Coronet Tourney 15

An Tir’s fifteenth Coronet Tourney was held on 8 July 1978 at Snoqualmie River Campground, near Fall City, WA.
Victor: Ulfred Drommefjell.

Event Announcement

JULY 8 CORONET TOURNEY, SNOQUALMIE RIVER CAMPGROUNDS.

The Shire of Blatha an Oir will autocrat the July Coronet Tourney at the Snoqualmie River Campgrounds on July 8 and 9. Campsite costs are probably $3.50, but inflation has hit everywhere so be warned. Challenges and qualifications will start at 11:00 AM; lists open at 1:00. During the afternoon, diverse contests and other untoward happenings will occur. Evening Court will start at 5:00, followed by a potluck. Awards for Saturday's contests will be presented after the evening meal.

CONTESTS: Two-man team grand melee sponsored by Garan of Darkwolf. Rules: (1) Two fighters per team (2) Any tournament weapon may be used (no flails or morningstars) (3) All teams will be on the field simultaneously (4) All other melee rules will apply. The last team standing wins. The prize is two silver goblets. To defray the cost ol the prizes, the entry fee is $1 per team.

Armouring contest sponsored by Manfred Eiffenblau. This is a contest for recently constructed knee armour . Knee armour constructed before 13 May AS XIII is not eligible. The prize is one of Manfred's bascinets. All entries will be judged on three points: (1) Design--how well the armour fits the wearer (2) Construction--how well the armourer put it together (3) Authenticity--must look authentic but need not look like armour. All entries must be legal for SCA combat as outlined in the Knight Marshal's Handbook. There must be three armourers entering projects or there will be no contest.

Breadbaking contest--using ingredients pre-1650 (bring entries--no baking on the site).

Best poem about a fighter--entries to be read at evening bardic circle.

Morning after drink for reviving dead souls--judged Sunday morning. Winner will be chosen on appearance, effectiveness, and flavor (of the beverage!).

There will also be a pie auction. The purchaser of each pie will be allowed to present to to a designated Peer of the Realm, in whatever manner is deemed appropriate. Volunteers for target practice include Theodulf of Borogrove, Gerhard Kendal, Michael the Black, and others. Collected monies go to the Principality.

There will be challenges on Sunday and Final Court at 2:00. For more information, contact hlicheil MacGhillie Brath, c/o Michael McGilvray.

Event Chronicle

AN TIR CORONET TOURNEY, SNOQUALMIE RIVER CAMPGROUND, 8-9 JULY, A.S, XIII. --chronicled by Bela of Eastmarch from information supplied by Garan Darkwolf of Blackhelm.

On 8 and 9 July, the Shire of Blatha an Oir hosted the Coronet Tourney at Snoqualmie River Campground. Ulfred Drommefjell there became the next prince of An Tir, after valiantly defeating Manfred Eiffenblau in the finals. As for the contests: --Although himself partnerless, Sir Edward Zifran won the two-man-team Grand Melee. He gave the second of the silver goblets that he thus won to Sir Steingrim, who in turn gave it to an Eskalyan fighter, Vladimir the Black, declaring that the latter was one of the few partners in melee he has ever had who lived through most of it. There were two entries in the morning-after drink contest; the winner, Faugn Gwyndarr, was presented a giant musical triangle. The contests for leg armor and bread were cancelled.

The pie auction aroused much interest and loosened many purses. Theodulf of Borogrove was the first to come forth, his pie being bought by Garan Darkwolf of Blackhelm and Gillian of Duncanswood. After a speech about how he was always being beaten and bruised by knights, Garan proceeded to splatter Theodulf. Gerhard Kendal's pie was bought by Prince Steingrim and Baron Sir Kevin Perigrynne. That of Michael the Black was bought by Morimoto Toryu, who meditated before letting fly. Anne of Caerdydd escaped the common fate. It was thought that Manfred also had, when his pie was bought by Koressa, Valkyrie, and Ulfred, but he later returned well decorated. It seem they did this to the champion of An Tir spoonful by spoonful. The pie of Frederick of West Tower was also bought and will be given to him later. Finally the auctioneer, Daniel Shadygrove, went on the block. The populace paid well to watch Alisoun Verena (who had made all the pies) give Daniel his just deserts and to participate.

On Sunday morning when we awoke, the sky was so ominously gray they everyone packed up and left.

Coronation

Prince Ulfred Drommefjell and Princess Valkyrie Drommefjell were coronated on 9-10 September 1978 at An Tir Coronation 15 at the Snoqualmie River Campground, near Fall City, WA.