Royal Company of the Sable Rose
Emprise of the Sable Rose - July 8, 2007
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Event Reports
- Greetings from Donwenna,
I have been asked to forward this to the sca-equine list so that everyone may know of the great deeds done at the first Emprise of the Sable Rose (An Tir). The Company of the Sable Rose Argent is a part of the Rose Companies which started in Trimaris under the auspices of Duchess Elspeth and the Captain of the Company, Baroness Aurora. The goal was to bring forth the Virtues of Chivalry on the field (I have included our version of the induction ceremony we use in An Tir). The members of the Rose Companies are primarily Equestrians and Rapier; in some kingdoms, we include archers and support personel. The Members work together to display these Virtues before the Ladies of the Berfrois in Honor of them. The Berfrois is peopled by many notables, many of whom are Patronesses and Patrons of the Rose Companies. In turn, these notables support and promote the efforts of the equestrian and rapier activities within the kingdom. For more info go to Companies of the Sable Rose
- Equestrian activities details by the Premier Companion, Donwenna La Mareschale
Wonderful displays of chivalry, joy in riding, camaraderie and pageantry by the riders and their retinues. I was stunned at the superb decorations; I think that Aquaterra under Baroness Rosamund certainly out did themselves this time. Our out of Kingdom Guests were profoundly impressed. Horses and people strutted their stuff for the Berfrois.... then came the competition...
The mirrored challenge course was pure fun and added such an element of thrill and spectacle!
For those who weren't there, you'll see pictures and videos, but a brief description: the arena was split in half. Two challengers were called to the field. The idea was that each rider start at either end and meet in the center at the barrier which separated the 'jousting lanes' for the speed quintain. I think, every element had 1 point (i.e., 1 point for each weave and head, birja, quintain revolutions) plus 4 points if you got to the speed quintain first. The top winners of each round ran against each other till the field was totally eliminated to the champion. Giraldus and Thorkel were on their third (?) run thru the course and by then they & their mounts sure knew what they were doing!!! The entire competition lasted less than an hour and the scoring was lightening fast. Baroness Anastasia did scoring as she has done for several equestrian events over the last couple of years. I have never seen a field of riders run thru so quickly. It was super exciting to watch. And the crowd went wild as the competitors raced for the speed quintain.
Afterwards, while the scores were tallied, the mounted crest melee was quite the crowning glory as the riders gleefully bashed at one another. ;'>
Special thanks to Midhaven for taking on the Emprise of the Sable Rose and making it a joy to behold. It lived up to every ideal set forth in the Virtues of Chivalry.... we will have all the pictures and videos lodged on to the website within the next week. Please save this URL www.scarosecompanies.org
Donwenna La Mareschale, Premier Companion to the Company of the Sable Rose Argent
Event report by Duchess Angharad Premier Royal PatronessThe First Sable Rose Emprise was held on Sunday, July 8th in the Shire of Midhaven. Below are the results of the competitions.
Sable Rose Emprise Awards:
Nine Riders participated in the First Annual Sable Rose Emprise.
Winner of the Emprise: Lord Giraldis Evienece Inspired by: Ximena La Mareschale
Chivalry Award: HL Thorkel Haraldsson Inspired by: HL Taradan Banmarcha
Ladies Choice Award: HL Donwenna La Mareschale
Heraldic Display Award: HL Agelos Eveniece
Many thanks were given to all the participants in the Emprise.
Sable Rose Romancing the Rose Rapier Tournament Awards:
Seven rapier fighters participated in the tournament.
Winner of the Tournament: Lord Gracion de la Rochelle Inspired by: Alicia Caitlin
Chivalry Award: HL Utgar the Mad Inspired by: HL Tessa Tazzi
Chivalry Honorable Mention: HL Mughain inghean Donnghaille Inspired by: Grant MacDonald
Accolade Award: Don Richard Thomas Inspired by: HL Maderun verch Trahaern
Best Death Award: HL Angelline d'Avalon Inspired by: Baroness Rosamund of the Misty Meadows
Sable Rose Pas d'Arms Tournament Awards:
Three tenans (defenders) held the field and seven heavy fighters participated as venans (challengers) on the field.
Chivalry Award: HL Thorkel Haraldsson Inspired by: HL Taradan Banmarcha
Accolade Award: Lord Guillaume de la Vallee du Lac Inspired by: Baroness Anastasia Alexandrovna Andreeva
Best Death: HL John de Percy Inspired by: HL Dearbhail ingeanui Dhonnchaidh
Many thanks to Duke James Greyhelm, Earl Michael de Lacy and Sir Gernon for holding the field and running the Pas d'Arms Tournament.
Many thanks to Don Richard Thomas and Don Wolfgang von Bremen for running the Romancing the Rose Tournament.
Many thanks to Sven in Helt for designing the Emprise Challenge Course.
Many thanks to the Shire of Midhaven for hosting the event. Particularly, the autocrat, Lady Mericke of Ross. And many thanks to the Shire of Aquaterra for providing all the wonderful decorations and support.
Many thanks to all the support crew on and off the fields.
Thank you to the members of the Royal Company of the Sable Rose, Argent who helped at the event. This is a group effort and from the feedback we have received, it was a very successful event!
In Service To An Tir,
Duchess Angharad Banadaspas Drakenhefd -Premier Royal Patroness Baroness Anastasia Alexandrovna Andreeva, OL - Premiere Noble Patroness Royal Company of the Sable Rose, Argent
Event report by EMIC Here are the RESULTS for the equestrian competitions at Midhaven Champions/Emprise of the Sable Rose:
We had 14 riders and 10 horses enter Midhaven’s 1st ever Equestrian Championship.
The competition was decided by a Double Elimination Speed Quintain Tournament (Was that FUN, or what…).
The Honorable Lord Thorkel Haraldsson, mounted on his ferocious battle mare, Blonde, emerged victorious to become Premier Equestrian Champion of the Shire of Midhaven.
For the Emprise of the Sable Rose, THL Sven designed a diabolical and wickedly fast Challenge Course.
We had 9 riders and 9 horses enter as Venants to the field.
Lord Giraldus Evienece and his valiant steed Valerius took on all comers and were Victorious!
As EqMiC, I wish to say that I saw everyone ride with such Honor and Comradeship that all who viewed these deeds should be truly inspired by the shinning example of these equestrians of An Tir!
Three cheers to everyone…HUZZAH… HUZZAH…HUZZAH!
YIS,
HL Taradan
EqMiC – Midhaven Champions/Sable Rose
- final words by Donwenna
I would add that several new members were inducted into the Company of the Sable Rose Argent; an updated Roster listing will appear on the Rose Companies website soon. In the meantime, you can see our induction ceremony here: Sable Rose Documents at http://www.scarosecompanies.org/
Results of the Sable Rose Emprise 2008 Pictures http://picasaweb.google.com/donwenna/SABLEROSE
Equestrian Competition: Victor: Francesca de Monte Inspiration: Felicitae de l’Hay
Heraldic Pageantry/Presentation: Miranda Faoltiarna Inspiration: Tiernan mor dal Cais In Remembrance of Mischka Hrafensfuri
Berfrois Choice: Felicitae on Royal
Heavy Fighting Competition:
Victor: Thorkel Haraldsson Inspiration: Taradan ban Marca
Accolade: Georgii Bjornson Inspiration: (didn't have it written done - need to find out)
Chivalry: Aedan Kelm Inspiration Angharad Banadaspus Drakenhefd
Best Death: Crinoc Donn Inspiration: Styrkarr Bjarnarson Honorable mention: Elzipeth Davidson
Humility Award: Robert de Perceval Inspiration: Elzipeth Davidson
Rapier Competition:
Victor: Gracion Inspiration: Maedha
Accolade: Richard Thomas Inspiration: Maedha
Chivalry: Duncan Tadio Inspiration: Layla Griego
Best Death: Basilius Inspiration: Mecia Raposa Emprise of the Sable Rose - June 22, 2008
Event Reports
- Greetings from Donwenna,EMIC for Sable Rose II
I would like to congratulate Lady Francesca, Kingdom Equestrian Champion on winning the Emprise of the Sable Rose. HL Felicitae was her Inspiration. Francesca was riding Bee, who is quite a little pistol. But despite an interesting dismount in which she bounced right back up, Francesca went on to ride to glory and Honor in the final round on the jousting quintain. HL Kolfinna came in second on Skygnir (sp), --it was an absolute tie to the end! I am hear to tell you folks, that Francesca is well deserving of her title as Kingdom Champion!
Viscountess Miranda was in the top Three on her fine mare, Cookie. She gave a very moving presentation during the Processional in which she dedicated her riding to Master Mischka who had given her Cookie long ago. She won best Pageantry scroll and prize and her Inspiration was Sir Tiernan. We were all inspired by her speech and actions. I am certain that Master Mischka is smiling down on her and was drumming in praise of her riding.
There were some young horses who were in training & the owners thought they might not complete their runs. However, they did far better than expected and were able to meet every challenge just fine! Felicitae was riding her youngster , Royal, a very sweet gelding and HL Thorkel rode Stitch, a very handsome gelding. I am veryimpressed by how welltheir training is progressing.
Every Rider rode with skill, passion, joy, and courtesy. It was a real pleasure to serve them as EMIC for this activity. Indeed, they truly all typified the virtues set forth by the Company of the Sable Rose.
I would like to thank the Ladies of the Befrois headed by our Grand Noble Patroness of the Company of the sable Rose, Duchess Angharad. It means alot to the Riders to display their talents and skills to such Worthies. I would also like to thank everyone who worked the field with me (Al were either riders or Jr Marshals). HL Saikhan was Lysts. Groundcrew were : THLs Agelos, Khaidu, Taradan, Giraldus, & Duncan Taddio.
I am certain Her Grace will be adding the final results and post a more complete Greetings from Donwenna, I would like to congratulate Lady Francesca, Kingdom Equestrian Champion on winning the Emprise of the Sable Rose. HL Felicitae was her Inspiration. Francesca was riding Bee, who is quite a little pistol. But despite an interesting dismount in which she bounced right back up, Francesca went on to ride to glory and Honor in the final round on the jousting quintain. HL Kolfinna came in second on Skygnir (sp), --it was an absolute tie to the end! I am hear to tell you folks, that Francesca is well deserving of her title as Kingdom Champion!
Viscountess Miranda was in the top Three on her fine mare, Cookie. She gave a very moving presentation during the Processional in which she dedicated her riding to Master Mischka who had given her Cookie long ago. She won best Pageantry scroll and prize and her Inspiration was Sir Tiernan. We were all inspired by her speech and actions. I am certain that Master Mischka is smiling down on her and was drumming in praise of her riding.
There were some young horses who were in training & the owners thought they might not complete their runs. However, they did far better than expected and were able to meet every challenge just fine! Felicitae was riding her youngster , Royal, a very sweet gelding and HL Thorkel rode Stitch, a very handsome gelding. I am veryimpressed by how welltheir training is progressing.
Every Rider rode with skill, passion, joy, and courtesy. It was a real pleasure to serve them as EMIC for this activity. Indeed, they truly all typified the virtues set forth by the Company of the Sable Rose.
I would like to thank the Ladies of the Befrois headed by our Grand Noble Patroness of the Company of the sable Rose, Duchess Angharad. It means alot to the Riders to display their talents and skills to such Worthies. I would also like to thank everyone who worked the field with me (Al were either riders or Jr Marshals). HL Saikhan was Lysts. Groundcrew were : THLs Agelos, Khaidu, Taradan, Giraldus, & Duncan Taddio.
I am certain Her Grace will be adding the final results and post a more complete list of the Champions and Winners of all categories including the Heavy Weapons and Rapier.
Thanks to m'lord Crios from the Shire of Earnrokke for taking these pictures of the activities of the entire day: The Processional included HW, Rapier and Horses/Riders. Then the fighting and finally the riding and closing court awards. Some cameo shots of youngsters who are too cute for words (which explains why I do not know their SCA names, eh? LOL).
Please feel free to help me with captions, by uploading to the comments sections. http://picasaweb.google.com/donwenna/SABLEROSE/photo#5215659277946750802
Ever in Service, Donwenna La Mareschale, Premier Companion of the Royal Company of the Sable Rose