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

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I would also like to point out that Felix got into the semi final's in 
the Squires Tourney.


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From: Katharina von Bayern <ladykatharina at verizon.net>
To: 'The Barony of Ponte Alto' <ponte-alto at atlantia.sca.org>
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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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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 citiz
enry 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=2
0as 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=C
2fought 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, hold
ing 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!



 



Ceremony20Report:


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 we
re 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 Sir20Stryker and Sir Grethferth, who both 
attended Pennsic after more than ten years of absence. 





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