Ursulmas XXXVI/2002

Also listed as Ursulmas XX, being the twentieth Ursulmas.

Date

25-27 Jan XXXVI/2002

Autocrat

Antoinette LaBlanc

Hosting Branch

Aquaterra

Annual Event

Ursulmas

Schedule

Ursulmas XX Master Schedule

Friday:

12:00pm Site Opens for Set-up

3:00pm Site Opens to Populace

Sleeping Hall Opens

5:00pm Archery Ranges Open (when TM is available)

12:00am Archery Ranges Closes

Saturday:

8:00am Adult Archery Range Opens

9:00am Sign-ups Begin for Adult Archery Competition

Adult Archery Competition Begins

Children's Archery Range Opens

Sign-ups Begin for Arts & Sciences Competition

Concession Stands and Coffee Shop Opens

10:00am Site Opens to Public

Opening Court

These Activities Begin Immediately Following Opening Court:

Lists Open for Heavy Combat Tournament

Lists Open for Rapier Combat Tournament

Lists Open for Missile Combat Tournament

Sign-ups Begin for Thrown Weapons Competitions

Thrown Weapons Open Competition Begins

Sign-ups Begin for Chess Tournament

Whalebone and Boffer Practice Begins

Beginner's Field Heraldry Class Begins

Felting & Spinning Demonstrations Begin

11:00am Pied Piper Opens

Sign-ups Begin for Children's Archery Competition

12:00pm Heavy Combat Tournament Begins

Rapier Combat Tournament Begins

Missile Combat Tournament Begins

Children's Archery Competition Begins

Adult Archery Competition breaks during Wand Shoot

Adult Archery Royal Round Wand Shoot Begins

Arts & Sciences Competition Sign-ups End

Game Room Opens

Dancing Demonstration Begins

Whalebone and Boffer Practice Ends

12:30pm Arts & Sciences Judges Meeting

1:00pm Adult Archery Competition Resumes

1:30pm OGGS Meeting

2:00pm Thrown Weapons Open Competition breaks for Ladies Only Competition

Ladies Only Thrown Weapons Competition Begins

Chess Tournament Begins

Dancing Demonstration Ends

3:00pm Northern Principality/Western Region Pelican Meeting

All Ranges Close for Missile Combat Final Round

Arts & Sciences Judging Ends

3:30pm Missile Combat Tournament Final Round Begins

4:00pm Thrown Weapons Open Competition Resumes

Arts & Sciences Entries must be retrieved by this time

Felting & Spinning Demonstrations End

Pied Piper Closes

4:30pm All Concession Stands and Coffee Shop Close

5:00pm Game Room Closes

Thrown Weapons Range Closes

Site Closes to Public

Royal and Baronial Court

6:30pm Feast Hall Opens for Seating

7:00pm Feast Begins

Noisy Bardic Area Opens

Quiet Bardic Area Opens

Archery Ranges Close

11:00pm Quiet Bardic Area Closes

Sunday:

8:00am Break Your Fast

Adult Archery Range Opens

9:00am Lists Open for Over 40 Heavy Tournament

Beginner's Field Heraldry Class Begins

Feast Hall Closes

9:30am Concession Stand and Coffee Shop Opens

10:00am Long House Closes

Site Opens to Public

Over 40 Heavy Tournament Begins

Lists Open for Heavy Combat Bear Meat Tournament

Lists Open for Rapier Combat Bear Meat Tournament

Children's Archery Range Opens

Thrown Weapons Range Opens

Alternate Outdoor Field Opens for Activities

Game Room Opens

Felting & Spinning Demonstrations Begin

11:00am Pied Piper Opens

12:00pm Heavy Bear Meat Tournament Begins

Rapier Bear Meat Tournament Begins

Whalebone Tournament Begin

Boffer Tournament Begins

Dancing Demonstration Begins

2:00pm Thrown Weapons Range Closes

Dancing Demonstration Ends

3:00pm Concession Stand and Coffee Shop Close

Pied Piper Closes

Game Room Closes

Felting & Spinning Demonstrations End

Sleeping Hall Closes

Closing Court

4:00pm Site Closes to Public

Alternate Outdoor Field Closes

Children's Archery Range Closes

5:00pm Adult Archery Range Closes

6:00pm Site Closes to Populace

8:00pm Site Clean-up Ends

Court Report

Notes from Their Royal Majesties Court

Ursulmas

Greetings, noble cousins!

The following bits of business occured in the Ursulmas courts of Their Royal Majesties, Wilam and Siobhan, King and Queen of An Tir.

Opening Court

In opening court, Lars Axelson was created a member of the Order of the Grey Goose Shaft. Huzzah for the newest Goose!

Ondrej Hadrecky was recognized with an Award of Arms. Congratulations to the new Lord!

The members of the Order of Chivalry were called forth, and His Majesty put Tariqu Abu Ziehd - called Abu - on vigil for Knighthood until such time as he is called forward before Their Majesties again.

His Majesty recognized Owain ap Llewelyn with an Award of Arms. Vivat!

Gabrielle de Mercier, listmistress for the event, was called forth and recognized for her long and faithful service by being admitted to the Order of the Goutte de Sang. I think she was quite surprised and shocked. Huzzah for Her Ladyship! Well deserved!

An office changeover occurred with Master Rauthfr (sorry for the mispelling) becoming once again Kingdom Chirurgeon.

So ended morning court. And the tournament began.

Well pleased with his prowess on the field, King Wilam was minded to create Ulf Bloodfoot Fallgrson a member of the Order of Chivalry. With a chain from Duke Davin, spurs and a white belt place 'round his waist by ban-Jarla Daedin, he was dubbed once, twice, thrice Knight. The buffet nearly knocked him off his feet. His Majesty was heard to say that he quite liked making Knights. Huzzah Sir Ulf!

Evening Court

Business in evening court got shuffled a great deal. I think I have everything even if it might not be in the correct order. I was feeling slightly scattered for reasons which will become apparent later on.

Their Excellencies of Aquaterra started things off with baronial court. There were many announcements made from the autocrats and various individuals about contests and the like. Just as one Loegaire (Loric) MacLochlainn was finishing up making some such announcements, His Majesty asked if he could interrupt. He then called forth the members of the Grey Goose Shaft whereupon much rejoicing was heard from the populace. Loric was admitted to the Order of the Grey Goose Shaft and Lars was no longer the newest Goose. Huzzah for His Lordship!

Baronial court then resumed and soon ended. Royal Court began.

The members of the noble Order of the Laurel were called forth. Several members of the Order spoke eloquently on behalf of the candidate. Accompanied by piping, John Bowslayer, placed on vigil at 12th Night by Wilam and Siobhan, was brought forward to take his rightful place beside his fellows.

A couple of names were called. They weren't there. We moved on. (Shameless plug: Go to court!)

The members of the Order of the Laurel were called back into His Majesties court. They said they felt Their order was incomplete. The missing individual was called forth. Huzzah for Nadezhda Toranova, newest member of the Order of the Laurel!

His Majesty was minded to recognize Baroness Meara ferch Evan ap Davis as a member of the Order of the Goutte de Sang. Congratulations to Baroness Meara!

His Majesty called forth Torvald Williamson, a merchant and blacksmith of great skill. Torvald was admitted to the Order of the Jambe de Lion for his artistry with fire and metal. Huzzah for His Lordship!

Then His Majesty was minded to speak on the subject of loyalty, family and tradition. He spoke very eloquently for a moment or two... before calling me forth so he could lead the populace in a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday. Thank you everyone. Once I got over my embarrassment, I was and am touched and honored.

Finally, the Order of Chivalry were called forth and Viscount [[Angar Ninefingers]] was placed on vigil for knighthood. He was commanded to seek the council of the peerage and the populace until such time as he is commanded before His Majesties presence again.

So ended evening court, and they all trotted off to eat at the feast!

During the feast, so I'm told, the kitchen crew were called forth and thanked for their hard work and for the wonderful food. His Majesty was minded to admit the head cook, Fiamma the Unquenchable into the Order of the Jambe de Lion! Congratulations to the Honorable Lady Fiamma!

And so ends all court business for Ursulmas XX! Long live King Wilam. Long live Queen Siobhan! An Tir! An Tir! An Tir!

In service, HL Khalja Khorkhoi Principal Lady in Waiting to TRM Wilam and Siobhan