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Prince Manfred Kriegstreiber with Princess Koressa Thokubjalla on 13 January 1979 at An Tir Twelfth Night and Coronation in First Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park, Portland, OR.
Event Announcement
AN TIR TWELFTH NIGHT AND CORONATION, JANUARY 13, A.S. XIII
The Barony of Three Mountains will be hosting the Principality Coronation and Twelfth Night on January 13, 1979, at the Neighbors of Woodcraft Hall, 1410 SW Morrison, Portland OR.
There are 200 tickets available at $7.00 for adults, children under 10 free. When writing [or tickets please include Society name, rank, title, or awards, if any, for each ticket requested. We will also need to know the number of children under 1O attending with you and how many will need care in the Pied Piper's Corner. Write for tickets to: Doris M. Johnson, before December 14, 1978.
MENU: Six removes--Foods of the Known World 1) Norse: Cod with white sauce garnished with sauteed onions and sliced carrots; Spiced cabbage 2) British Isles: Poumes; Leeks with walnuts; Sallat 3) Central Europe: Gans in gelee; Sauce verte; Purée of lentils 4) Southern Europe: Shish Kebab; Rice Pilaf and sauce; Greek salad with feta cheese 5) Middle East: Kibbeh Bil Sanieh; Hummus Be Tahini 6) Far East: Norimaki; Chiri Mushi; Nitsumame
Contests at this event will be: Men's and Women's Footwear--must bP hand-made of authentic materials, in period of persona, and the footwear must be worn. Scribes--Entrants should find material appropriate to the season (Twelfth Night, Chanukah, Winter in general, etc.) and calligraph it in a manner deemed fitting. The style should be concurrent with the persona's time period. Please state source of material, approximate date of style and persona. Jewelry--(metal work) mythological beast in the form of a ring, brooch, or other piece. Sword Hilt--must be attached to a sword 22" or longer, to be judged on craftmanship, function and form in increasing importance. Useful Utensils--items of everyday use (no armour). Can be of wood, metal, etc. Does not need to be new for this event, but cannot have won any prizes previously. Ulfhedinn in Vegfarandi's metalworking for ladies contest will be judged at 12th night, as there will be no Adiantum Midwinter Feast this year. The prize will be two Viking aurar of silver.
For more information, or if you are interested in sponsoring a contest, contact: Krista McGowan, 3224 N.E. 50th, Portland OR, 97213. Entertainment plans continue. If you wish to entertain, you must get in touch with Gwendolyn of Caer Cerddinen, c/o Susan Oldham as soon as possible.
Servers are desperately needed, as well as a limited number of other volunteers: ticket takers, attendants for the sword and cloak room, etc. These people will receive their meal free. If you wish to volunteer contact Doris M. Johnson at the address listed above. Banners, tapestries, etc. are also needed.
From The Crier (January 1979).
AN TIP TWELFTH NIGHT, JANUARY 13, 1979, THREE MOUNTAINS NOTICE--THIS EVENT HAS UNDERGONE DRASTIC MODIFICATION, THE FEAST HAS BEEN CANCELLED, TICKET FEES WILL BE REFUNDED, AND THE LOCATION HAS MOVED TO THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 1126 SW PARK, PORTLAND, OREGON, SITE OF MANFRED'S ALLTHING, THIS WAS A LATE (PAST DEADLINE) BULLETIN AND WE HAVE NO FURTHER INFORMATION SAVE THAT THERE WILL BE A $1 DOOR FEE, AND PREVIOUS PLANS HAD COURT STARTING AT 4PM.
From The Crier (February 1979)
Event Chronicle
FIMBULWINTER TWELFTH NIGHT, THREE MOUNTAINS, JANUARY 13, A,S, XIII chronicled by Deirdre Muldomhnaigh
Many and strange were the dooms that beset An Tir Twelfth Night. The banquet was cancelled and the site changed at the last minute (fortunately news reached the CRIER in time); the week previous, Portland was struck by an ice storm that turned streets to snow-covered glass, froze pipes, felled trees, and cut off power and telephone service over large areas, It was not, thus, surprising that Court began somewhat late. What was surprising is that the event was pleasant, enjoyable, and the hastily-assembled pot luck was good and ample. Take that, Norns!
At First Court, Prince Ulfred and Princess Valkyrie were piped in, the pipers being Sir Gerald of Galloway and Son. Following them came Queen Alyanora and Dowager Princess Janeltis.
The Queen, it was noted, wore a grey armband.
Ludwig of Lemminghaus and Blackhand were named to the Queen's Guard. Reynaud of Burgundy and Michael the Black (in absentia) were named Queen's Archers. In honor of Joan of Arc's birthday, Miyamoto Tsukikage, as a female fighter, was given the Queen's Favor.
Scellanus of Skye, who received the Silver Rose for being runner-up in the Coronet Lists, was called forward with his lady, Maelen of Catcott; Maelen also received a token as she too deserved recognition. A song was sung, commemorating Manfred's epic battle against a sun-shade. Scellanus of Skye, our newest Knight, was made Champion of An Tir (Manfred being ready to ascend the throne).
Numerous awards of arms were given, among them one to the Madrone Culinary Guild en masse.
The Southern Order of Motley was called forth, but it did not come. While all waited, there were more presentations, and Michelle d'Arc-en-ciel played the flute. Erin of Lemati bellydanced, and Maelen of Catcott and Scellanus of Skve announced they would wed in a medieval ceremony, June 16-17 in Lion’s Gate.
Belated awards for the Best Birthday Present were given in various inventive categories, to: Donn an Bronach ; Janeltis Karaine, Starfarer; Manfred Kriegstreiber; Blackhand; Aislinn; Ludwig von Lemrninghaus; David du Lac and Gillian of Duncanswoo; Kierka; Steingrim and Rhiannon; and Ulfheoinn in Vegfarandi.
At 6 pm Court was adjourned for dinner. Some folk went to restaurants, and others shared potluck in the hall. Food was provided by the autocrats, in addition to that brought by the guests.
Inevitably, considering the Fates and the driving conditions, court re-adjourned late, with a truncated Grand March by baronies; delegations were also present from Mists and the College of Saint Bunstable.
With a crib note taped to his sword, the new champion Scellanus announced the approach of Manfred and Koressa to claim their thrones. As they were crowned, portents abounded, for lightning did flicker inside the very hall (skeptics said 'twas but photo-flash, whatever that might be). The personal crowns were presented, the Great Seal was proffered, and then the various Orders were called forth. The Knights swore a good two-edged Norse-style oath, during which His Highness bade them keep standing; then came the masters and mistresses of the Laurel and Pelican, and the landed barons and baronesses.
Kendrew McFlandry of Dundee and Andrew McFlandry of Dundee, O'Guinn Silverwolf, Domric the Sober and Harrald of Warrington were named to the Princess' Guard. Anne of Caerdydd, Erin of Lemati, Bolverk of Momchilovich, Alexa of Krasnadar, Valkyrie, and Kerrinda of Kymry were made ladies-in-waiting.
Then were Ulfred Dromrnfjell and Valkyrie made Jarl and Jarla (Norse :for Earl).
Gwendolyn Caer Cerddinnen was awarded the OLM; then all others who wished to swear fealty were invited to do so, The Prince and Princess swore fealty to the Queen, who reciprocated.
Betrothal negotiations between House HavOk and the Borogrove were carried out in public, with one of the participants (Bolverk) screaming in protest and being forcibly restrained. The Prince opined that the woman was worth at least three groats; this price was agreed on. The site for the happy event (more screams from Bolverk) will be at Egilstourney, and there the Chipmunk is to wed Sir Seamus Piecemaker whether she will or no, Tickets will be sold to the shivaree.
In somewhat less-dramatic style Gavin of Moonrose (also known as Pathfinder) announced his betrothal to Leal de Cinquefurthe de Normandie.
Lest Queen Alyanora forget the humble customs of her homeland while journeying in farplaces, Elan of Dragonstryst presented her with a cake in the form of a turnip.
Ludwig von Lemninghaus and Aislinn were given something now indecipherable in token of their w1llingness to lend a hand when asked.
Gwendolyn Caer Cerddinnen presented heraldic letterpaper to the Throne, and gave Manfred a bumblebee pin. (And his Highness had thought himself done with bees forever!)
Prince Manfred proclaimed a new law regarding fighting; it will be found in ANNOUNCEMENTS this issue. The calligraphy contest was won by Theodulf, and the footwear contest by Manfred. The jewelry contest was held over until Egilstourney.
Some of the revellers then went in search of further revels while others, your Chronicler among them, stumbled wearily off to bed. The fates were not done with us yet: in the night it snowed (began while most people were leaving the after-revel) and by morning the streets were covered with the stuff, leading many to mutter dire predictions of Fimbulwinter. As far as is known no An Tir bodies lie beneath the Portland drifts, awaiting Spring.
From The Crier (March 1979)