Maui Madness! 

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The good people of Westermark invited their friends and neighbors to join them in a medieval celebration of the summer sun with a tropical twist!  The site at Ed Levin park was gorgeous and the weather was just about perfect.  Saturdays revelries included fighting, several contests, and absolutely everyone got leid! 

When the dust had settled after the fighting, Lord Baccus Kaloethes stood triumphant as da new Thug of the Westermark, Duke Uther Shamman der Hund as the Baroness’ Rapier Champion, and Sir Geoffrey Mathias was our new Shepherd. 

The brewing contest had an astonishing number of entries and the competition was fierce.  The panels of judges awarded first place in the category of “cordials and infusions” to Ash, Oak & Thorn for their sinfully delicious Apple Piety cordial.  First place in the “Brews without hops” category went to a wonderfully fizzy and refreshing Mango Small Meade by Bedlam Brews.  First place in the “Brews with hops” category went to a fabulous Double Boch by our new Thugette, Lady Mairsil inghean Aindriasa. An honorable mention in this category went to Morgan of Westermark’s Doghouse Stout and Baccus’ Imperial Stout was named the Princess’ Choice.

Hilary, newly returned to the bosom of the SCA after a LONG absence, made her presence known by winning the “Carve a root vegetable into a likeness of the Baron” contest as well as the Hawaiian print garb competition.  Honorable mentions went to Ranger Connie for her carving contest entry, and to Jen and Kasey for their eye-popping outfits.  The cooking competition was won by House Bedlam with their “Bad Boy [faux] Poi”, a delightfully alcoholic and desserty concoction served during the Luau potluck.  House Bedlam also made their presence known with a presentation of the most decadently delicious truffles to her Highness Princess Muirgheal and her Excellency Baroness Linda.  The evening’s musical performances resulted in the crowning of Baron Rodrigo as our new Markee.

Her Highness, Princess Muirgheal of the Mists, was kind enough to grace our little event with her radiant presence and was more than generous with her gifts to the populace of our poor Barony.  In her name, and that of Prince Leon, she bestowed Awards of Arms upon:

 Beatrice d'Burgogne,
Jen of the Westermark
Joel the Brewer
Kasey of the Westermark
Màirghrèad Dubh
 

Her Highness also awarded the Corolla Aulica to:

 Acelin de Alsop
Angino di Vincenzo
Custódia de Montemor
Morgan de Cutaigh
Muirenn ingen Chinnfáelad

The Corolla Vitae was awarded to:

 Ida Kneipenwirten.

Alas, not everyone was entirely well behaved at the event and a few miscreants had warrants of arrest sworn against them.  Rob of Westermark paid his way out of serving time for a charge of sheep shagging, but both Christopher of House Bedlam and Cat served short jail sentences for the “crimes” they were accused of.

Sunday began with the Baroness’ Coffee Klatch which eventually segued into morning court.  Rob of Westermark distinguished himself with a particularly well thrown brick in the Numinorian brick throwing competition and the beer for the Fizzball was particularly fizzy resulting in some truly spectacular displays.  The Pie the Baron was particularly entertaining. This was Baron Jeffrey of Jarrow’s first time being pied and the first pie auctioned off was won by Baron Rodrigo who confessed he had never thrown a pie before.  But his Excellency Baron Rodrigo did a marvelous job of launching the “virgin pie” at his Excellency Baron Jeffrey.  The other pies were won by Morgan, Baroness Linda, Muirenn (who passed it to Baron Martin for “special delivery”), and George of Berwick for his lady.  The photo contest winner was Acelin de Alsop.

Baronial Awards given at the event:

Pearl of the Westermark: 

Beatrice d'Burgogne
Thoman Ewan
Angino de Vincenzo
Màirghrèad Dubh
Kasey of the Westermark
Joel the Brewer
Muirenn ingen Chinnfáelad
Ida Kneipenwirten.

Order of the Westermark (service): 

Joel the Brewer
Jen of the Westermark
Martin Grey of Griff's Hill
Chiara Genevieve d'Anjou
Juliana of the Westermark.

Autocrat:

Lady Muirenn ingen Chinnfáelad