Coronet Tourney 14

An Tir’s fourteenth Coronet Tourney was held on 25 March 1978 at Bellfountain Park, Bellfountain, Oregon.
Victor: Steingrim Wulfaresson Stallari.

Event Announcement

AN TIR CORONET TOURNEY, BELLFOUNTAIN PARK, BELLFOUNTAIN, OREGON, MARCH 25, A.S. XII.

The next An Tir Coronet Tourney will be held March 25 in Bellfountain, Oregon, under the guidance of Ludwig von Lemming­haus.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 12:00 noon--Opening Court 2:00--Coronet Lists begin. The lists will be conducted under guidelines estab­lished by Prince Manfred. In order that they be completed in time, three fights will be fought at once. 4:00 (hopefully)--Break between semi-final and final rounds. 4:30--Final Round 5:15--Final Court

Contrary to previous jnformation, no overnjght camping will be allowed (although it may be possible in the future). However, overnight accomodations for a large number of persons are available in Caer Lyon and Adiantum. For those traveling long distances to the tourney. Friday night housing is available in Three Mountains (contact Valkyrie) as well as Caer Lyon (address below).

Facilities at the site include 85' covered picnic table, covered kitchen area, spring, barbecue pits, and euphemisms. Bring your own food, warm clothing, etc.

Contests include a twilsey-wopping tournament sponsored by Erin of Lemati and O'Guin Silverwolf. There are three categories: women's open (prize is either perfume oil or a perfumed pomander); children to age 8 (prize is a pouch with 100 groats) and children ages 9-13, (prize also 100 groats). There will also possibly be a Dragon Bash, 3 hits for 25 cents, bring your own weapon. Deirdre Muldomhnaigh is sponsoring a contest for the best decorated grey armband, neckband, or garter; this contest will be judged by Viscountess Gwendolyn, who is not only a fine needleworker but also politically neutral.

DIRECTIONS TO SITE: (see map) From I-5, turn off to highway 99W by Albany (from the North) or by Eugene (from the South). The Bellfountain turnoff is on 99W, some 12 miles south of Corvallis and two miles north of Monroe. The site is past Bellfountain, on the right side of the road; it is called Bellfountain Park.

For further information, contact Tim Ohling (Ludwig van Lemminghaus).

Event Chronicle

AN TIR CORONET TOURNEY, CAER LYON, 25-26 MARCH, A.S. XII. Chronicled by Genevra from copious notes taken by Donn.

A sylvan site at Bellfountain Park, be­tween Corvallis and Eugene, saw the selection of the next Prince and Princess of An Tir.

Folk gathered at First Court witnessed the presentation of several awards. Guillaume de Vinvert, Harold of Warrington, and Morimoto Koryu were given the Order of the Iron Chain, for exceptional bravery (in rescuing a horse from a nearby bog at the Lions Gate Coronet). The Ladies of Valorous Estate gave the Order of the Belated Rose (for chivalry) to Andre Lessard and Michael of Dragonswood. And Gilvaethwy recieved an Award of Arms.

There were a number of presentations. Among them was Lady Amanda's gift, on behalf of Lions Gate, to Prince Manfred--a marble egg, and to Princess Koressa--a wooden egg that opened to reveal a rabbit within.

Later, while waiting for the lists to start , William the Lucky and Stephen McEanrig did an impromptu chorus line of "We Are the Knights of the Round Table." They later apologized, saying they were better at doggerel.

During at lull in the lists, a Grand Melee was held, with every man for himself; William the Lucky survived to win. This was followed by a team melee, with teams chosen by the Marshals.

In the final round of the lists, Sir Steingrim Stallari defeated Baron Theodulf of Borogrove. Steingrim chose Janeltis Karaine Starfarer to be his Princess. They will be crowned May 13.

During Second Court, Baroness Anne announced that items left at Twelfth Night and not claimed will be auctioned off. Pro­ceeds will go to the CRIER. The ELF HILL TIMES was (re)presented with a document naming it official magazine of the Arts and Sciences in An Tir. Awards of Arms were given to Daniel Sbadygrove, Maire ni Monivea, Sabrina the Insouciant, Rowenna de Manning, and Edward the Stuffy. Roger the Goliard received a Leaf of Merit.

Contest results: Armband--(artistic) Janet of Arden; (political) Hlathe of Montalia; Twilseywopping--(Children 9-13) Christopher Bromley; (The results of other Twilseywopping catego­ries have been lost in the mists of time.) Miyamoto was the recip­ient of the Mucking Tall Maul; Donn an Bronach was given the Bat­tered Shield. Late notice: Yolanda of Thyrnbra has also recently been admitted to the Order of the Leaf of Merit. If this was mentioned at the Tourney, it escaped the chronicler's notice.

After the Tourney wound down, folk folded their tents and escaped into the darkness.

Coronation

Prince Steingrim Wulfaresson Stellari and Princess Janeltis Karaine, Starfollower were coronated on 13 May 1978 at An Tir Coronation 14 in First Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR.