[Ponte Alto] The Baron's and Baroness' Pennsic Report

[Katharina von Bayern]

Greetings to the Barony of our Heart!

 

We apologize for not responding sooner, but Olaf and I have been working on
the pipeline this past week and have had little access to the internet.
Olaf says thank you so much for this honor.  We miss everyone and if the
pipeline allows, will be able to come visit over Labor Day weekend.  Our
best wishes to everyone.

 

YIS,

Katharina and Olaf

 

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From: ponte-alto-bounces at atlantia.sca.org
[mailto:ponte-alto-bounces at atlantia.sca.org] On Behalf Of Jerri Lyn Mooney
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 8:49 PM
To: The Barony of Ponte Alto
Subject: [Ponte Alto] The Baron's and Baroness' Pennsic Report

 

Hail Ponte Alto,

We, Jurgen and Flora, proud Baron and Baronness of glorious Ponte Alto, have
returned from our sojourn to the great Pennsic War. Herein lies a report of
the many wonderful things Ponte Alto and its varied and talented citizenry
accomplished at Pennsic this year.  If we have failed to include important
happenings and events, or have failed to include gentles in any list
whatsoever, please accept our imperfect memories and inform us so that we
might correct our oversight and better inform the populace.

 

Court Reports:

At Atlantian Great Court at the Fort, Eleanor of Highland Foorde, a friend
of Ponte Alto, was stunned when she was made a Lady by TRM Sinclair and
Kari. Catherine Grace Fitzlewis, another friend, was put on vigil that
evening then elevated to the order of the Laurel.

At Sinclair & Kari's Court in the Ponte Alto Encampment, James de
Biblesworth was awarded an Opal, Gunnar Bjorklandr was awarded a Silver
Osprey, Demian von Hessian was given his award of arms and Celia of Rosedale
was called before Her Majesty Kari, where she was bestowed a Court Barony
for her years of quiet service to the crown, our barony, and society.

At Ponte Alto Court, Mistress Cunian Beornhelm and Lord Gunnar both received
Ponte de Ferros for their years of excellent fighting for the Barony.
Mistress Cunian was then named captain of the guard for their Excellencies,
Jurgen & Flora. Lady Rhiannon verch David ap Madyn was awarded a Ponte de
Oro for her remarkable service and contributions to the Barony behind the
scenes and Sian verch Gwillim ap Lewelin was awarded a Ponte d'Oro for her
contributions as Pennsic Land Agent, as well as her multiple forms of
baronial service across a range of offices and interests. Baron Max, Kat,
and others were given beads of Ponte Alto in thanks for their efforts
organizing and constructing Helm Mantles. Gordon Gunnarson was given a bead
of Ponte Alto for his assistance over the past few months in setting up the
Sunday Social Dayshade. Baroness Celia of Rosedale was awarded a Ponte
d'Argent for her singing. Olaf the Tinkerer was given a Ponte d'Oro for his
service throughout the Barony. James de Biblesworth accepted the award on
his behalf.

Alric the Mad received a Silver Osprey at Friday's Battlefield court. Also
at that battlefield court, Ponte Alto was awarded the Vexellum Atlantia,
becoming the second unit so recognized, for their remarkable combat
performance throughout the war amongst an array of outstanding efforts by
the many other powerful fighting units of Atlantia. Go Fighters!

 

Heavy Combat Report:

Lucas von Aych moved into Ponte Alto a few months ago and has since been an
active participant at all our local practices and our training sessions with
Baron Max and Sir Strykar. At Pennsic, Lucas won the Knowne Worlde
Newcomer's Armoured Combat Tourney. Lord Ru the Doghead came in third place,
and our tremendous Ponte Alto newcomers comprised nearly one fifth of the
total list!

 

Many warriors of Ponte Alto fought in defense of our ally, the East Kingdom,
at this Pennsic. Unlike the vast bulk of the Atlantian Army, the Ponte Alto
forces were made-up of novice fighters with two or fewer Pennsics. Here is
the roll of those fighters:

Thomas of Calais

Guy Lestrange

Maxmillian van Halstern

Matthew Dredge

Alric the Mad

Sian verch Gwillim ap Lewelin

Ru the Doghead

Sophia van der Werken

Jurgen

Rowan of Needlewood

Demian

Drogo

Good Chris

Semjeh

Aelfwyn

Brun Corbin (Ben)

Ithan from An Tir

Aesa (Spelling)

Elizar

Cunian

Gunnar

Lucas

Kalara

 

Injured Reserve:

Grethferth

Kat Mahoney

Owen

 

On-field Logistics:

Lauren

Jamie

Shaheen

Disago

Rhiannon

Owen

Brun Corbin

Flora

Kat

Rowan

Brigid

 

Guy, Max, Felix, and Ru were amongst the twenty-six Atlantians selected to
fight as primaries in the allied Champions Battle.  Felix was one of the two
Atlantian Heroic Champions.

Helga Gunnarsdottir fought in various youth combat tournaments and battles.

 

The Northern Army (of Darkness) of Atlantia with Ponte Alto as a key
foundation unit played a major role in the Gates of Rome battle and an even
more significant role in the woods battle, holding the Cathedral throughout
the entire battle.  Ponte Alto's forces remained intact for the second woods
battle as Atlantia fought a challenge with Aethelmarc.  Kudos to Lady
Sophia, our newly authorized fighter who valiantly battled through both
battles and fought through the second with a bloodied face.  We held the
center right of the town in the Town Battle against incredibly superior
numbers, nearly fighting back to the important center banner at the end of
the battle.  His Grace, Duke Cuan asked Baron Max to lead the entire
Atlantian Army for the Mountain Pass battle, where Atlantia proved
instrumental in getting our Allied forces close to a victory against
overwhelming odds.  Though Ponte Alto's unit continuously provided
outstanding service to King and Kingdom, it was in the Bridge Battle where
we shined most brilliantly... proving to be the pivotal force winning two of
the three Bridge Battles by moving from Atlantia's bridge to the bridge
controlled by the Southern Army of the East Kingdom at critical moments to
force a breakthrough on their bridge and lead the Eastern forces into the
Midrealm backfield -- following which Atlantia's bridge was also broken and
the Midrealm forces routed.  Ponte Alto's critically timed and implemented
charges into the Midrealm broke the bridge both times and led to Eastern
victory.  Vivat Ponte Alto, and Vivat Atlantia!

 

Ceremony Report:

Sir Guy brought several men and women at arms into his Household. This list
includes Rowan, Sian, and Semjeh (Bad Chris aka SlimJim). Additionally, Guy
squired Lord Ru the Doghead before a large assembly of Peers, Royals, and
Populace at Monday's Gates of Rome battle.

 

Archery Report:

Many Pontoons shot archery war points, some of our pontoons joined His
Majesty Sinclair. Brigid, Flora, Miles, Nuala, & Geoffrey and others shot at
the range.

Breccan and his sister Ceridwen both competed in youth archery. Brennan came
in 4th place in thrown weapons, and 1st place in the 14-17 y.o. archery
competition. Ceridwen took 4th place in the 10-13 y.o. archery competition.





Fencing Report:

Dominic's team won the Atlantian five man rapier tourney.

Marcellus and Dominic fought in the rapier champion's tourney.

Belfebe received the token of courtesy from the Academie d'Espee.

Here's the list of fencers who support our ally the East Kingdom by fielding
for rapier battles:

Belfebe

Jurgen

Guy

Hadrurus

Shenfin

Marcellus

Catalina

Edwin of Warwick

Thomas Schribner

Flairthi (Baron of Stierbach, but fielded with Ponte Alto)

Alric the Mad (fielded with a separate unit)

 

Service Report:

Flora & I would also thank the many service-minded individuals within the
Barony. Allasondrea, Celia, and Livia were all executive trolls. Cassandra,
Millicent, and Delphina all volunteered time to help support Pennsic Troll.

The first Thursday of Pennsic, Ponte Alto took the evening shift safety
patrol, bringing 10 volunteers to patrol and dispatch. Kalara, Jurgen, Sian,
Rhiannon, Good Chris, Margaret Roe, Kat Mahoney, Ru, Marlin, and Disago all
helped keep Pennsic safe.

The Childrens Fete was supported by many Pontoons: Flora, Jurgen, Brigid,
Brennan, Lucas and various House Lionskeep members.

Lastly, Ponte Alto helped Atlantia and Her Majesty Kari by providing guard
duty at the Atlantian Spiked Party. Marcellus, Belfebe, Catalina, Hadrurus,
Shenafin, Margharite, and Brigid all helped guard the party. Belfebe,
Catalina, Marlin, and Flora all took turns trying to keep up with Kari's
long strides as Royal Retainers.

 

A&S Report:

James Biblesworth displayed his projects in the A&S Display. Caemfind, a
friend of Ponte Alto, also displayed her projects.

James, Katharine, and Luce all taught classes through Pennsic University.

The Ravenstreet encampment received a ribbon from the Atlantian Heraldic
Walking Tour.

Edward de Clare, Sir Strykar, and Baron Max attended the WMA in SCA meeting
with many notable WMA scholars seeking to help enhance the role of the study
of historic martial arts at Pennsic and throughout the SCA.

 

Been here lately Report:

Special congrats to both Sir Stryker and Sir Grethferth, who both attended
Pennsic after more than ten years of absence.  

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