Sept. 29 Fallen Stag Tourney

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Fallen Stag Tourney

CALL TO ARMS!
As the fall winds start to blow and the leaves of the trees begin to collect on the ground this time of year, the hunt begins to prepare for the winter.  As is our tradition, the Shire of Care Adamant hunts for their new Shire Champion.

This event rounds out a Weekend of Free Events in the Shire, preceded by the Benedicta Vita Arma at Greenbank Mills in Wilmington, DE.

Come, all ye armored fighters, show your skills at arms and fending in the Ninth Annual Tournament of the Fallen Stag in the Shire of Caer Adamant on Sunday, September 29th in Newark, Delaware.  Gather your weapons and arrive prepared to fight in a Bear Pit style, timed, 90-minute points tournament for official bragging rights!  The tournament will be divided into two 45-minute periods with a short break in between.

WHEN
Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

WHERE
Glasgow Regional Park, 2275 Pulaski Hwy, Pavilion #4, Newark, DE 19702.  The site, a public park, is very dry.  Restrooms, located in the pavilion, will be open.

SPECTATORS
All are welcome and encouraged to watch the chivalrous efforts of the combatants and the wearing of pre-17th century garb is encouraged.  The Shire will have its Gold Key (period clothing that can be borrowed, free of charge, for the day) on hand and available for those who wish to take advantage of it.  Remember to bring your favorite seat!

REGISTRATION FEES
Continuing Shire tradition, this event is free.  (Entry to the tournament is gained by the donation of one bag of unexpired, nonperishable food items.)

POTLUCK DAYBOARD (there is no feast)
All are invited to contribute to and partake of the Potluck Dayboard. Water and bread will be provided by the Shire.

See full listing on EK website.

Sept. 28 Benedicta Vita Arma

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Benedicta Vita Arma (Blessed The Life In Harness)

Put on your finest court garb and join us for a day of pomp and pageantry!  The day will begin with the ‘Gallery of Inspiration’, where combatants will select their champion based on heraldic display.  This will be followed by a formal tournament and deed of arms.  All combatants will be required to meet armor standards.  Your kit should also fully represent your persona and time period; no modern materials may be visible.

WHEN
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm

WHERE
Greenbank Mills and Phillips Farm, 500 Greenbank Road, Wilmington, DE 19808.  There’s plenty of free, on-site parking. Valet service is available, if needed.

REGISTRATION FEES
This is a free event, although Donations are highly encouraged.  Pre-registration closes September 21, 2019.

FEAST
Feast fee is $5.00 and is limited to the first 30 reservations.  This will be a high court feast. Wear your best Garb, bring your best table setting.  Feast pre-registration closes September 14, 2019.

See full listing on the EK website.

Thrown Weapons Practice!

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Greetings!  Honorable Lord Mikael Melrakki McCue is going to begin holding thrown weapons practice on certain Sunday mornings starting Sept. 22!

Thrown weapons practices are open to anyone ages 5 and up.  Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.  Instruction may be given.

SCHEDULE
Honorable Lord Mikael will be hosting these from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on the Sundays the Barony of Buckland Cross is not holding practice:

  • September 22, 29
  • October 6, 20
  • November 3, 17
  • After will depend on weather and attendance.

WHERE
The home of Honorable Lord Mikael, 320 North Avenue, Secane PA 19018.  (However, depending on the app being used, the address may be shown in Upper Darby, Clifton Heights, Morton or Springfield.  Also, traveling down North Avenue from Baltimore Pike, the house numbers suddenly drop from the 1000s to the 300s.)  There is plenty of free, on-site parking behind the house, just follow the driveway around.

FOOTWEAR
Although not required, closed toe shoes are strongly recommended.

LOANER EQUIPMENT
Plenty of loaner equipment will be available.  Note:  If you borrow axes with wooden handles and stick an axe in the target, do not throw any more weapons until the stuck axe has been removed.  If you do and irreparably damage a handle, you will be asked to pay for a new handle.  (There is no charge for a broken handle on a throw at an empty target.  If that happens it’s usually the handles fault.)  Because hitting one axe with another is an avoidable situation that is when you will be asked to provide compensation.  Of course, what you do with your own equipment is your decision.

UPDATES & CANCELLATIONS
As life and weather are always happening, be sure to check our Calendar and / or Facebook page for activity updates (for purpose, date, time or location changes) and cancellations.

Sept. 22 – Demo & Fighter Practice (A&S Welcome!)

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The Shire of Caer Adamant has been invited by the Town of Whitehall and Revelation Beer Garden to hold a demo in their common area. Fighters, fencers, arts and sciences all welcome for this fun day of doing what we love best!

WHEN
Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

WHERE
Hosted by Magnus Wolfhunte (Mark Schroy) and Lady Motte (Ellie Wood) at Mark’s home located at 514 Wheelmen Street, Middletown, DE 19709.

SCHEDULE
1:00 This “start time” allows for arrival, set up, and general fooling around.
3:00 The demo is set for a “soft start”.

A&S DISPLAYS & DEMOS
All welcome (please bring any table and chair you might need).

LUNCH
Bring your own lunch as well as snacks and drinks.

POTLUCK DINNER
Please bring something to share (and your ingredient list).

Our Shire Facebook page is the best resource for up-to-the-minute information (including who is bringing what to the potluck).

Sept 15 Southern Region Scribal Work Day!

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Hello Sparkly Scribes!  Following the success of similar work days up north, Lady Maryna is hosting a Southern Region work day with the goal of completing backlog scrolls (and/or scroll blanks) for the East Kingdom.

If you cannot come to the work day but are interested in wordsmithing ahead of the event, please contact Lady Maryna.

Let’s get some scrolls done!!!

WHEN
Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 12:00 – 8:00 pm.  Dress is modern (no garb please).

You do not have to commit to the entire time. The Caer Adamant business meeting will be taking place at the same location from 12:00 to 1:00 pm; and we will kick into work mode following that.

WHERE
Brandywine Town Community Center, 4050 Brandywine Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19803. Google Maps. The Community Center is located in the Brandywine Town Center campus (1000 Brandywine Pkwy off Concord Pike) and is the round building with the blueish roof situated across the lake from the Red Robin Restaurant.

WHAT TO BRING
This is NOT a workshop as there will not be any formal teaching.  However, scribes of all skill levels are welcome to join in and help.  Loaner equipment will be available.

Bring your scribal kit and supplies, including any reference books/materials you may need or want to share. Water will be provided.

Feel free to bring non-messy snacks to share (nothing that requires power/heat, please). We may go out for dinner somewhere nearby depending on interest.

Feel free to invite anyone who might be interested!

QUESTIONS?
Contact Lady Maryna Borowska (Blueberry Emily Keller) on Facebook or by email to 244887@members.eastkingdom.org.

Sept. 15th Shire Meeting

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ALL are welcome to attend and participate!  Dress is modern (no garb please).

WHEN
Sunday, September 15, 2019, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

WHERE
Brandywine Town Community Center, 4050 Brandywine Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19803. Google Maps. The Community Center is located in the Brandywine Town Center campus (1000 Brandywine Pkwy off Concord Pike) and is the round building with the blueish roof situated across the lake from the Red Robin Restaurant.

SOCIAL (before, at 11:00 am)
If you can, join us for a quick lunch BEFORE to socialize over food before the meeting at the Brandywine Town Center Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews (located across the water from the Community Center).  Our Shire Facebook page is the best resource for up-to-the-minute information.

CAN’T MAKE IT IN PERSON?
Join online via Google Meet (check our Shire Facebook page for the event link)

MEETING NOTES
Located on Caer Adamant/Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal (Thorson) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or text to (302) 722-5982.

Sept 14 Garb Workshop!

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Greetings!  Folks looking for assistance (or just want company while) making some fancy garb for the Shire’s Benedicta Vita Arma and other events are meeting up to get that done!  Dress is modern.

WHEN
Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.

WHERE
The home of Buffy and Terry Gerald, 21 Egret Lane, Camden-Wyoming, DE 19934.  There are dogs, so do the needful before arriving.  Their home is on the corner and the driveway is accessed from Putter Way.  There is also plenty of free, on-street parking.

GARB WORKSHOP
Bring your garb concept, which might be a picture, sketch or idea … and your pre-washed fabric; pattern, if you’re using one; sewing machine; scissors, pins, needle and thread; trim, beads or cord … and any other tool or resource you might need to start working on or to make progress on your fancy garb!

There is plenty of table space to set up your sewing machine as well as tables for cutting, chairs to sit in and 2 irons and ironing boards to use.

POTLUCK LUNCHEON
There will be a potluck luncheon, so please bring a snack to share if you can.

Sept 3 A&S Pennsic Handout / Plan Next Year

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Greetings!  Join us for this monthly, informal gathering where we work on A & S projects together.  Come with your own project or learn something new!  Dress is modern.

WHEN
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

WHERE
The home of Baroness Hedewigis, 1604 Old Wilmington Road, Hockessin, DE 19707.

SHARE YOUR PENNSIC HANDOUTS
If you took a great class at Pennsic and would like to share the information – bring your handouts.

PLANNING A&S WORKSHOPS FOR NEXT YEAR
Also, we will be planning A&S workshops for next year.
Want to teach a class? Let us know.
Want to see a class taught? Let us know and we will see if we have a teacher.
Bring your ideas!

CAN’T MAKE IT TO THIS GATHERING?
If you cannot make it – please contact Lady Kateline Hicch (Terri Hitch).  She can be reached on FB or at depn-moas@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org.

EVERY MONTH
Baroness Hedewigis hosts an A&S Night on the first Tuesday of every month starting at 7:00 pm.  Contact Baroness Hedewigis 302-239-9787 if you have trouble getting to her home, which is a red barn.  Carpooling to the site is highly encouraged.

July 21 Shire Meeting

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EVERYONE is welcome!  Dress is modern (no garb please).

WHEN
Sunday, July 21, 2019, 1:30-2:30 PM

WHERE
Kent County Public Library, 497 S. Red Haven Lane, Dover, DE 19901.

SOCIAL (before)
We may gather to socialize over food before the meeting (maybe at the Flavor of India about noon?).  Our Shire Facebook page is the best resource for up-to-the-minute information.

CAN’T MAKE IT IN PERSON?
Join online via Google Meet (check the Shire Facebook event day of for the link)

MEETING NOTES
Located on Caer Adamant/Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal (Thorson) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or text to (302) 722-5982.

July 2 A&S Night Bookbinding

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Greetings!  Join us for this monthly, informal gathering where we work on A & S projects together.  Come with your own project or learn something new!  Dress is modern.

WHEN
Tuesday, July 2, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

WHERE
The home of Baroness Hedewigis, 1604 Old Wilmington Road, Hockessin, DE 19707.

A few of the books made during A&S Bookbinding workshop.
A few of the awesome books made during A&S Bookbinding workshop!

BOOKLET WORKSHOP
All are welcome!  Come learn basic bookbinding skills from Baroness Mari and make yourself a small booklet that you can use for class notes while you’re at Pennsic War (or any other event where you take classes).

Want to make a book at home? Download the tutorial on making a soft-covered Coptic Book (a handout from a class taught during a past Pennsic War).

Making-a-Soft-Covered-Coptic-BookDownload

WHAT TO BRING
Two options:

1) Learn the basics using a less expensive paper and cardboard booklet ($2 material fee), or

2) Make a small leather book ($12 material fee).  This book takes a bit of time and so your book may not be complete before the end of the workshop.

Note on Tools:  Neither of the material fees include the tools you need make a book.  While we’ll have a few tools to share, you might want to look into purchasing your own tools.  We suggest something like this 15 Piece Bookbinding Starter Tools Kit available from Amazon and other suppliers.

EVERY MONTH
Baroness Hedewigis hosts an A&S Night on the first Tuesday of every month starting at 7:00 pm.  Contact Baroness Hedewigis 302-239-9787 if you have trouble getting to her home, which is a red barn.  Carpooling to the site is highly encouraged.

June 16 Father’s Day Fighter Practice BBQ & Potluck Social

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WHEN
Sunday, June 16, 2019 from 12:00-noon to 4:00 pm (Shire meeting will take place just BEFORE this fighter practice, beginning at 11:00 am).

WHERE
Glasgow Regional Park, 2275 Pulaski Hwy, Pavilion #3, Newark, DE 19702.  The site, a public park, is dry.  Restrooms, located in the pavilion, will be open.

SHIRE MEETING & FIGHTER PRACTICE
We like to cram a whole bunch of fun into our days!

–Shire for a fun-filled Father’s Day Fighter Practice!  We’ll bring the burgers and hot dogs, you bring yourself and something to share!

Fighters and families welcome!  Help Daddio Mini-Mags get the most out of his Special Day with his unruly “kids”.  Food will be ready approximately around noon.  

–The monthly Shire Business Meeting takes place at 11 am, fighting happens whenever people remember to put their armor on.

POTLUCK SOCIAL
Let us know what you’re going to contribute to the Potluck Social… see what everyone else in bringing… get updates on the Shire Facebook event.

June 16 Shire Meeting

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EVERYONE is welcome!  Dress is modern (no garb please).

WHEN
Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 11:00 am.

WHERE
Glasgow Regional Park, 2275 Pulaski Hwy, Pavilion #3, Newark, DE 19702.  The site, a public park, is dry.  Restrooms, located in the pavilion, will be open.

CAN’T MAKE IT IN PERSON?
Join online via Google Meet (check the Shire Facebook event day of for the link)

MEETING NOTES
Find on Caer Adamant/Shire Business.

QUESTIONS
Contact Seneschal (Thorson) by email to seneschal@caer-adamant.eastkingdom.org or text to (302) 722-5982.

June 9 A&S South – Tunics & Trousers Workshop

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Greetings!  Join us for this informal gathering where we work on A & S projects together.  Come with your own project or learn something new!  Dress is modern.

WHEN
Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 12:00-noon to 9:00 pm.

WHERE
The home of Lady Laurena Mouchot, 204 Autumn Terrace, Magnolia, DE 19962.  There are dogs and cats, so do the needful before arriving.  Plenty of free, on-street parking available. If you need help with directions, text Lady Laurena at (302) 399-7183.

TUNICS & TROUSERS
Join us for a simple tunic and trouser making workshop for “new to sewing” people. BTW ladies, if you make a tunic longer you have a quick and easy dress.

WHAT TO BRING
At least 3 yards of pre-washed fabric for a tunic and the same for a pair of pants (add 1 more yard for each, if you are tall).

PLUS, we’ll talk about ways to make them more interesting, like block printing, trim and more.  These simple treatments can really take your Tunics and Trousers up a notch and don’t cost much of anything at all.

June 2 Armor Making & Repair Fighter Practice!

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WHEN
Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

WHERE
Hosted by Magnus Wolfhunte (Mark Schroy) and Lady Mott (Ellie Wood) at Mark’s home:  514 Wheelmen St., Middletown, DE 19709.

ARMOR MAKING & REPAIR
Our normal weekly fighter practice is getting a “tricked-out” upgrade! We’ll be convening at our most-noble Knight Marshal’s sweet chateau to cut pickle barrel, bang rivets, offer advice, consultation, and maybe some good-natured teasing for the area’s fighters as we build and improve our armor. Unsure what to do with a piece? We can rebuild it. We have the technology. We can make it better, stronger, faster!

Don’t need to repair or build anything? Come out anyway! Practice WILL be held in a nearby field. We might knock a few rivets loose for you while we’re at it!

BRING
Bring canopies or day shades for the park. There are no trees or shade in this new neighborhood development at this point. It’ll be a good primer for fighting at Pennsic!

POTLUCK BBQ
Let us know what you’ll bring to the BBQ… see what everyone else in bringing… see who is going and get updates on the Shire Facebook event.

June 4 A&S Drink Concentrates

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Greetings!  Join us for this monthly, informal gathering where we work on A & S projects together.  Come with your own project or learn something new!  Dress is modern.

WHEN
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

WHERE
The home of Baroness Hedewigis, 1604 Old Wilmington Road, Hockessin, DE 19707.

DRINK CONCENTRATES
All are welcome!  Lord Karl and Baron Mael Eoin will be teaching us how to make some simple syrups to add to our water for natural flavoring.

HOW TO HIDE YOUR MODERN EQUIPMENT!
There will also be a roundtable discussion on ways to make modern camping equipment look less glaringly modern if you are interested in creating a more period looking encampment.

EVERY MONTH
Baroness Hedewigis hosts an A&S Night on the first Tuesday of every month starting at 7:00 pm.  Contact Baroness Hedewigis 302-239-9787 if you have trouble getting to her home, which is a red barn.  Carpooling to the site is highly encouraged.

Containers of Lemon and Pomegranate Sekanjabin
Lemon and Pomegranate Sekanjabin

Workshop Handouts

Cariadocs-Miscellany-DrinksDownload
Sekanjabin-Cariadocs-MiscellanyDownload