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The aforementioned parade moved thrice ''deiseal'' around a set route, harried by a small but persistent dragonling and several dragons of the larger red sort. Midway about there did set upon the valiant band a ragged group of Monboggians, most of whom were recently enlisted mercenaries. There did ensue a battle the outcome of which was, by reason of sun-muddled wits, never clearly determined. | The aforementioned parade moved thrice ''deiseal'' around a set route, harried by a small but persistent dragonling and several dragons of the larger red sort. Midway about there did set upon the valiant band a ragged group of Monboggians, most of whom were recently enlisted mercenaries. There did ensue a battle the outcome of which was, by reason of sun-muddled wits, never clearly determined. | ||
One clear victory was seen--the Grey Mouser successfully assaulted and captured one of the larger red dragons and its crew of riders, and was seen proceeding triumphantly atop it. | One clear victory was seen--the Grey Mouser successfully assaulted and captured one of the larger red dragons and its crew of riders, and was seen proceeding triumphantly atop it. | ||
[[File:NonCoronet1976.jpg|thumb|right|Article from AP about SCA in Duvall. May 1976.]] | |||
Wearily the marchers then retired to the UnTourney site, where it was duly explained by Guillaume de Vinvert, Marshall of Madrone, how the Coronet had received a Technical Knock Out. | Wearily the marchers then retired to the UnTourney site, where it was duly explained by Guillaume de Vinvert, Marshall of Madrone, how the Coronet had received a Technical Knock Out. | ||
This blow having been received, the heat, sun prostration, and hideous beesting of Donn an Bronach were anticlimactic.. | This blow having been received, the heat, sun prostration, and hideous beesting of Donn an Bronach were anticlimactic.. | ||
In the fighting, Edward Zifran won the day. | In the fighting, Edward Zifran won the day. | ||
His lady became Queen of Love and Beauty and Sweetheart of Duval. | His lady became Queen of Love and Beauty and Sweetheart of Duval. | ||
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An Tir NonCononet
The ninth An Tir Coronet tourney had originally been scheduled for May 15, 1976. The date appeared on the Calendar in The Crier, with the April 1976 Crier saying only “Location Undecided.” The May and June Criers located the event only as “Madrone.”
No event copy nor exact location was ever published. The Kingdom newsletter, The Page, did not even have the Coronet tourney on their calendar.
According to Wilhelm von Schlüssel's “History”, notice not having been published in the kingdom newsletter, The Page, the event was declared unofficial and therefore not an official Coronet Tourney.
So the tournament held on May 15th in Duvall was renamed, in An Tir, as the An Tir NonCoronet.1
The real Coronet Tourney 9 was then rescheduled for July 17th in Duvall. However, for some unknown reason, though both The Page (newsletter of the Kingdom of the West) and ‘’The Crier’’ (newsletter of the Principality of An Tir) listed the date as July 17th, the ninth Coronet Tourney was actually held in Duval on July 10th.
Surprise!
With only 8 participants in the Lists, th3 9th Coronet tourney was likely the smallest Coronet Tourney ever held in An Tir.
No Event Announcement was ever published.
Event Chronicle
AN TIR NONCORONET, DUVAL, MAY 15, A.S. XI Chronicled by Glanwyn Ig Neillionen (a.k.a. Pippin)
The day dawned cool and fair; by noon it had become hot and fair. Folk gathered on an open meadow and set up pavilions in the attempt to garner some shade. The assembled lords, several ladies, and others of the populace were conscripted in the aid of fleshing out the Duval Bicentennial Parade, which they accomplished with great relish. (This vegetable hath never been seen, though it is reputed to lend a distinctive flavour to many situations.)
The aforementioned parade moved thrice deiseal around a set route, harried by a small but persistent dragonling and several dragons of the larger red sort. Midway about there did set upon the valiant band a ragged group of Monboggians, most of whom were recently enlisted mercenaries. There did ensue a battle the outcome of which was, by reason of sun-muddled wits, never clearly determined. One clear victory was seen--the Grey Mouser successfully assaulted and captured one of the larger red dragons and its crew of riders, and was seen proceeding triumphantly atop it.
Wearily the marchers then retired to the UnTourney site, where it was duly explained by Guillaume de Vinvert, Marshall of Madrone, how the Coronet had received a Technical Knock Out. This blow having been received, the heat, sun prostration, and hideous beesting of Donn an Bronach were anticlimactic..
In the fighting, Edward Zifran won the day. His lady became Queen of Love and Beauty and Sweetheart of Duval.
The Mucking Great Maul was awarded to one Zeke. As the sun beat slowly from the west, all retired to Wakefield Castle for the obligatory, and graciously-offered, Unravelling, save for those who stayed on the site and saw Sir Elrond called to fireperson duty. But revels did help.
Edited by Deirdre Muldomhnaigh
[From: The Crier #55 (July 1976) page 12.]
From Wilhelm von Schlüssel's History:
Notice having not made it in the Page the event was declared unofficial and therefore not a Coronet Tourney. The day was hot and fair. Many went and lent color to the Duval Bicentennial Parade. A group of Monoggians attacked the parade but were beaten off. Then everyone returned to the UnTourney site. Edward Zifran won the lists, naming his lady Almatea Queen of Love and Beauty, and Sweetheart of Duval. The Mucking Great Maul was awarded to one Zeke. All retired to an unravel at Wakefield Castle.