Summer Hunt IV XLIII/2008

Summer Hunt IV July 25-27, 2008

Pictures for Summer Hunt IV can be found here: Summer Hunt IV Riders and Archers

and here: Summer Hunt IV A&S and Barding contests

The new Champions of the Shire of Earnrokke are: Heavy Weapons- Baron William of the Battered Helm

Equestrian -Lady Francesca da Monte

Arts and Sciences -Banu Shadra (not a typo! up against 6 other entries)

Archery -Banu Shadra (trailing a mini-me!)

Over 200 people attended Summer Hunt this year including some from as far away as Trimaris: Duchess Elspeth Trelawney. She was kind enough to help judge the A&S contests.

The 'fundraising' for Gypsy Caravan's Sam was successful--two boxes food and items were donated . $180 cash was raised. We also got an update on Sam.--He is showing positive signs of recovery, so keep up the good thoughts, prayers and support for this family.

This event was truly a concerted effort. The surrounding branches of Midhaven, Shittimwoode, Aquaterra, BAO, & Dragon's Laire & as far away as Dragon's Mist-contributed their efforts. Thanks! to the many people who helped make this event the best Summer Hunt EVER!

THL Godith and Lady Signy came down from Shittimwoode to erect the Cloisters which were used as a a showcase for the feast and evening court.

Baron Hauk and Baroness Rosamund presided over all courts for both days. And Baron Hauk amazed us with his horn signalling prowess.

THL Allen Pierce served as Court Herald. At Saturday evening Court, THL Giraldus Evienece , resident of Earnrokke, was given the Aquaterra service award called the SeaHorse for his service to Aquaterra .

Rapier activites were run by Lady Wulfwyn- the Winner was THL Morrigan Graham & Most Chivalric was Basilius (sp) And thanks to- HW & rapier Lysts-Angharad ver Reynulf HW MiC -Carolina da PoliAna Thrown Weapons Marshal- Arn Ansgar Rapier Marshal -Lady Wulfwyn

More thanks- Equestrian Championship Asst MiC -Macha the Determined for authorizations. Hunting Preserve Course set up-THL Agelos Evienece with THL Khaidu, Lord Phydeaux, THL Thorkel ; Field take down Agelos & Tristan Sr EMs helpers-THLs Khaidu and Saikhan ScoreKeeper-Baroness Anastasia EMiTs-Baroness Tsuruko, Ersebet, Seabhdan

Archery Championship MiC-Ersebet and Khaidu Archery Scorekeeper- Baroness Anastasia

A&S Judges For the Shire Championship-Duchess Elspeth (who came all the way from Trimaris to work this event ;'>) & Duchess Angharad, and THL Saikhan A&S entries- TBA and the documentation posted on the Hunt Guild Website

Dog Barding contest won by 'Habibi the Mongol dog' entered by Khaidu and Saikhan.

Prizes were donated (& artisan*): Wulfwyn*, Siobhan a Burc*, THLs Godith & Saikhan , Baroness Anastasia, THL Saikhan

On-site Merchantocrat-Lady Jan Kaupmaorsdottir Gold Key -Lady Suzanne d'Quest Troll! Siobhan a Burc with crew-Master Robyrt, THL Godith, Lady Signy, Lord Arjay. Katheryn Brennan

Chirurgeon-HL Jade (didn't have anything to do all weekend--yippee!)

Silent Auction set up and work was conducted primarily by Crios Sealgaire.

Betting Man's Guide Auctioneer was Baroness Anastasia. (This was the most successful Auction ever! )

Sunday Hunt Guild Activities Congrats to Samira al Waadi and Marguerite fitzWilliam for achieving Valet de Venerie (First Level of the Hunt Guild Persona Challenges) Hunting Weapons Contest-won by Siobhan a Burc for her research on SpearThrowers. Congrats! Archery Marshal on Sunday -THL Asny Haakonsdottir Hunt Persona Challenge on Sunday-judges were Baronesses Anastasia & Tsuruko, THL Saikhan

Pictures and video of everything and everyone will be uploaded next week on Summer Hunt website! [www.SummerHunt.org] Summer Hunt thanks for playing at Summer Hunt! Donwenna La Mareschale

Report from Baroness Anastasia Alexandrovna Andreeva (OL), scorekeeper for the Summer Hunt Challenge Course Mounted hunters 13 riders

Francesca, Cernach, Miranda, Duncan. all with 180, did a run off and the winners were in this order.

Tristan, Giraldus and Agelos were 135

Sebhdenn was 120

Tara was 100

Thorkel and Lela were 90

Ersebet 60

Macha 45

Montero de pie (unmounted hunters-Portuguese term from DOM Duarte's 14th C treatise) Hunters 25 hunters 7 shots

Shadhra 65

Vidhaar 55

Allan ap neal, Bjorin of Shittimwood, Styrrcarr, Leo the hunter, 50

Baron Hauk, Robert de Perceval, 45

Tarabhan 40

Duncan Mckay, Elsbeth, Daffydd, 35

Daron(?) the sinister, Beorn Silverhair, Khaidu 25

Marguarite 20

Annette Antonelli 15

Anora, Wulfwyn 10

Amicia 5

Ullsveinn, Linessa, Eibehln, Jimmy, Asnee Hawkensdaughter 0

THE RIDERLESS HORSE comes forth Wearing Sir Jerald's Caparison

Valerius in Riderless Horse Ceremony for Viscount Sir Jerald of Galloway

HERALD READS "It is right and fitting that members of the populace of An Tir who pass on be remembered and recognized for their presence and contributions to the the Shire of Earnrokke . " "Today we honor Viscount Sir Jerald of Galloway and name the Shire of Earnrokke Equestrian Championship in his honor. For over 40 years , he was a great supporter of equestrian activities not only in this shire and kingdom, but also in the entire Known World. You see here before you, Valerius, one of the horses he often rode. Sir Jerald rode Valerius to third place one year in the Summer Hunt II Equestrian Championship; it was one of the last competitions he ever rode in. Today Valerius is again wearing Sir Jerald's tack: the caparison bearing his arms as well as a Celtic patterned bridle. " "This last year we also lost THL Karl Redstone. House Redstone has given the Shire of Earnrokke permission to give him tribute by naming our Heavy Weapons Championship in his honor. THL Karl Redstone founded the original shire on this island and upon his good works was Earnrokke created. Will House Redstone step forward and face the populace so all may acknowledge you on behalf of your founder Karl Redstone? " "And to day we also remember the good works of Baron Julian Farnsworth a Master of the Laurel and Pelican. The Shire of Earnrokke Archery Championship is named in his honor because he supported the creation of Earnrokke on many levels. At the first Summer Hunt, he suggested that the archers be allowed to run the Hunt Course, then he proceeded to show us how it was done! His run was an inspiration to us all . His Baroness Arianne created for Earnrokke, the Archery Championship token which sports one of Baron Julian's many archery awards. IF Baroness Arianne is present will she come forth on his behalf? " "For each person we remember through the Shire of Earnrokke Memorial Championships: Viscount Sir Jerald of Galloway, Baron Julian Farnsworth and THL Karl Redstone..... we will now bow our heads for a moment of silence."