[MR] A&S at Coronation

[Munger Family]

Greetings Atlantia.  As promised, the following contains details on the A&S
activities planned for Coronation coming October 6th.   The official website
will be updated soon to also reflect this information.

 

"Conspicuous Consumption" Competition:  Those of 14th century Russia desired
to outdo their neighbor with their flare and display of wealth.  This
competition is all about displaying your wealth on your person.  It is open
to garb from ANY time or place.  Documentation describing your "wealth" is
required.  Judging will happen during the timeslot chosen during
registration.

 

"Entertainment" for the new Rulers:  On this special day in history, there
would have been entertainment for the new King and Queen.  Present yourself
(or your team) for this competition to win the coveted honor or performing
at the end of evening court.  It can be any "medieval" form of
entertainment.

 

Royal Scrivener:  Per Kingdom Law: "The Scrivener Royal for excellence in
calligraphy and illumination, and acts as the personal scribe of the Crown.
The Scrivener Royal shall serve a term of six months and the competition to
choose a new Scrivener Royal shall be held at Coronation."

 

Tempore Atlantia:  1492-1600 is this event's time period.

 

Tempore Poetry: The Poeta Atlantiae is sponsoring a poetry competition at
Coronation in connection with Tempore Atlantia.  The time frame is
1492-1600.  Your poem must be written in a medieval style that was popular
from 1492-1600.  In addition, it should cover an historic event in Russia
during the period 1492-1600.  Russian history during this time period is
peppered with poetic fodder.  Events include the reign of Ivan the Terrible
(the first Russian Tsar), the Russo-Turkish War, the Crimean Campaign, the
conquest of Siberia, Polish-Lithuanian raids, and the sea-trading blockade
carried out by the Swedes, Poles and the Hanseatic League.  Ivan himself
wrote poetry, was a composer of considerable talent, and supported the arts.
His Orthodox liturgical hymn, "Stichiron No. 1 in Honor of St. Peter" and
fragments of his letters were put into music in modern times.  Sadly, Ivan
accidentally killed his son during an argument.  Documentation is required.
Please indicate the time frame for the style of medieval poetry you used and
provide a brief introduction to the story your poem conveys.  Other judging
criteria and a short form documentation form are provided on the Poeta
Website at  <http://poeta.atlantia.sca.org/fnc.htm>
http://poeta.atlantia.sca.org/fnc.htm   Of course, we will be delighted to
accept your poem even with minimal documentation.  There will be a separate
judging category for children aged 12 and younger.  Judging requirements
will be relaxed for children.

 

Open Display:  All are welcome to display their work.

 

It's going to be a busy day!  If you are planning on coming PLEASE
pre-register so that we may prepare the site properly.  

 

In your service,

Mariana Francisco, Autocrat

Apprentice, House Haakonstead

Chatelaine, Barony of Tir-y-Don

mariana at haakonstead.org