I hope this missive finds you in Goode Health and Goode Spirits!
We are accepting bids for Nottinghill Coill Baronial Birthday 2012.
We usually hold Birthday the last weekend of February.
The dates are: Friday 24, Saturday 25, Sunday 26, 2012
Send bids to me at: barontakeda@yahoo.com
best regards,
Baron Takeda Yoshinaka
Seneschal, Nottinghill Coill
Friday, April 29, 2011
Southern Atlantia Clothier’s Guild Activities for 2011
Emphasis: During 2011, the Southern Clothier’s Guild will focus on Italian Renaissance clothing for women during the time period of 1460 through 1540 A.D. with the end goal of a competition to be held at the next Nottinghill Coill Baronial Birthday event.
Activities: The Southern Clothier’s Guild activities leading up to the competition would include an overview class on Italian Renaissance clothing (already done), a how-to class on documentation, several hands-on sewing and fitting sessions and a final class on putting the documentation and garment together for the competition.
Dates:
Overview class - already done (Lady Anastasia della Russo Scuddo)
May 28 and 29
Introduction to Documentation (Mistress Etain)
Cutting/fitting the Italian Bodice pattern
Open sewing
June 18 and 19
June 18 and 19
Cartridge pleating class (Baroness Beatrice)
Open sewing
July 2, 3, and 4
July 2, 3, and 4
Sewing Bootcamp (open sewing)
August 6 and 7
August 6 and 7
Sleeves for Italian Renaissance gown
Open sewing
October 29 and 30
Planning and cutting the chemise
Open sewing
November 12 and 13
Sewing the chemise
January 2012 (date to be determined later)
Hems and finishing the clothing
Putting the Documentation together (Mistress Etain)
February (or whenever event is held) Competition
Open sewing
October 29 and 30
Planning and cutting the chemise
Open sewing
November 12 and 13
Sewing the chemise
January 2012 (date to be determined later)
Hems and finishing the clothing
Putting the Documentation together (Mistress Etain)
February (or whenever event is held) Competition
Greetings from Rohesia
This month's A&S section will feature a criss-cross puzzle with the theme, "The World of Medieval Dye". Anyone can enter! Please submit your answers via email to (arwynn16[at]gmail.com) before the next Quill is published. A winner will be drawn from those who correctly solve the puzzle. Prize(s) and winners will be announced at a later date.
Have fun,
Lady Rohesia
Across
2. Highly prized in the Mediterranean as a source of purple extracted from this species of shellfish.
3. Scarlet resinous pigment secreted onto a host tree by insects of many different varities.
5. Common protein-based fiber produced by by the coat of certain domesticated animals.
8. Dye, produced because of the carminic acid present, is extracted from the bodies of this female insect.
9. These type of colors are prone to fading when exposed to sunlight or washing.
11. Name used for dyes that produce color without the use of a mordant.
14. Seeds of this plant, which is a source for blue, have been found as far back as the Neolithic period.
18. Insoluble color particles that may be attached to the surface of cloth using a binding agent.
21. Fibers from this plant are what is used to create linen.
22. Red-brown dye from this type of tree.
23. The word Crimson is derived from the unlaid eggs of this scale insect that produces a red color.
25. Common source of natural dyes, in Europe in the 15-17th centuries, that was extracted by ammonia fermentation or boiling water.
26. Iron oxide pigment from clay thst can be used to dye textiles a ruddy or reddish-brown color.
Down
1. A city that the two major land trade routes for dyes traveled through during the 12th century.
2. A substance used to set dyes by forming a chemical bridge from dye to fiber; in latin it means "to bite"
4. A kind of berry that can be easily found today that could produce pale blues and purples but were not color or lightfast.
6. Can be found in oak galls and used to assist the dye in adhering to the fibers.
7. Crocus sativus
10. Producing blue dye, it was a rare commodity in Europe until after the late 15th century.
11. Flowering plant native to Asia that produces a substantive yellow dye for natural fibers.
12. First developed in ancient China and is a natural protein fiber.
13. An acidic mordant best used on wool and silk. Can also be found in modern baking soda.
15. Solution of dye and water or other liquid in which textiles are dyed.
16. Major port city that supplied and traded dyestuffs from ship routes. It was here that the "Plictho de Larti de Tentori" was written.
17. This plant was a source for bright yellow color and when combined with woad it produces a brilliant green.
19. Vegetable-based red dye is extracted from the roots of this plant.
20. A term used for dyes that require use of a mordant to bind the color to the fiber.
24. Dye as well as tannins are extracted from the rind of this fruit.
*Puzzle was created by Puzzlemaker at DiscoveryEducation.com & Clipart is from Florida Center for Instructional Technology http://etc.usf.edu/clipart
WOPP: Kingdom of Heaven
Saturday August 20, 2011, 9am-9pm
The year is 1187AD and the city of Jerusalem is under siege! So be you Saracen or Crusader, come join the fight in the Kingdom of Heaven and spend the day in St. Georges Canton. If you’re going to attend one Event this year, make it this one. Why you ask? “Deus lo volt!” (“God wills it!”).
Please check our website www.stgeorges.atlantia.sca.org
A&S Activities:
Triathalon: Enter ALL three categories, winner has highest combined score!
1. Reliquaries.
2. Wonders of the Muslim World.
3. Anything documentable to the Movie.
Table Top Siege Weapon competition:
Marshmallows will be hurled for distance and accuracy.
Martial Activities:
Both Heavy and Rapier will fight a Breach Battle!
The opposing forces will be lead by:
Heavy: Sir Afshin (Saracens) vs. Sir Sinclair (Crusaders).
Rapier: Lord Marcus (Saracens) vs. Captain Brandon (Crusaders).
Archery: Scenario will be Battlements shoot!
Feast: Lady Jamila will prepare Feast. There are rumors of Apricot Cookies!
For dietary concerns please contact Lady Jamila at fairydusted27[at]yahoo.com.
Costs: Make checks payable to: SCA, Inc., Canton of St. Georges.
Adult Member Daytrip: $8.00 Adult Non-member: $13.00
Adult Feast: $7.00
Youth 6-17 Daytrip: $5.00 Youth 6-17 Feast: $5.00
Troll: Open from 10am-2pm
Reservationist: Lady Caitriona inghean Ghiolla Phadraig (Jen Dutschke)
308 Earle Rd., Central, SC 29630 Email: scagreyhound[at]yahoo.com
Event Steward: Baron Takeda Yoshinaka.(Andrew Dutschke)
308 Earle Rd., Central, SC 29630. Phone:(864) 430-5524, Email: barontakeda[at]yahoo.com
Site: Pickens County Shrine Club, 831 Griffin Mill Rd., Pickens, SC 29671
Restrictions: No Pets, No Fires, Discreetly wet site!
Directions: Take best route to Highway 123. Take Highway 178 north towards Pickens. At the second red light turn Right onto Breazeale Rd, then Left onto Griffin Mill Rd. The Site is on the Right.
The year is 1187AD and the city of Jerusalem is under siege! So be you Saracen or Crusader, come join the fight in the Kingdom of Heaven and spend the day in St. Georges Canton. If you’re going to attend one Event this year, make it this one. Why you ask? “Deus lo volt!” (“God wills it!”).
Please check our website www.stgeorges.atlantia.sca.org
A&S Activities:
Triathalon: Enter ALL three categories, winner has highest combined score!
1. Reliquaries.
2. Wonders of the Muslim World.
3. Anything documentable to the Movie.
Table Top Siege Weapon competition:
Marshmallows will be hurled for distance and accuracy.
Martial Activities:
Both Heavy and Rapier will fight a Breach Battle!
The opposing forces will be lead by:
Heavy: Sir Afshin (Saracens) vs. Sir Sinclair (Crusaders).
Rapier: Lord Marcus (Saracens) vs. Captain Brandon (Crusaders).
Archery: Scenario will be Battlements shoot!
Feast: Lady Jamila will prepare Feast. There are rumors of Apricot Cookies!
For dietary concerns please contact Lady Jamila at fairydusted27[at]yahoo.com.
Costs: Make checks payable to: SCA, Inc., Canton of St. Georges.
Adult Member Daytrip: $8.00 Adult Non-member: $13.00
Adult Feast: $7.00
Youth 6-17 Daytrip: $5.00 Youth 6-17 Feast: $5.00
Troll: Open from 10am-2pm
Reservationist: Lady Caitriona inghean Ghiolla Phadraig (Jen Dutschke)
308 Earle Rd., Central, SC 29630 Email: scagreyhound[at]yahoo.com
Event Steward: Baron Takeda Yoshinaka.(Andrew Dutschke)
308 Earle Rd., Central, SC 29630. Phone:(864) 430-5524, Email: barontakeda[at]yahoo.com
Site: Pickens County Shrine Club, 831 Griffin Mill Rd., Pickens, SC 29671
Restrictions: No Pets, No Fires, Discreetly wet site!
Directions: Take best route to Highway 123. Take Highway 178 north towards Pickens. At the second red light turn Right onto Breazeale Rd, then Left onto Griffin Mill Rd. The Site is on the Right.
The Raptor's Tale, Part Five: by Cap'n Jack Black of Flint
As the two walked, they chatted quietly, catching up. “It’s been what, six months since we saw each other last?” she asked. “Last I saw you, you were headed towards the western coast of Africa to see what you could find, if I recall correctly?”
He nodded, and answered, “Aye, that I was. Found a ship, and got meself into a spot of trouble, no surprise there, ehh?” He laughed ruefully. “Now I’ve got someone after me, that has a bit more behind him than most of the fools who think they can take me head.” Melina laid a hand on his arm, and shook her head.
“Not here, wait until we are out to sea. There are too many of the Queen’s ears in Lisbon, especially after your last appearance here. Coming here was not the smartest move you have made recently. You were here too recently, and you caused a stir with what happened when you came in last.” They then came to the gangplank, and boarded the ship. Turning to Mr. Thomas, BlackJack spoke.
“Make ready the Surgeon’s quarters, and ensure that she is well provided for.” Mr. Thomas nodded, and replied. “Aye, Captain. Ms. Percavail’s things have already been brought aboard by her servant, and he is preparing the sick bay now.”
BlackJack raised an eyebrow, and started to say something when Melina carefully elbowed him in the ribs. “Of course, thank you Mr. Thomas. We’re ready to put to sea whenever you are, set course due south, all possible speed. I’ll take Melina below, and get her settled.” Mr. Thomas nodded, and returned to his duties. Melina and BlackJack headed down to Melina’s new quarters.
As they got down to the sick bay, they spotted a man moving about, organizing with quick, efficient movements. Melina spoke quietly as they approached. “Aerak is considered Magnus’ best, and most likely heir apparent to the network if anything should befall Magnus. He has been posing as my escort and bodyguard, to allow me to travel freely. You know as well as I that women of any skill are frowned upon, especially one with my medical knowledge. Magnus had sent him looking for me, as a way to get a surgeon onto your ship, and a way to get Aerak close to you so that you could get the information that Magnus needed you to have.”
“But what made you believe that he was one of Magnus’ men, and that you could trust him?” BlackJack asked, curiously suspicious. “I’ve never known you to blindly take someone at their word.”
She laughed and slapped him on the arm. “You oaf, of course I didn’t follow him blindly. He carried this, said it was from Magnus.” She presented a small signet to BlackJack, gold with a black DK embossed in it. BlackJack kept a match to it in a locked chest in his cabin, as did all who were part of that brotherhood, what seemed like ages ago. Thinking back, he realized that as far as he knew, he and Magnus were the only two of that ragged brotherhood still around.
A hand on his arm brought him back to the present from his reverie. “Are you all right, Jack?” Melina asked, a concerned look in her eyes.
“Aye, lass, I’m fine, thanks. Just thinkin about how things have changed over the years. Recent conversations and now this,” he held up the ring, “Are beginnin ta make me feel me age. It’s not just the years, but the things I have seen and done over them. No matter, let’s see what this messenger of Magnus’ has for us, shall we?” They moved into the sick bay and closed the door behind them.
“Well, Aerak? Tell me what news ye bring? This is probably the second most secure spot in the ship, after me own quarters. Most of the crew believes this area is haunted by those who have died here, and those who’ve not been lucky enough to be saved by Melina here think it’s bad luck ta have her aboard.” She nodded a thank you as she began organizing some of her more personal items in the cabinets on the walls.
“Well, Captain, if you want the information now, I can give it to you, but I would think that you would want to have all of your officers hear what I have to say, so that plans might be devised. That and I would only have to give my report once, instead of twice.” Aerak grinned insolently at BlackJack as he spoke.
“Lad, ye be lucky that Magnus likes ye, or I’d have ye tossed overboard fer talking to me like that, I don’t care that ye be right,” BlackJack laughed as he replied. “Very well, then, let’s be up to me cabin, so that we can decide what we need do. Melina,” he asked as he turned to her. “Are you a’right here for now, or do you wish to join us in council?”
“No Captain, I have nothing of value to add to this council of war you are about to have, so I shall stay here, and begin my preparations to receive wounded during the battle, when it is joined.” Melina made a sour face at the thought of the impending loss of life, and BlackJack shrugged.
“I’m sorry lass, I know how ye feel. I don’t like losin' men anymore than you do. These lads are like me family, but I’ll be damned if I’m goin ta let Drake take them to London to have their necks stretched. Aerak, shall we?” BlackJack pointed towards the door, and both men went above. As they left the surgeon’s quarters, BlackJack stopped one of the cabin boys and told him to get Mr. Thomas and the rest of the officers to his cabin immediately. The boy nodded and ran off.
To Be Continued....
He nodded, and answered, “Aye, that I was. Found a ship, and got meself into a spot of trouble, no surprise there, ehh?” He laughed ruefully. “Now I’ve got someone after me, that has a bit more behind him than most of the fools who think they can take me head.” Melina laid a hand on his arm, and shook her head.
“Not here, wait until we are out to sea. There are too many of the Queen’s ears in Lisbon, especially after your last appearance here. Coming here was not the smartest move you have made recently. You were here too recently, and you caused a stir with what happened when you came in last.” They then came to the gangplank, and boarded the ship. Turning to Mr. Thomas, BlackJack spoke.
“Make ready the Surgeon’s quarters, and ensure that she is well provided for.” Mr. Thomas nodded, and replied. “Aye, Captain. Ms. Percavail’s things have already been brought aboard by her servant, and he is preparing the sick bay now.”
BlackJack raised an eyebrow, and started to say something when Melina carefully elbowed him in the ribs. “Of course, thank you Mr. Thomas. We’re ready to put to sea whenever you are, set course due south, all possible speed. I’ll take Melina below, and get her settled.” Mr. Thomas nodded, and returned to his duties. Melina and BlackJack headed down to Melina’s new quarters.
As they got down to the sick bay, they spotted a man moving about, organizing with quick, efficient movements. Melina spoke quietly as they approached. “Aerak is considered Magnus’ best, and most likely heir apparent to the network if anything should befall Magnus. He has been posing as my escort and bodyguard, to allow me to travel freely. You know as well as I that women of any skill are frowned upon, especially one with my medical knowledge. Magnus had sent him looking for me, as a way to get a surgeon onto your ship, and a way to get Aerak close to you so that you could get the information that Magnus needed you to have.”
“But what made you believe that he was one of Magnus’ men, and that you could trust him?” BlackJack asked, curiously suspicious. “I’ve never known you to blindly take someone at their word.”
She laughed and slapped him on the arm. “You oaf, of course I didn’t follow him blindly. He carried this, said it was from Magnus.” She presented a small signet to BlackJack, gold with a black DK embossed in it. BlackJack kept a match to it in a locked chest in his cabin, as did all who were part of that brotherhood, what seemed like ages ago. Thinking back, he realized that as far as he knew, he and Magnus were the only two of that ragged brotherhood still around.
A hand on his arm brought him back to the present from his reverie. “Are you all right, Jack?” Melina asked, a concerned look in her eyes.
“Aye, lass, I’m fine, thanks. Just thinkin about how things have changed over the years. Recent conversations and now this,” he held up the ring, “Are beginnin ta make me feel me age. It’s not just the years, but the things I have seen and done over them. No matter, let’s see what this messenger of Magnus’ has for us, shall we?” They moved into the sick bay and closed the door behind them.
“Well, Aerak? Tell me what news ye bring? This is probably the second most secure spot in the ship, after me own quarters. Most of the crew believes this area is haunted by those who have died here, and those who’ve not been lucky enough to be saved by Melina here think it’s bad luck ta have her aboard.” She nodded a thank you as she began organizing some of her more personal items in the cabinets on the walls.
“Well, Captain, if you want the information now, I can give it to you, but I would think that you would want to have all of your officers hear what I have to say, so that plans might be devised. That and I would only have to give my report once, instead of twice.” Aerak grinned insolently at BlackJack as he spoke.
“Lad, ye be lucky that Magnus likes ye, or I’d have ye tossed overboard fer talking to me like that, I don’t care that ye be right,” BlackJack laughed as he replied. “Very well, then, let’s be up to me cabin, so that we can decide what we need do. Melina,” he asked as he turned to her. “Are you a’right here for now, or do you wish to join us in council?”
“No Captain, I have nothing of value to add to this council of war you are about to have, so I shall stay here, and begin my preparations to receive wounded during the battle, when it is joined.” Melina made a sour face at the thought of the impending loss of life, and BlackJack shrugged.
“I’m sorry lass, I know how ye feel. I don’t like losin' men anymore than you do. These lads are like me family, but I’ll be damned if I’m goin ta let Drake take them to London to have their necks stretched. Aerak, shall we?” BlackJack pointed towards the door, and both men went above. As they left the surgeon’s quarters, BlackJack stopped one of the cabin boys and told him to get Mr. Thomas and the rest of the officers to his cabin immediately. The boy nodded and ran off.
To Be Continued....
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