This is the first installment of 'Our Homeland, Beloved Ealdormere' by Dame TSivia. This material has been scanned from the hardcopy original which consisted of type-written pages with photocopied graphics. As each section is cleaned by our scribes it will be posted here.
Our Homeland Beloved Ealdormere
A History of the Early Years
Here be the Arms of the Most Noble Principality of Ealdormere
"Gules, a trillium flower
affronty argent, barbed
vert, within a Laurel
Scanned by THL Þorfinna gráfeldr, cleaned by THLaird
Colyne Stewart, in October/November 2013.
April A.S. XXXII (1998 C.E.)
By way of introduction:
This is a synopsis in short form, of the highlights of the foundation of the Kingdom of Ealdormere
I am one of the
few who has been
here since our
earliest times, and so it is that
I have tried to chronicle
some of the high
and low points
of our glorious history
in time for our First Crown Tournament. I
have tried to
find the actual
documents such as
event announcements,
Council/Moot minutes, articles in
newsletters, and so on,
to speak for
me where speak
they might.
This collection
covers much of the growth
of the Midrealm's second Principality
from Region to Kingdom. Some of
the authors are still in the S.C.A. and others
have moved on to other things. We still owe them a great debt for their service
over the years and this is one way to recognize
them.
I joined the Society in A.S. VI, and moved to the Middle
Kingdom from Atenveldt in A.S. IX
or so. I have served this Kingdom in many ways over the decades, as founding
Seneschale of two groups and in Baronial and Principality
positions. I am proud of Ealdormere, and as a bard, I express
my joy in what we have
become through poems
and songs. This time, I offer my version of the story of
Ealdormere's early days, in prose.
Speak to the other Elders of the Kingdom, and you will
be given slightly different
versions of the stories I tell.
This is no surprise, as we have all lived these experiences through different eyes.
It is my hope that
this collection will
bring back great
memories to the
older members of
the Kingdom, and give
answers to the younger
members, as to where
our customs and
practices, originated.
On the occasion
of the First Crown Tournament
of Ealdormere, this collection
is dedicated to Duke Finnvarr
de Taahe, O.P., K.S.C.A.,
and Baroness Gillian
d'Uriel, O.L., founders of Eoforwic, and Prince
Berus and Princess
Marion of Ealdormere,
LAST of the Lineage of the
Wolf to be known as Serene Highnesses, Kind Patron
and Patroness of this Collection.
To all who dwell in the lands of Ealdormere ...WAES HAEL!!
TSivia bas Tamara v'Amberview
TSivia bas
Tamara v'Amberview, Laurel; Baroness of
the Court of Reynard and Brynhildr,
Dragon s Heart, Willow, Purple Fret,
Troubadour (Eastrealm), Bears Heart (Septentria), Black Hare and Hare Salient
(Skraeiing Althing), Master Chirurgeon
(Retired); First Regional Seneschale of Ealdormere, Chirurgeon
to the Crown Principality of Ealdormere
SPECIAL THANKS to the following gentles
for information, documents, and
stories.
Master Aiden na Kincorra, O.L., O.P., Baron; Lord Lieutenant of Ealdormere
during the days of the Crown Principality
Dame Enid Aurelia of the Tin Isles, O.L., O.P., Baroness; Lady Lieutenant of Ealdormere during the days of the Crown Principality
Baroness Caffa Muiriath, O.L., O.P.
Baron Henry of Linlithgow, O.P.
Duke Finnvarr de Taahe, K.S.C.A., O.P.
Mistress Ragni Dzintara, O.P.
Master Sylard of Eagleshaven, O.L.
Mistress Mortraeth Colwyn, O.L.
Visakona Ragnheithr Thorbjarnardottir, Baroness Ramshaven
Lady Genevieve, Baroness Rising Waters
Lady Thyra Thorkilsdattir, Baroness Ben Dunfirth
Master Hector of the Black Height, O.L., O.P.
Mistress Rhiannon of Wye, O.L.
Master Naon na Cruitre, O.L.
Lord Brand Thorwaldsson
Lady Sonda Ghilabari, O. Otter
Lord Tempus Peregrinator
Skraeling Alrhing Chronicle
The Ealdormere Tidings
Special thank yous go to my
apprentices:
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Lady Micaylah of Skye, for dinner,
desktop publishing, and long hours in front of the computer and photocopier.
Due to her expertise, this History is printed in a period type-face and wi h professional polish.
Lady Claricia
Nyetgale, Black Hare and Order
of the Grove (Caldrithig Singers), for her extremely talented
scanner, colour printer,
and roast beef,
&
to her husband,
Lord Gavin Hewlett, master of the scanner and cover artist extraordinaire, who gave up
precious sleep to help with this
project.
To them all:
Waes Hael!!!
This is not an official publication of the SCA, Inc. and does not delineate SCA policy.
© 1998 Shelley Rabinovitch, except where indicated.
Table of
Contents
In The Beginning:
VI
How Did Ealdormere Come To Be?: VIII
What is "All-De- Beer" and the "E-Word"?: XIX
What's the Wolf Got to do With Any of This?: XXXV
What is a Crown Principality, and When Did Ealdormere Become One?: XXXVI
And Now?: XLI
Guide to the Appendices: XLIII
Appendix 1: XLIV
Appendix 2: XLVI
Appendix 3: XLVII
Appendix 4: L
Appendix 5: LII
Appendix 6: LIII
Appendix 7: LXVI
Appendix 8: LXX
Fascinating Facts and Firsts: LXXXIX
The Groups of Ealdormere: XCII
The Awards and Orders of the Principality of Ealdormere: XCIII
Music and Poetry of Ealdormere's Early Years: XCIV
Lament for Ealdormere: XCV
The Hunting Of The Wolf: XCVI
A Song For The Place That Cannot Say Its Name: XCVII
The Polestar: A Song For Ealdormere: XCVIII
A Tale Of The Collars: XCIX
Ealdormere Battle Song: C
The "E" Song: CI
The Field Battle
The Line of the North: CIV
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