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
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