Tir Righ Winter Investiture XLI/2006

The Investiture of Ulfgar and Renee, succeeding Kheron II and Ksenia II, attended by Their Majesties Amalric and Caia.

"Celebrating the victory of a new A&S Champion, Scholar of Tir Righ and Rapier Champion, Scar of Tir Righ."

Date: 17-19 Nov. XLI/2006
Branch: Shire of Lionsdale (Chilliwack, BC)
Autocrats: Richarde Touchet de la Croix and Genevieve de Clairvaux
Site: Chilliwack Fish & Game Club, 48685 Chilliwack Lake Rd, Chilliwack B.C.
Weather: Overcast, cool, and blustery

Investiture

(Poem read at the Investiture of Ulfgar and Renee)

The Line of Tir Righ

Look well, oh lords of the Northlands
At the Line of far-famed Tir Righ
Steadfast stand Ulfgar and Renee
Eighth of the Storm Princes

Before them
Kheron, noble-browed sword-servant,
Safeguard of the elk-ocean was he
And Ksenia, cloud-flame of the court
This brooch-bearer of northern kin

Before them
Ulf, wolf of the northern winter
Whom the willows of the breastplate guard
And Amanda, robed in ice and mist
Nurturer of a kingdom’s heirs

Before them
Ieuan, the eagle’s meal-giver
Increaser of the serpent’s bench
And Gwyneth, meadow of the gameboard
She governed with summer’s ease.

Before them
Ulf, offerer of noble blood
In his Hall, a realm stood as one
And Bernadette, root of the bow-tree
Who hailed bearers of the sword-shakers

Before them
Kheron, feeder of the wound-falcon
Who gave fair praise to helm-servants
And Ksenia, cup-tree of the hall
She attended her work with care.

Before them
Ulf, unwavering ash of the Spear
Honour gave he to all who served
And Celdae, of the welcoming courts
Who rewarded noble courtesy

Before them
Einar, oak of the northern armies
Honoured Prince, first of his line
And Thora, bright gleam on the throne
The thunder of swords in her name

Before them
Davin, hero-descended king
The dawn of Tir Righ in his eyes
And Groa, who greeted the northland’s birth
Grasses, waving, whisper her name

Before them
Nicholaus, of the night fires
He knew well the weight of a crown
And Allysia, laurel-decked
Her labours remembered by all

Before them
Wilam, war-lord of great fame
Warden of the people’s peace
And Siobhan, ruler of vernal lands
Vine’s blood of the mountains and vales

Before them
Aveloc, ally of the North
Alone he walks unknown paths
And Maliqua, lamp-light of the scribes
And lady of the battle-boards

Before them
Davin, dire battle-raven
Dauntless was he to his foes
And Groa, gold-robed sovereign
Great was the mirth in her courts

Before them
Skepti, whose skills were proven
Skald of the scabbard-tongue was he
And Asa, apple of Asgard
Who inspired great armies

Before them
Stone stood beneath raging storm
And the stars blazed a sovereign wyrd

Written By: Brighid Anraith

Comment by Thora: Thank you to Brighid, for writting this poem and sharing it with us.

Event Schedule

(From site handout.)

Friday:

7pm-9pm: Gate opens

Saturday:

8am: Gate opens
9am: Laurel meeting, Fire Hall boardroom
9am: Games in side hall
10am: Opening court, swearing in of A&S Competitors
10:30am: A&S Competition commences
10:30am: Storytime with Her Majest, Blue Helm Tourney
10:30am: Pelican meeting
10:30 am: Archery downstairs
11:30: Chivalry meeting
11:30am: Games, Hobby Horse Jousting, Children's Crafts
12:30pm: Noble Estate (B&Bs, Royal Peers & Patrons)
2pm-6:30pm: Court
7pm: Feast (reserved ticket holders and servers)

Sunday:

9am: gate opens
10am: Financial Committee meeting/Rapier Lists Open
10:45-11:30: Curia Meeting/ Rapier Inspection & Warm Up
12:pm: Invocation of the Rapier Lists
12:30-3pm: Principality Rapier Tournament
3pm: Closing Court

Court Report

New Arts and Sciences Champion: Caoimhinn ingen Domnaille from Lions Gate, apprentice to Mistress Yrsa.

She entered and Egyptian embroidered rondel, metal brocaded tablet weaving and a process entry based on the rondel. It was very impressive.

(From the Northern Sentinel, Dec XLI/2006) On November 17 AS 41, Prince Kheron and Princess Ksenia held their last court.

They conducted the followiing business:

Lady Caoimhinn ingen Domnaille, Apprentice to Mistress Yrsa Kettilsdottir, was invested as the new [and Science Champion of Tir Righ]. Viscountess Gwyneth Gower was thanked for her term of service and was made a Guardian of Tir Righ. Her Excellency was also given a gift for sewing clothes for Princess Ksenia during her reign.
Mairi Buan nic Tearlach from Ramsgaard was given an Award of Arms.
Princess Ksenia called her children, Julian and Zach, into court and thanked them for sharing her with Tir Righ for the second time.
Rowan of Ravensweir was given a Goutte de Sang. This was awarded during King Skeggi and Queen Tasia's reign.
Duncan from Appledore was awarded a Glowing Ember. This was awarded during Prince Ulf and Princess Amanda's reign.
Rayne Tenshi from Lionsdale was given an Award of Arms.
Osrik Warinson from Ramsgaard was given an Award of Arms.
Kestral Flidais from Lionsdale was given an Award of Arms. This was awarded during Prince Ulf and Princess Amanda's reign.
Saaski Gunthorsdottir from Coill Mhor was given an Award of Arms.
Aashtan Gunthorsdottir from Coill Mhor was given an Award of Arms.
Lasairiona inghean Uilliam na Seoltadh from Lions Gate was made a member of the Order of the Hafoc
Baron Devon presented largesse to Their Majesties and Their Highnesses.
Arianna Freemont from Lionsgate was awarded the Silver Pillar.
Charun from Lionsgate was given an Award of Arms.
Francesca Tiepolo, Viscountess Amanda of Westmoreland, and HL Molly Modine presented the prize from the Pied Piper activities as well as the Blue Helm Tourney. The winner of the Blue Helm Tourney was Julian, the son of Princess Ksenia.
Ashida no Ayame from Lionsdale was given an Award of Arms.
Warwick Drakkar from Lionsgate was given an Award of Arms.
Elena de Maisnilwarin was awarded the Silver Pillar.
Prince Kheron announced that his Man-at-Arms, Dalibor Krivoklatsky, had completed a lengthy task. Well pleased with his effort, Prince Kheron made Dalibor his squire.
HL Genvieve de Clarvot and HL Richard de Touchet, the autocrats, thanked everyone for coming to Investiture. They presented Kenzie MacBeign with some towels and oven mitts as a thank you for preparing the feast.
Princess Ksenia awarded Princess' Talons of Favour to HL Luther Magnus, HL Caitrin ni Cingeadh, HL Arianna Freemont, HL Elina Karsdottir and Viscount Kheron Azov.
Prince Kheron awareded Prince's Favours to HL Arianna Freemont and HL Yseabeau McCallister.

Pictures

to come soon

Autocrat Team

(From site handout)

This event was brought to you by:

A&S Competition: Viscountess Gwyneth Gower
Archery: Lord Arnarr Bogsveigir, Lord William Aremakere
Children's A&S: Komatsu no Ayame, Lorien, Francesca Tiepolo, Alysonne and Honor Wellsy
Constabulary: HL Johanna Morgenstochter, Lord Arnarr, HL Symon Cottell, Wilhemina
Court Liason/Gurs: Viscount Ieuan Gower
Day Food: Adela the Sugar Fairy, Garet
Entertainment: Sharif Musiqi al-Rashid and friends, Gwyna, Zulu the Moor, Lady Danika Poecile du Lenora
Games: Lord Alejando, James Killgannon, Alysonne Wellsea
Gate: HL Elena de Maisnilwarin, Lady Astrid, Lady Siobhan
Feast: Head chef HL Kenzie McBeighn, Holly House and crew
Feast Reservations: HL Sofia Marika Traum von Trifels
Fire Hall Liason: Lord Arnarr and Lady Siobhan of Snowdonia
Hall décor: Lady Siobhan, HL Genevieve de Clairvaux, HL Fiona
Heralds: Sleet Avery, James Killgannon/Bagpipes, HL Richarde Touchet de la Crois, Komatsu no Ayame
Lists: Viscountess Gwyneth Gower
Lionsdale Servers and Clean up Crew: Lady Astrid, Lord Alejandro, Alysonne Wellsey, Guillaume, James Killgannon, Sleet Avery, Komatsu no Ayame, Rayne Tenshi
Rapier Tourney MIC: Maestro Guidobaldo D'Aquila
Waterbearers: Siobahan and Isabella of Lions Gate

Your Autocrat team: HL Richarde Touchet de la Croix, LH Genevieve de Clairvaux, Lord Arnarr Bosveigir, Lady Siobhan of Snowdonia

Our Hosts: The Chilliwack River Valley Volunteer Fire Department, The Chilliwack Fish and Game Club

Personal Memories

Carpooled to the site with Baron Harold Devin. Hall was rather on the small side. Peerage meetings were held in the Fire Hall meeting room across the parking lot. Day food was excellent ("Sugarplum Fairy"?). A&S competition had three entrants (Elinor (from Seagirt), Yrsa Kettilsdottir, and ??). I judged Elinor's excellent "Bobbin Lace for Sixteenth-Century Cuffs" entry. Megan and Meresigha from Shittimwoode brought up boxes and boxes of books to give away free.

Their Majesties Amalric and Caia attended with the Princes Royale. Three new members of the Order of the Silver Pillar: Elena de Maisnilwarin, Thora Golvik, and (agghhh! where's the name?). Sigurd (squire to Sire Geoffrey de Rennes) was knighted. He wore a fine short white-and-blue houppelande.

Their Majesties' Court was delightful. Bernadette did much of the heralding, but was also pulled out front and presented with a Jambe in Their Highness' Court.

I served Head Table at the Banquet with Countess Melissa Kendal and Baroness Kristiana. Head Cook was Kenzie the Amazing Kenzie McBeighn (who got a Goutte earlier in the day). Menu included cold fruit soup (ambrosia!), barley, beef stew, mashed turnips and carrots, a roast pig (!) presented whole to Their Majesties and carved in front of Them, and apple streudel.

Wore my new green Flemish wool gown for the first time.

New Scar of Tir Righ is Draven, who won over Rory.

(Added several months later:) I have a very distinct memory of Viscount Ieuan striding up to the head table, calling "Period underwear check!" to His Majesty, and flipping up the front of his jupon to flash His Majesty. His Majesty stood up and returned the flash, calling "Period underwear: Check!" right back! Ya gotta love royalty wear period underwear...

Greetings to all,

I wanted to thank all those who were servers at the feast on saturday of Investiture. You all worked very hard, it looked great and the populous seemed happy.

Thank yous go to:

Countess Melissa
Baroness Christiana (who travelled up with TRM, worked all day on ret and still served, amazing)
Mistress Elizabeth Braidwood
Lady Astrid
HL Finna
Lady Aldgudana (thanks for making sure I ate too)
Ellen
Lord Alejandro (who also worked all day in the kitchen too)
Lady Madelaine
Lady Alysonne
Lady Ayame
Lord Antione
Lord James
Lord Guillaume
Lady Anya
Lady Rebecca (you were an amazing help with not only hall set up but also as a helper with organizing the servers, I truly do not know what I would have done without you, thanks from the bottom of my heart!!)

I hope all of you had fun and would work with me again, I certainly would be estatic to have any of you on a team again.

Thank you for your service and work, it was very appreciated

I also want to thank Lady Fionna Rhum who came to the event solely to do the butlery for the feast, thank you, you were, as always, amazing!!!!

Viscountess Bernadette

I had a most wonderful time at the event! I can say that I am still in shock from saturday getting my AoA. What an honour! It was so great to see so many friendly faces, and having our shire come together and have an amazing cornonet event! Huh zah!!

Cheers, Lady Komatsu no Ayame

Thanks from the Cook for Tir Righ Coronet Investiture Feast: I do not have the names of all those who helped, and there were very many indeed, but among the many I cannot name are some I can, so my apologies to those I miss, but thanks to Syglynda, Sean, Fiona, Vivian, Harliegh, Naomi, and most especially Bernadette.

Some how we missed the two shortest helpers, the two children who ran their legs off running water to the tables, Thora and Myfywny.

Also missed was a public thanks to the Barony of Loins Gate for the loan of the various plates, platters, pots etc that made the feast so much easier to do.

Kenzie

It was a joy to watch my lady, Elína Kársdóttir get her Goutte at the beginning of their Majesties court. I was also very surprised to receive the Hasta Leonis. It is such a great honor and I thank those that recognized my efforts and wrote in. The feast was a great celebration for all including our household.

Ming Lum Pee

Event Copy

Prince Kheron Azov and Princess Ksenia Einarsdottir invite Their loyal subjects to Their hunting lodge in the mountains of Lionsdale, to witness the Investiture of Their successors.

Rapier fighters will compete for the title of Scar of Tir Righ. The Arts & Sciences competition will reveal a new Scholar of Tir Righ. Gather by the fire in the Great Hall on Saturday evening for a Habsburg Harvest feast, dancing and entertainments

Head Chef Kenzie MacBeighn and the good gentles of Holly House will provide the feast at $10 per person. Due to the intimate setting, seating will be limited to 100. Pre-registration by November 1st is required. Contact HL Sofia Trauman von Trifels at sofiasgirl@yahoo.ca

Directions to the Chilliwack Fish & Game Club, 48685 Chilliwack Lake Rd: From Hwy 1, take exit 119/Vedder Rd, south through Sardis. Just before the Vedder River bridge, turn left and stay on Chilliwack Lake Rd for several km. The Fish and Game Club driveway is just past the Fire Hall on your left, across from a convenience store.

Camping and RVs without hookups are free. Chilliwack River Campground, 604-858-4443, a few km east, is $22 night for Rvs w/electricity&water. The Comfort Inn in Sardis, 604-858-0636, has rooms for four starting at $74, if booked two weeks in advance, at SCA rate.

Site fees: Adult Members $15, Youth 13-18 $7.50, 12 and under free, Family cap $40 NMS is in effect for this event. Non-member Adults add $4 Gate opens at 7pm Friday evening. Site closes at 5pm Sunday.

For crash space or merchant space contact the autocrats, HL Richarde Touchet de la Croix and HL Genevieve de Clairvaux at genevievesca@hotmail.com. 604-703-1626