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The Steppes Letter
Greetings unto this wonderful Barony,
Steppes Warlord has once again come and gone.
As you read this, we are still recuperating from a wonderful, exciting,
crazy, hot, event.
Aurelia and Astrid did a wonderful job, with limited manpower and
multiple unexpected changes. The number of events that happened
were one for the record books.
This was a magical Warlord for us serving as Baron and
Baroness. Courts were filled with laughter and tears. The crowds were
large and the fighting grand. We have said goodbye to our 2018
champions and welcomed new ones. We hope that we will be able to
show all our champions, throughout the year, how appreciative we are
to have them standing with us at events.
Now let’s repeat it next year!
The silk banner class held in May was amazing! Thank you Dona
Rex. The banners made turned out fantastic! Our barony has such
great talent!
Steppes will conclude another Newcomers Academy this month. It is
wonderful to have so new additions to our Barony.
Come be a part of the future fun!
Peter and Sarah
Missive From Our Oaken Excellencies
Inside this issue:
Missive from our
Excellencies
2
Words from our
Seneschal
3
Words from our
Officers
4-10
Words from
Glaslyn
10
Words for our
Newcomers
11
Words from our
Guilds
12
Words from our
Non-Guilds
13
Da’ud Bob
Movie Review
14
Event Report &
Warlord Report
15-17
Calendar 18-19
Opportunities 20-21
Offices Openings/
Event Bids
21
Social Media 22
Steppes Artisan 23
Disclaimer and
Credits
24
Official Newsletter of the Barony of the Steppes
The Steppes Letter JUNE 2019
Baron Peter Rhys Connor
Baroness Sarah Fynn Connor
Words from our Seneschal
Greetings unto the Great Barony of the Steppes
As I type this article my mind is racing with all of the things I still need
to accomplish prior to attending Steppes Warlord this weekend. My
mundane life has been somewhat overwhelming of late and I look
forward to this great event to re-immerse myself in the current middle
ages. As you read this article, the event will be in the past and I know
that all of the work and preparation by so many of you will have helped
to rejuvenate me. I’m betting we had a great weekend filled with
accomplishment, fun and camaraderie. It just happens that way.
So, we’ve done the big event. Now what? Check your kingdom calendar
and you’ll find something every weekend in June ending the month with
Steppes Artisan, which, just as the name implies, is where our great
Barony’s next Champion Artisan will be selected. Enter the competition
or just come out to see some amazing works.
If you are new to the SCA or to The Steppes, we want you to be
comfortable and feel at home with us. Ask questions and we’ll answer
them or help you find the answers. We were all new at some point and
learned from those that were here before us. There are many, many
things to do in the SCA so just follow your heart and find the ones that
speak to you. And for all of us, both new and more experienced alike,
DON’T FORGET TO HAVE FUN!!
We are a Mighty Oakwood,
We are a Barony,
We are a Family,
WE ARE STEPPES!
Yours In Service,
Ld. William Swindell
Seneschal, Barony of the Steppes
Seneschal
Lord William Swindell
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Words from our Officers - Herald
Herald
Duncan Hepburn
Greetings to the populace of the Steppes, Glaslyn, and associated lands!
This month we had our third Heraldic Hangout (working name is Steppes
Community College of Heralds). Six people were in attendance. We had a
guest speaker, Mistress Emma de Fetherstan of Mooneschadowe, former Star
Principal Herald and former Wreath Sovereign at Arms, who met us via
webcam, and taught us all about heraldic commentary.
Regarding the Heraldic Hangout, it has been very well received and attended,
but unfortunately I am going to have to put it on hiatus for at least the next
three months, as I will be going to school at night for at least that long.
Hopefully we can resume in the fall.
By the time you read this, Warlord will have just passed. A reminder that a lot
of heraldic activity happens at events. There is list heraldry, camp heraldry,
consultation / submission heraldry, and court heraldry. Thanks to the classes
taught by HL Ivo and Mistress Emma, several members of our populace have
been given the skills needed to jump in there.
For all of those that helped to make Warlord a success, you have my
gratitude. Everyone who heralded the lists or camp or hall, your voices made
the event better for everyone. For those who assisted Master Tostig at the
consultation table, you also have my thanks.
I also want to put a bug in your ear. I’m well past the halfway point of my
tenure in this office, and I’ll need a replacement early next year. If you are
interested in what the office entails, please contact me.
Finally, I'd like to mention that if any are interested in learning about heraldry
and/or being a deputy, please let me know. No experience is necessary, just
an enthusiasm for things heraldic. If anyone has any questions about
registering your identity with the College of Heralds, protocols for heralding
court, heraldic display, or the like please contact me or one of my awesome
deputies.
In service,
Duncan Hepburn
Oakenwald Pursuivant
THE STEPPES LETTER
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Words from our Officers - Rapier Marshal
Unto the Barony of the Steppes doth Abd al-Mahdi Jamal ibn Hakim, Rapier Marshal
of the Steppes sends greeting,
Springtime continues to bless our fair barony, along with its somewhat capricious
weather. While the facilities of Heights Park is very accommodating, the same cannot
be said for those thunderstorms that far too often wash away our opportunities to
play. Thankfully we’re able to keep everyone informed when practice is being
cancelled. If you’re considering attending practice but not all that certain about
whether it’s being held, be sure to check the baronial Facebook pages as well as the
baronial email list. Decisions on practice will be posted no later than 5 p.m. on the
day of scheduled practice.
Two rapier practices were held over the last month, and attendance is holding steady,
with seven to ten participants at these sessions. Besides our regular participants, we’re
welcoming a few new fighters who are arriving with previous experience in similar
fighting arts. Their knowledge and enthusiasm is appreciated.
I’m appreciative of the efforts of Ld. Llewelyn Brydydd Mir, who as my deputy
continues to help improve himself and others at rapier practice, helping with armor
and weapons inspection as well as helping to train fighters. Bear in mind, however,
that I could still use even more help. If you are interested in learning the ins-and-outs
and responsibilities of helping others to practice rapier combat, please feel free to
contact me face-to-face or electronically at [email protected].
The spring tourney season is now in full swing. The White Scarf Ruby Anniversary
provided the chance for many in the Legion of Swashbucklers to recall the beginning
of rapier combat in the SCA. (Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the event, as I
presently hold the title of Namron’s rapier champion and Beltane was scheduled
opposite of Ruby Anniversary.) Congratulations to Ld. Llewelyn Brydydd Mir, who
now holds the title of the rapier champion of our canton of Glaslyn. If you should
have the time, feel free to ask him how he won...he’s sure to let you know. Here’s
hoping that you were able to attend the greatness that was our latest Queen’s
Champion Tournament. There were so many great examples of prowess and chivalry
demonstrated that day.
Hopefully, many of our fighters will be prepare for the rigors of the Steppes
Champion list, held on the Sunday of Steppes Warlord. My next report should be
filled with recollections of what took place that day.
Thanks again to all who continue to support rapier combat in the Barony.
In service to the Barony of the Steppes and the Dream,
Master Abd al-Mahdi Jamal ibn Hakim
Steppes Rapier Marshal
Rapier Marshal
Master Abd al-Mahdi Jamal ibn Hakim
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Greetings from your friendly neighborhood knights marshal!
We are back in warmer weather, and headcounts are starting to come back up.
I’ve had some success getting members of the chivalry to come teach classes.
Many thanks to those that have stepped up and taught. We are entering
tournament season and we are spending a lot of time on one on ones. I am in
the process of trying to get a monthly armor workshop together over at makers
space. If you are interested in helping out, please let me know.
As I enter my second year in office, I am looking to the future, so I am trying
to identify some deputies. If you are interested let me know. You do not have
to be a fighter to be a marshal.
Ld. Caradoc Cadwgan Douglas
Knights Marshal
Words from our Officers - Chivalry Marshal
Chivalry Marshal
Ld. Caradoc Cadwgan Douglas
Greetings Steppes!
May was the month for archery! We had 11 archers at the 1st Sunday practice and 12
at the 3rd Sunday practice. Add to that the multiple shoots at Warlord and Steppes is
apparently the place to be for archery!
Reminders for archery practice: everyone should check-in at the range office when
you arrive so they can get a head count, and anyone that has not signed a waiver with
the facility during a previous practice must do so.
Practices are each 1st and 3rd Sunday at 601 Gross Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149 from
2p.m. until ~5p.m.
Loaner bows and arrows are available. A chair to sit in and water to drink are
recommended.
YIS,
Aibinn ingen Eremon
Words from Our Officers - Archery Marshal
Archery Marshal
Lady Aibinn ingen Eremon
THE STEPPES LETTER
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Words from our Officers - Minister of Arts and Sciences
Greetings to all the gentle people of Steppes and Glaslyn.
What a busy month we had! We did preparations for Warlord at our
regular A&S meeting, we had an awesome Silk banner class taught by
Doña Rix and so many more activities this month! If you were not
able to come, hopefully you will join us next month.
I hope that everyone enjoyed the Artisans' enclave at Warlord, thanks
to Johanna for taking charge again this year.
For our next A&S meeting, I'm planning a weaving workshop. Bring
your looms, bring your questions and we can work on them together.
If there is interest, I can make a re run of my brocade class.
Also, this month is Steppes Artisan! Come and enjoy the best A&S our
barony has to offer, and meet the wonderful people behind all that
creativity. More details are on the kingdom calendar and on the
Facebook event.
In Service,
Lady Sofia Speranza
(MKA Francisca Moreno)
Minister of Arts and Sciences, Barony of the Steppes
MOAS
Lady Sofia Speranza
Greetings Steppes!
We had quite a few checks written in April in preparation for
Warlord. As a result, the Steppes ended the month with $24,216.14 in
our account. I expect this to tick up for May, as Warlord is our biggest
event of the year and this year it was an extra busy event!
The Steppes is still looking for a new Quartermaster. The main duties
are to organize the loaning and returning of Steppes inventory
items. Let me know if you'd like to help out; our storage unit is in Carrollton right off the PGBT.
Unfortunately I have not heard a confirmation from Kingdom regarding our next Exchequer yet,
but look for that information soon!
In Service,
Cristiana d'Avranches
Words from Our Officers - Exchequer
Exchequer
Lady Cristiana d’Avranches
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My word, everyone has been so generous in sending in garb for the
loaner boxes. At this point I believe all we really need is men's t-
tunics. We do have a box of fabric that can be used, if someone is
willing to sew them. I have so much on my plate at this time, that I
don't believe I'll be able to sew for several months. We will eventually
have a sewing day at my home (later in the summer) so please be
watching for the announcement. In the meantime, thank you all!
In Service,
Lady Johanna Jakobsdottir
Hospitaler Barony of The Steppes
Words from our Officers - Hospitaler
Hospitaler
Johanna Jakobsdӧttir
THE STEPPES LETTER
Page 9 THE STEPPES LETTER
We always welcome youth fighters to our practice! It is in the same
location as chivalric and rapier if you want to join us. We are in need of
more youth marshals at practice so that we can start building our youth
fighter contingent to even greater numbers!
Please contact the hospitaler to get in touch with me if you can help or
if you have any questions.
YIS
Words from our Officers - Youth Marshal
Youth Marshal
HL Alexandra Notte-Claire
Greetings Steppes!
Warlord was an amazing event, made so by YOU, the hosting populous
of the Steppes! Please send me stories and photos to share in the next
newsletter so that those who were unable to attend can still experience
a little of the magic of the weekend. You can even use the handy-dandy
event report form on page 15! Photo and content creator release forms
can be found here: https://www.sca.org/docs/pdf/ReleaseModel.pdf
and here: https://www.sca.org/docs/pdf/ReleaseCreative.pdf
respectively.
An audio version of The Steppes Letter is gaining traction with the
main ideas being a Steppes Letter podcast, Steppes Letter YouTube
channel, or an audio file uploaded to either Google Drive or another
hosting service. If you have interest in helping get this off the ground,
perhaps with sound equipment, tech savviness, or willingness to be a
reader, please email me and let me know! Thank you to the members of
the populous who have come forward and volunteered to read for this
endeavor!
As always, a friendly reminder that any new content for the newsletter
must be submitted by the 15th of the month and any regular content by
the 20th of the month.
In Service,
Lord Wladyslaw Nyílas
Chronicler
Wladyslaw Nyílas
Words from our Officers - Chronicler
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Greetings to the Barony of the Steppes!
Greetings again, Steppes! The website project slowly continues, and in
the meantime the current one is available and kept up to date as always!
I had a great time seeing everyone at Warlord, but if you missed me and
had a question about the website, feel free to contact me by email.
Yours in service,
Hákon the Blacksmith
Words from Our Officers - Webminister
Webminister
Hakon the Blacksmith?
Greetings, Glaslyn!
We will continue to have fighter practices as long as the weather is
cooperative. Hope to see y'all out there!
IS,
Lady Alhdryð Ceorlstrange
Words from the Canton of Glaslyn
Seneschal of Glaslyn
Lady Alhdryð Ceorlestrange
THE STEPPES LETTER
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Words for our Newcomers
The second session of the Steppes Newcomers Academy is coming to an end. There is just
one more class left, but don't worry if you missed any of the classes. The program will be
starting up its third session July!
Class VI: How to get more Involved will take place Wednesday June 5th.
Classes are held in the Party Room at Fuddruckers located at 4520 Frankford Rd, Dallas, TX
75287 (DNT & Frankford Rd). Class starts at 7pm if you plan to eat please arrive early to get
food so class can start on time.
Below is a list of the third session class dates and subjects:
June 5th - Class VI: How to get more involved
July 3rd - Class I: Intro to the SCA
Aug 7th – Class II: Persona and Heraldry
Sept 4th – Class III: Costuming
Oct 2nd – Class IV: Courtly Graces
Nov 6th– Class V: Eventing and Camping
Dec 4th– Class VI: How to get more Involved.
Any and all are welcome to join us. Hope to see you there.
In service,
Astrid Flokadottir
Steppes Newcomer’s Academy
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The Steppes Bowyer and Fletchers Guild is the oldest archery guild within Ansteorra
that we know of surviving even the later established now defunct kingdom's
archery guild. The Guild exists to share knowledge between members and instruct
others how to accomplish all the projects, skills, and items required to round out
personal kits for our SCA archery community. We have recently included thrown
weapons and siege weapons to our instructional activities since the kingdom has
combined all airborne missile activities together.
Guild meetings are a bit sporadic at the moment but ideally we will meet on the
last Friday of the month at a guild members’ home. If you want to know when the
next meeting is, please contact either HL Ironwyrm or the archery marshal who will
then put you in contact with him. [email protected]
Steppes
Bowyer and
Fletchers
Guild
Guild Announcements
THE STEPPES LETTER
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Greetings Steppes,
SLAB is still chugging along. There has been a lot of interest in mead-making lately.
There was a baronial brewing competition at Warlord that was hosted by SLAB. A
great many samples were entered for judging, but one reigned supreme in the
tasting. Percival Beaumont won the day with his Hibiscus Cinnamon Cordial!
Other entries in the cordial group were Chocolate Covered Cherry, Lemoncello,
Medicinal Herb, Orange Spice, and Pomegranate Ginger. Several meads made an
appearance in the form of Angry Mead, Berry Kiwi Rush, Caelin’s Mead, Digby’s
Great, Peach Cobbler, Peach Melomel, Persian Mead, Persian Spice, Sweet Mead,
Viking Blood, and Young’s Traditional Mead. In the miscellaneous category there
was a hypicrass, a Fuji Apple Cyser, and two red wines.
Currently no meetings are planned, but keep an eye out here each month for more
details. Also join the Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/
groups/904474829584183/?ref=share
Steppes
Music and
Vocal
non - Guild
Steppes
Loose
Association
of Brewers
(SLAB)
Greetings,
As is usual in Spring, there are a lot of events and religious holidays coming up, so the
planned meetings of the music guild will, by necessity, have to be flexible. We plan on
meeting and practicing on the following dates.
6/9 - 2 - 4 pm at Esme's house. Pm me for address.
6/13 - 16th KWDMS
6/25 - 7 - 9 pm at Steppes Fighter Practice or Esmé's house depending on weather.
6/29 - Steppes Artisan in Sherman (event information to follow)
7/23 - 7 pm at Esme's and Sean's house in Richardson
8/10 - 1 pm til 7pm, music, singing, and bbq grilling at Llywelyn and Xene's house.
8/31 - Braggart's War at Camp Sid Richardson
9/15 - 2 pm Esme's and Sean's house in Richardson (tentatively)9
/19-22th - 40th Ansteorran Anniversary
Llywelyn and I will also be a Knowne World Dance and Music Symposium June 13 -16 in
College Station. I'm sure we will have and be attending several classes for
vocal, instrumental, and mixed consorts. For more information, email us at
[email protected] See you there!
Mistress Xene Theriane
Master Llywelyn Gruffydd
Non-Guild Announcements
THE STEPPES LETTER
Curse of the Dragon Slayer
Is it just me, or do you, too, find it perhaps the sign of a questionable movie when you see it
first with a specific title, but when you go searching for it (say, on some website like IMDb)
to get more background information, you find it also has a number of other titles? As if it
wasn’t already enough that the title I saw it under was confusingly close to the title of
another movie which I had already reviewed for you. Not to mention the fact that the lead
actor in each of those two movies was the same guy. But I did do the background checking,
and found all of the alternate titles, and discovered that, despite the confusion it was
causing, I had not, in fact, already reviewed this movie, despite the confusingly close title
and lead actor. And so it was that I finally grabbed a big ol’ handful of M&Ms and a Dr
Pepper (down here in Lonestarrora we know that there is no period in “Dr Pepper”), sat
myself down in big ol’ La-Z-Bubba recliner, and hit “Play” on the remote control. And thus it is that this month, Da’ud Bob
reviews for you not 2011's Dawn of the Dragon Slayer starring Richard McWilliams (which I reviewed previously), but a
movie made in 2013 and starring Richard McWilliams and variously titled: SAGA - Curse of the Shadow; Rise of the Shadow
Warrior; SAGA: Curse of the Shadow; SAGA: The Shadow Cabal; Dragon Lore: Curse of the Shadow; and finally, the title
under which I found it, Curse of the Dragon Slayer.
Starring, as I noted above, Richard McWilliams as Keltus the Wanderer, Danielle Chuchran as the elvish bounty hunter
Nemyt Akaia, Paul D. Hunt as the orc chieftain Kullimon the Black, James C. Morris as Gyarmuck, Eve Mauro as Tarsa, Kyle
Paul as Mulgrut, James Gaisford as Kethku, Bailee MyKell Cowperthwaite as the Prophetess, Nichelle Aiden as Delorus the
Mermaid, Clare Niederpruem as Mulva the Mermaid, Christel Edwards as Gipple the Mermaid, and Adam Abram as Fangtor
Bloodmoon, the synopsis of the underlying plot was “A secret cabal, The Shadow, works to bring about the return of Goth
Azul - the Undead God - in the rich world of SAGA, populated by elves, orcs, dwarves and dragons.” It’s all a lot more
complicated than that, of course, as human Keltus, elf Nemyt, and orc Kullimon have to team up to fight against
overwhelming odds and each other to try to prevent the return of Goth Azul from the underworld.
Good points: Some of the pieces of armor. The dark rider’s horse. Keltus’ chain mail. The CGI god of the dead Goth Azul
(who looks like a giant Krampus, only with wings).
Bad points: Nemyt telegraphs her spins in the fight choreography. The orc language sounds a lot like Star Trek’s Klingon.
Much of the armor. The bunny fur wrapped sword hilt. A fair bit of the dialogue is sometimes overly simplistic and out of
character for the person speaking it (e.g., “I believe in you now”). There are a lot of clichés in the script (“So we meet again
for the last time,” which I think I heard before in Mel Brooks’ Spaceballs). The plot has too many different things included in
it that really don’t add anything to moving the story along. (The mermaids, for example. Why are they even in there?)
Zero breasts. Three gallons of blood. 51 dead bodies. Arbalest fu. Crossbow fu. Sword fu. Flanged mace fu. Axe fu.
Blunderbuss fu. Arrow fu. Pistol fu. Grenade fu. Chain fu. Billy club fu. Giant water snake fu. Kung fu. Whip fu. Poleaxe fu.
Screech fu. (No, really!) Dagger fu. Net fu. Fireball fu. Heads roll. Hand rolls. Elf rolls. Gratuitous beheading. Gratuitous
humming. Gratuitous head ripping. Gratuitous drumming. Gratuitous heart ripping. Gratuitous singing. Gratuitous
mermaids. Gratuitous hoist with his own petard. Gratuitous bleeding stone. Gratuitous slo-mo. An 83 on the Vomit Meter.
1½ stars. Da’ud Bob says, “It would have been nice if they could have decided on a single title before they released this film.
Check it out!”
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Da’ud Bob Movie Review THE STEPPES LETTER
Page 15 THE STEPPES LETTER
In order to get a better idea of how people feel about and/or participate in various events and meetings the group and
kingdom hold, here is a form to review said events and meetings! If enough reports are submitted to me following an
event, I (your Chronicler) will use them to garner enough information to write up a small blurb about the event. Then
the populous can read about all the fun they missed! You may answer as many or as few questions as you are
comfortable with. Any information in the article will be strictly confidential and no names will be used without
permission (as per SCA guidelines!). If you wish for your review to be published directly or are willing to allow it to be
quoted in the write-up, please fill out a release form, located here: https://www.sca.org/docs/pdf/ReleaseCreative.pdf
Email completed forms to: [email protected]
A name is required only if you want credit given for your article or are willing to allow direct quotation of said report.
Your name:___________________________
Name and Date of Event:_________________________
1. What was the most interesting thing to happen on the way to/from event?
2. What was your first impression of the event?
3. What was the most interesting thing at the event and why?
4. Would you consider the event worth your time, travel, and money?
5. What was the best unexpected occurrence of the event?
6. What was the funniest thing you saw at the event?
7. Altogether, how much did you spend on the event?
8. How did the event help you experience the SCA or medieval lifestyle?
9. Was the event educational for you and in what way?
10. Describe the garb you wore (was it a "theme" event?)
11. What was your overall impression of the event?
12. What would you have done differently if you had been in charge of the event?
13. How did you contribute to the atmosphere or authenticity of the event?
14. Was royalty there? Which ones?
15. Who won the contests/tournaments?
16. What was served at feast, and what was *good* at feast?
17. What did somebody who didn't go *really* miss?
Event Report Form
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Your name: Wladyslaw Nyilas
Name and Date of Event: Steppes Warlord May 25-26 2019
1. What was the most interesting thing to happen on the way to/from event? I found a shortcut!
2. What was your first impression of the event? Whew, it’s hot out here!
3. What was the most interesting thing at the event and why? The brewing contest! I got to taste SO MANY
different types of beverages, and variations among those types.
4. Would you consider the event worth your time, travel, and money? It was so good I’d have spent more
time, traveled further, and spent more money had it been necessary.
5. What was the best unexpected occurrence of the event? Clauβ, “The Best Boy” getting his AOA!
6. What was the funniest thing you saw at the event? Tesla, my German Shepherd puppy, riding around in
the golf cart on security duty.
7. Altogether, how much did you spend on the event? $20 gas + $37 merchants + $30 food + $136 AC for
tent = $226 give or take.
8. How did the event help you experience the SCA or medieval lifestyle? The Hafla with dancing and
drumming was a most glorious Scadian experience that is not to be missed.
9. Was the event educational for you and in what way? I learned more about archery since I finally got to
watch an archery competition.
10. Describe the garb you wore (was it a "theme" event?) I wore a middle eastern tunic and sash with silk
pants on Saturday, and a linen shirt with light cotton pants on Sunday.
11. What was your overall impression of the event? Well-organized as usual, lots of comradery that I hadn’t
experienced as much before because I’ve made a lot of new friends over the past year.
12. What would you have done differently if you had been in charge of the event? Made sure cry heralds
were out and about so people outside would know when plans changed and/or things were finally planned.
13. How did you contribute to the atmosphere or authenticity of the event? Participated in drumming at the
Hafla.
14. Was royalty there? Which ones? Yes! Sultan Vladislav and Queen Margaret were both in attendance.
15. Who won the contests/tournaments? See the next page for a list of Warlord award recipients. In
addition, Duke Miguel won the Royal Blade tournament and HG Margarita took the prize for Royal
Huntsman.
16. What was served at feast, and what was *good* at feast? No official feast, but the hafla buffet was
superb! The spiced kumquats were hands-down the best thing on the table.
17. What did somebody who didn't go *really* miss? Family
Event Report Form
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Steppes Herald here with a brief rundown of local accolades and awards from this past weekend's Steppes
Warlord. Please note that this only includes recognition in the Baronial court. Many other wonderful things
happened in Royal court that are not listed here. This report is to the best of my recollection, so apologies to
anyone or any award I have missed.
Duke Jason Drysdale bested Duke Jean-Paul de Sens to become the 46th Steppes Warlord. Lady Valka
Flokadottir was named his Consort of Love and Beauty.
Don Alainn de la Rue defeated HL Jacques de St. Amour to become the Steppes Champion. Mistress Katerine
le Roux d'Anjou was named his Consort of Grace and Honor.
Solmundr mac an Ghabhann out-shot all comers to become the Steppes Archer.
With soothing words did Ceara inghean mhic an Ghabhann become the newest Steppes Bard.
Count Romanius Vesperianus is the new Knife, Axe, and Spear Champion.
Yllana MacEwen was amazing in her accuracy to be named Novice Archery Champion.
Hakon the Blacksmith was awarded his third Acorn... no really, actually he was made a Companion to the
Order of the Oak of the Steppes.
Duskin MacSneacha, Sidheag Sorcha, and Alys Roana FitzStevens were all given the Acorn of the Steppes for
service to the Barony.
Percival Beaumont won the SLAB brewing competition with a cordial delicacy of hibiscus and cinnamon.
Maria of the Steppes (plastic) and Aurora of Ansteorra (metal) for the Youth Rapier champions.
The youth armored combat champions were: Div 3 Jonathan of the steppes, Div 2 Dravin of Namron, and Div
1 James FitzGalen
With over 400 in attendance, I can say with confidence that everyone who attended was a winner of a
weekend with wonderful weather, cheerful conversations with good company, and witness to the Dream
alive and strong.
Warlord Award Recipients
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
26 27 28 29 30 31 Myrgenfeld
Collegium
1 Myrgenfeld
Collegium
2 Archery
Practice
Myrgenfeld
Collegium
3 Glaslyn
Practice
4 Chivalry
& Rapier
5 Newcomers’
Academy
6
7 Elfsea
Defender
8 Elfsea
Defender
War of the
Lilies & KW
Historical
Combat
9 Music
Practice
Elfsea
Defender
Lilies &
Combat
10 Glaslyn
Practice
Lilies &
Combat
11 Chivalry
& Rapier
Lilies &
Combat
12
Lilies &
Combat
13 A&S
Meeting
KW Music
& Dance
Symposium
Lilies &
Combat
14 KW Music
& Dance
Symposium
Lilies &
Combat
15
KW Music
& Dance
Symposium
Local Herald
Retreat
Lilies &
Combat
16 Archery
Practice
KW Music
& Dance
Symposium
Lilies &
Combat
17 Glaslyn
Practice
18 Chivalry
& Rapier
19
20 Business
Meeting
21 Meridies KW
Costume &
Fiber Arts
Symposium
22 Bonwicke
Artisan &
King’s
College
Bordermarch
Baronials
Costume
& Fiber
23 Costume
& Fiber
24 Glaslyn
Practice
25 Chivalry
& Rapier
Music
Practice
26
27 Scribal
Meeting
28 Academy of
Performing
Arts
29 Steppes
Artisan
Heraldic &
Scribal
Performing
Arts Academy
30
Performing
Arts Academy
1
2
3
4
5
6
June 2019
- Blue items are local events. - Italicized items are kingdom events. - Bold items are out of kingdom events.
Steppes Meetings
First and Third Sundays, 2 PM-5 PM – Archery Practice at 601 Gross Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149
Mondays @ 6 PM – Glaslyn Chivalry Practice at North Lakes Park 2001 W. Windsor Dr., Denton, TX
Tuesdays @ 7 PM – Rapier Practice at 801 N Floyd Rd, Richardson, TX 75080.
Tuesdays @ 7 PM – Chivalric Practice at 801 N Floyd Rd, Richardson, TX 75080.
Wednesday 5 @ 7 PM – Newcomers’ Academy at 4520 Frankford Rd, Dallas, TX 75287
1st Thursday @ 7 PM – Heraldic Hangout IS ON HIATUS FOR THE SUMMER.
Sunday 9 @ 2 – 4PM – The Music Guild of Steppes at Esme's house. Contact [email protected] for more
information.
Thursday 13 @ 7 PM – A&S Night at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1333 Beltline Road, Garland, TX
Thursday 20 @ 7 PM – Business Meeting at The Londoner 14930 Midway Rd, Addison, TX 75001
Tuesday 25 @ 7 – 9PM – The Music Guild of the Steppes is planning to meet at fighter practice at 801 N Floyd Rd,
Richardson, TX 75080. Weather depending may need to be held at Esme's house. Contact [email protected] for
more information.
Thursday 27 @ 6 PM – Scribal Meeting at 3168 Catamore Ln, Dallas, TX 75229
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Calendar Details
05/31 - 06/02 – Myrgenfeld Collegium at 525 E. Van Buren, Crescent, OK 73028
06/07-09 – Elfsea Defender at 6909 Lonesome Rd., Godley, TX 76044
06/07-16 – Calontir: War of the Lilies & Known World Historical Combat Studies Symposium at Kelsey Short
Youth Camp 17980 Collins Rd, Smithville, MO 64809
06/13-16– Known World Music and Dance Symposium XIII at 801 University Drive East College Station, TX 77840
06/15 – Local Herald Professional Development Retreat at 5151 Henry S Grace Freeway, Wichita Falls, TX 76302
06/21-23 – Meridies: Known World Costume & Fiber Arts Symposium at University of West Georgia , 1601 Maple
St, Carrollton, GA 30118
06/22 – Bonwicke Artisan & King’s College at Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St., Abilene, TX 79601
06/22 – Bordermarch Baronial at 4090 Delaware St. Beaumont, TX
06/28-30 – Gleann Abhann: Academy of Performing Arts at Camp Couchdale, 301 Catherine Park Rd., Hot
Springs, AK 71913
06/29 – Ansteorra Kingdom Heraldic and Scribal Symposium at Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave,
Waco, TX 76701
06/29 – Steppes Artisan at Sherman Municipal Ballroom, 405 North Rusk St., Sherman, TX 75090
Kingdom Events
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Opportunities Steppes Business Meeting 3rd Thursday of the Month from 7 PM to 9 PM The Londoner at 14930 Midway Rd, Addison, TX 75001 This is open to the Populace! If you have topic to discuss and you are not able to come, please send them to our Seneschal to update the Agenda. Officers, the same goes for you. The Financial Committee meeting is after Business meeting. Chivalric and Rapier Fighter Practice Tuesdays 7 PM Heights Park,801 N Floyd Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 A&S Nights 2nd Thursday of the Month from 7 PM to 9 PM Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1333 Beltline Road Garland, TX 75040-3267 This is on Beltline, at N Garland Rd. You will see a large sign for a car wash. Parking is behind the church. This is a monthly meeting, held the second Thursday of each month, for sharing in our interests in the arts and sciences. There are several tables, so bring a project if you have something you want to work on. Contact [email protected] for further information. Scribal and Illumination Meeting 4th Thursday of the Month from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM 3168 Catamore Ln., Dallas, TX 75229 Hosted my Mistress Honour du Bois. Every Scribal night will have open charter painting for those who wish to paint our awesome charters as well as some structured classes ranging from beginning to advance techniques as well as original scroll work. We will be planning and working on scrolls for our baronial events too, so bring your ideas. Contact [email protected] for further information. Glaslyn Mondays 6:45 PM – 10 PM (Except Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve) North Lakes Park 2001 W. Windsor Dr. Denton, TX From I-35 E in Denton, Texas exit University Drive (Hwy 380). Go east on University Dr. Go north on Bonnie
Brae St. Go east on Windsor Dr. Just past the baseball fields, turn left (north) into the parking lot. Continue
around as if you are going to the soccer fields. Practice is in front of the basketball court on your right,
soccer fields on your left.
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Local Offices Open for Applications
Opportunities
Populace Events
Sat Aug 17 Tunic/garb sewing day
Sun Sep 15 Populace in the Park w/archery
Sat Nov 16 Canvas Banner Making
December Christmas Party
All events and locations are subject to change;
please watch for announcements and
information closer to each event.
Populace Goes to Dinner
Wed Jul 31 @ TBA
(Italian food)
Wed Oct 30 @ Zorba’s Greek Café
(Corner plaza @ Plano & Preston)
Currently there is one open office! The Quartermaster is looking for a new candidate for office. If you are interested in holding
either position, please fill out an application and contact the Seneschal for further instructions. And as always, if you have interest
in being a deputy please contact the officer of the position you wish to assist with for further information. This can be a great
steppingstone to becoming an officer in the future.
YIS,
William Swindell, Seneschal of the Steppes
Applications can be found on the Ansteorra website at:
http://seneschal.ansteorra.org/forms/ApplicationJan08.pdf
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Social Media
1. Barony of the Steppes - https://www.facebook.com/groups/baronyofthesteppes/ Unofficial group
2. Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)- Official Facebook group for the SCA
https://www.facebook.com/pg/SocietyForCreativeAnachronism/about/?ref=page_internal
3. Legion of Swashbucklers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253854098018212/about/ Open to all rapier fighters.
4. Steppes Cooks: This group is for those interested in cooking.
5. Steppes Calligraphers and Illuminators Guild
6. Canvas Castle Showcase- https://www.facebook.com/groups/471086229603006/ Show off your tent, camping furniture,
or anything that makes your camping experience more homey.
7. Elizabethan Costume- http://www.facebook.com/groups/29374273995/ For those people fascinated with the clothing,
accessories, hairstyles, cosmetics, etc. of the 16th century. Although the name says "Elizabethan," anything from the
Tudor period (1485-1603) is fair game for discussion.
8. Garb for Sale - http://www.facebook.com/groups/130311470376509/ For selling clothing, camping equipment, feast
gear, period books and services.
9. SCA Runway - https://www.facebook.com/groups/460750480615188/?ref=ts&fref=ts For showing off your fashion.
10. Tudor Conversations- http://www.facebook.com/groups/TudorWorld/ An on-going conversation among enthusiasts
of the 16th century exploring the world of the Tudors, with occasional excursions among the early Stuarts.
11. Viking Clothing https://www.facebook.com/groups/279611679205/ For all clothes Viking!
12. Vikings of the SCA - http://www.facebook.com/groups/244158265607631/ For those interested in all things "Viking"
related in the SCA.
13. SCA Equestrian - https://www.facebook.com/groups/34623283817/ For those interested in Equestrian Arts.
14. SCA Garb - http://www.facebook.com/groups/scagarb/ For discussion of researching and making all types of garb.
15. SCA Camping - https://www.facebook.com/groups/367915673351579/ For discussion of period camping gear.
Helpful SCA & Ansteorra Web Links
There are many sites on the Web and Facebook for SCA interests. Below are a few. This is in no way an endorsement for any of
the groups listed, or a final list. It is just a way to direct people to groups that they might not know about, that may be of interest.
www.sca.org
www.ansteorra.org
http://historian.ansteorra.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
Needs much updating, let's all get on that!
www.steppes.ansteorra.org
www.calendar.ansteorra.org
www.hospitaler.ansteorra.org
www.heraldry.ansteorra.org/honors (Awards List)
Book of Face Groups
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This is the June 2019 issue of the Steppes Newsletter, a publication of The Barony of the Steppes of the
Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. The Steppes Letter is available from Erin Rinehart:
[email protected]. It is not a corporate publication of the Society for Creative Anachronism,
Incorporated, and does not delineate SCA policies.
Copyright 2019 Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
For information on reprinting articles, photographs, and artwork from this publication, please contact the
chronicler, who will assist you in contacting the original creator of the piece. Please respect the legal rights of
our contributors.
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Disclaimer
Thank you to the following artist and photographers for your contributions to this newsletter:
Page 2 Border Art - Thomas of Eynsham
Page 2 Portrait - Thomas of Eynsham
Page 3 - Caelin on Andrede
Page 4 - Sidheag Sorcha/Vardo Rose Photography
Page 6 - Lord Wladyslaw Nyilas
Page 8 - Sidheag Sorcha/Vardo Rose Photography
Page 9 - Lord Wladyslaw Nyilas
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