July Coronation XLIV/2009

Date

July 17-19 XLIV/2009

Branch

Three Mountains (Multnomah and Clackamas Cos., OR)

Autocrat

Attia Prima

Site

Milo McIver State Park

Weather

Too warm for comfort

Activities

Kingdom Heavy Champion Tournament

Last Court of Vik and Inga

Coronation of Cedric and Elizabeth

First Court of Cedric and Elizabeth

Charity Buy-A-Life Tourneys for both Heavy and Rapier combat

Personal Memories

The Household of Bromley Manor was at Coronation. Yes, it was hot (but we'd take heat over rain any day). We arrived as gate was opening. Because of the heat, everyone's main concern was to find an encampment spot which afforded the maximum amount of shade. But our small household found a little glade amongst the trees and it served us very well. The Barony of Madrone arrived soon after and situated their larger encampment in front of the neck of the niche. But they were very kind and considerate, being careful to leave us egress from our camp.

We had a merry time. The coronation was very nicely done, a narrative running through it all, telling the story of the ascension of Vik and Inga to the throne, the events leading to their decision to step down, the crown tourney, and the victory of Cedric. Also enjoyable was the performance of Chaucer's The Miller's Tale put on by House Dao. Exquisitely ribald and an imaginative production.

Although Bromley Manor has been attending events for the past 18 years, this was our first July Coronation and we enjoyed it thoroughly.

--Iohannes of Bromley 13:15, 20 Jul 2009 (PDT)