To Feast with the Hare (Feast of the Hare, 2002)

Lord Eirik Andersen



As the sun rose on a recent morning did Tarian verch Gadarn, Katerina du nord, Randy of Ardchreag and myself travel to Caldrathig to attend Feast of the Hare. Katerina and myself were tired as we had attended Lina Carville’s welcome back party the night previous.

Merry friends make for quick journeys, and before noon hour we were booked into our lodgings at the Lord Radisson’s Inn. As it turned out, the event site was across the street from where we were staying, which was a nice surprise.

For myself, the day’s activities consisted mainly of gaming with Lord Brian Goodheart (I was soundly defeated at 9 Men’s Morris) and catching up with friends I had not seen in a while

Randy spent most of the day off site catching up with old friends around the city of Ottawa. Tarian and Katerina spent a considerable time dancing, which was given quite some time in the main event hall in between the heavy weapons tournament and the feast.

We retired back to our lodgings for our meal as we had chosen not to sit feast. My meal at the Inn was not at all period for me, but quite good (pasta with sun dried tomatoes sauce, followed by fried ice cream). Tarian and Randy departed to a mundane function at this point, and Katerina and I returned to the event while feast was still being served. From what we gathered, it was quite good.

Kingdom and Skraeling Althing courts were fairly short. Alys de Sheppy and Anne le Gris were inducted unto the Orders of the Pelican and the Order of the Laurel respectively.

The event wound down quickly after court, and Katerina and myself attended the post rev at Sir Mordain and Mistress Aelflada’s home. We found a lift with Baron Valizan, Countess Rustique and Vicountess Morgan.

The party the night before, the long drive that morning and the day at the event caught up with me at the post rev and I started to nod off just before we took our leave, catching a ride back into the city of Caldrathig with Sir Cennidi, who returned us to our lodgings.

Katerina opted to travel back home with Lady Ivanna the Oblivious, as Randy, Tarian and I would be taking our time driving home to the lands on the high cliffs. We stopped in Greyfells so Randy could evaluate a job site. I attempted to attend a Greyfells meeting but alas when I tried the meeting room, no one was present. We ate a meal at a local dockside tavern, and though it was raining, made good time back to our keeps.



Feast of the Hare is one of the events that I have almost continually attended since I joined the SCA almost 11 years ago. I consider it one of the “must go to” events each year. If you have the chance, you should make the journey as well. Fine people reside in the lands to our north and east, and their hospitality is well worth a few hours travel by carriage.

Sitting in the Big Seat (Spring Crown Tourney, 2002)

Eirik Andersen

I didn't do a whole lot at Crown Tourney. It was my first event after about a month long break from SCA events, and I was eager to get there!

I traveled to Kitchener-Waterloo the night before the event with Evander and Melusine and we stayed at Ariana and Don's home there. Made for a short trip Saturday morning.

On my arrival I was surprised that one of Ardchreag's past members, Megan of Ardchreag had attended. I spent most of the morning and early afternoon reminiscing with her about old times and filling her in on who is who, that sort of thing. She brought some photos for the Ardchreag 10th Anniversary
book that Colyne is working on, which I have scanned.

The rest of the day, I took care of business that I had with the Baron and Baroness and Their Majesties regarding stickers and I caught up with other people I had not seen in a while. It was nice to be back. Crown Tourney seemed a little small people wise, look like 200 or so people attended. I didn't pay a whole lot of attention to the Tournament that day, so you will have to rely on others thoughts.

I left the event just as feast was starting with a number of people including Siegfried and Vlad. We journeyed a short while to a buffet restaurant known as the Stone Crock, which was excellent by my standards and expectations. Many of us left from the restaurant directly home, myself included.

All in all, I enjoyed my day.

Event Report: Feast of the Hare (2001)

Eirik Andersen

            The tale of my adventure to the north is a short one.

            Not long ago came Friday, the 9^th of November. To the Barony of Skraeling Althing did I travel, in the good company of my friends Ariana de la Rose and her lord, Don, both of Bryniau Tywynnog. Together we traveled to Sir Evander and Lady Melusine’s home in Bastile du Lac, where we took shelter from the night.

            On the morrow, we traveled the remaining miles to Caldrathig. The road may be long, but in the company of such friends, the hours pass by easily in merry-making.

            Upon the noon hour did we arrive to the Feast of the Hare and were well met by our friends. Although I had not planned on it, I was able to obtain a spot at the feast, which was one of the better ones I have had in some time.

            For most of the day, I discussed various things with Rhys and Pierro. I also spoke with several of my friends who live in Cadlrathig who I don’t get to see as often. It was a very relaxing day.

            The final court of Eric and Xristina was well done, and the investiture of Sir Menken and Dame Cadfan equally so. My pictures did not turn out as well, as I was too far away from the action.

            As the hour drew late, the road back to Bastile du Lac long, we made good time on the Queens Highway, where we stayed the night, before Ariana and Don dropped me off at my home.

            I had fun J