Coronet Tourney 8
An Tir’s eighth Coronet Tourney
Held on March 27, 1976 at Mount Hood Stables, Portland, OR. Victor Steingrim Wulfaresson Stallari. Coronated Prince at Saint Edwin’s Tourney and Beltane May 1, 1976, with Princess Hrefna Aebsynth Neilsdattir.
Event Announcement
MARCH CORONET TOURNEY: The Coronet Tourney for the Principality of An Tir will be held Saturday March 27 at the Mount Hood Stables in eastern Portland. These stables are said to be never-before-used and strewn with clean straw, and HEATED. It is rumored that a snack bar will be open, and that overnight camping indoors will be provided for about $1/person. Further details will be provided when they are received.
[The Crier #51 (March 1976) page 1]
MARCH CORONET TOURNEY, AN TIR:
The Coronet Tourney for the Principality of An Tir will be held on Saturday, March 27, A.S. X, in the Barony of Three Mountains, Portland, OR. (see maps).
The Mount Hood Stables, site of the event, is a large horse barn with arena. It is unheated. There is, however, a heated snack bar on the grounds, and this will be in operation.
COST: Rental cost of the arena is $125. [This section of the announcement is CENSORED by order of the Prince as it is contrary to the CORPORA of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.]
Arts and crafts personnel will have available a limited number of clean stalls in which to set up; the rental cost of these stalls is $3.
SCHEDULE: Media coverage is anticipated. It is, thus, important that events begin on time. Line-up for the Grand March will begin at 11:45 AM and the March itself will start AT NOON SHARP. Those not in their proper places at that time will not be presented.
BRING: Those who wish to bring pavilions, have them at the site Friday evening, that events not be unduly delayed. All are requested to bring banners. Warm clothing is advised.
LODGING: Overnight accommodations (floor space, for the most part) in Three Mountains are being coordinated by James of Northkeep (Jim Oliver). Camping space will be available in the meadow of House Sang'Griffe.
OTHER INFORMATION may be had by contacting A'Bra the Trader (Abra Gwartney), Principality Master of Arts.
IN ADDITION, Those from the Northern part of the Principality (Lionsgate, En Tice, Madrone) seeking transport or riders to the Tourney--the riders will be expected to help with gas money--please see the BUREAU OF TRANSPORT announcement in the "Announcements" section of this issue.
[INSTRUCTIONS and MAP included in issue.]
[The Crier #52 (April 1976) page 5-6]
Event Chronicle
CORONET TOURNEY, AN TIR, THREE MOUNTAINS, MARCH 27 A.S.X
The Coronet Tourney of the Principality of An Tir took place on March 27, 1976, in the Barony of Three Mountains.
It was splendidly autocrated by Three Mountains in general, and largely co-ordinated by Master of Arts A'bra the Trader. The populace, arriving from as far as Lionsgate and California, was amazed by a totally-accurate site map, and was further stunned to see events begin, as advertised, precisely on time --much to the chagrin of some laggard notables.
Besides SCA, mundane spectators and media personnel were also present. Television cameramen covered the Grand March and scanned the crowd; they were fascinated by the challenge matches, especially in view of the fine armor worn. It is said by those who saw the news that night that coverage was, for once, straight and approving--we were not The Funny Thing At The End Of The News.
First Court was brief; after music by the Collective for Preservation of Early Music (who entertained throughout the day), Iida and the Irish Sultan presented bellydancing to the delight of Throne and populace. Swift upon the clang of finger-cymbals and the thump of drums sped the clash of arms and the thwack of blows, as challenges began. That lists be not unduly delayed there were not allotted an inordinate amount of time.
Throughout the afternoon, while fighters slew each other for the Coronet of An Tir and the honor of their ladies, other events took place: a sweetmeats contest was won by Gilmirron of the Blue Flame (first), Viscountess Barbara of Galloway (second) and Deirdre Muldomhnaigh (third) ; at which point some starving newspaper reporters appeared and, under guise of interviews and photographs, managed to put away a goodly quantity of the winning delicacies.
Medieval food was on sale, craftsmen displayed their wares, and dalliance and conversation proceeded apace.
Warned that the area (a large horse-barn, more cleanly than thought possible) would be unheated, none was disappointed; one perennial topic of conversation was the cold, and various remedies were tried to more or less avail. Manly blood ran faster at the sight of Serena's bellydancing, and those who could tell left foot from right were able to join in bransles, a pavane, and a galliard all led by Viscountess Gwendolyn Caer Cerddinnen. Even those slow of foot and cold of frame agreed that, for the first time, the March Tourney was plagued neither by wind, nor rain, nor huzzanga.
In the final, hard-fought lists, Steingrim Wulfharesson faced Eric Blackhand, and 'twas not until the final epic round that the victor was decided. Blows rained fast and heavy, Eric weilding a mace, Steingrim a sword; after much carnage Steingrim was victorious, and will be crowned our next Prince in May.
At Final Court, Viscount Sir Jerald of Galloway announced Sherwood Forest Days, in Sherwood, Oregon, July 24th. In an impressive ceremony, Steingrim Wulfharesson was knighted, and took the name of Steingrim Stallari. Presentations were made, and Michael of Dragonswood did swear homage as Baron of Adiantum, whereupon King William swore, in his turn, fealty, and presented Michael with a Baronial circlet. All witnessed and cheered the long life of the King, the Kingdom, and the new Baron of Adiantum.
The Knights of An Tir were summoned to swear fealty and service to the Crown and Kingdom of the West; His Majesty swore likewise in His turn.
Gilmirron of the Blue Flame was then called; intent on being useful, he had meanwhile donned later-than-medieval garb, but this was ignored; he was awarded the Order of the Laurel. Michael of Dragonswood gave Bjorn of HavOk the Mucking Tall Maul for "improvement in fighting and/or disregard of bodily harm". Their Highnesses of An Tir, Prince Elrond and Princess Gilrean, invited all citizens of the Principality to their Nuptial High Mass at 2pm April 24, Blessed Sacrament Church, Seattle--it is to be a medieval ceremony.
Sean Gealt reminded all of the May 1st Saint Edwin's Day and Beltaine Tourney at Ravenna Park, Seattle, which he promised will not start on time, thus giving surcease from overmuch efficiency. Baron Gerhard Kendal of Lionsgate mentioned the April 10-11 University of Ithra session in Vancouver, B. C. (Lionsgate), and the May 8th Bardic Revel likewise to be held there.
His Majesty King William advised all fighters to practice diligently for the Shasta Expedition and mentioned the Caid Rebellion, May 15th in Reislingshire, as well as a forthcoming War on Atenveldt in October. Glfhe6inn inn vegfarandi announced Egilstourney, Memorial Day Weekend, Adiantum; there is a munificent tourney prize (a Viking chest); a Bardic short-adventure contest, prize being a tapestry; and, next year, the Bardic contest will be a Norse saga relating an incident from the life of Egil Skallagrimson, whose memorial this yearly tourney is.
The last weekend of June will hold the Oregon Renaissance Faire (now called the Country Fair), which is said to be a splendid occasion, at which the Medievalists have a site defensible from mundane incursions.
All the populace then cheered everone available; the banners were furled, the royal platform speedily dismantled, the thrones stowed, belongings whisked into cars, and what was for a time a medieval tourney field was again a horse barn, left empty with its memories, as those of the Current Middle Ages meandered off to their various revels or relaxations.
[The Crier #53 (May 1976) pages 11-12.]