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An Account of the War of Cohasset

19 Wednesday Jun 2013

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Written by Patricio Enriquez, Bishop of Soria

This be the history of the feud that took place between the Crafty Baron Fergus MacRae of Carolingia, called by some “Guiscard”, and Nest verch Tangwistel, the  Baroness of Smoking Rocks, called by some “The Sainted”. May the Arbiter of the  Universe whose hand moves the quill that pens the life of men be my judge if this is not a True and Just accounting.

cohasset-wars-2013-06-excellencies2In Ano Societa XXXXVII in the late winter outriders of the Baron Fergus were noted  and seen moving among the northern towns of Smoking Rocks. Often disguised as Merchants they had traveled thru the northernmost marches of the peaceful villages and demesnes of Smoking rocks seeking weakness and to sow turmoil. Continue reading →

Smoking Rocks Accuses Carolingia of Intimidation

05 Wednesday Jun 2013

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Fergus and Imigla

Baron Fergus and Baroness Imigla of Carolingia

The event announcement for the upcoming Cohasset Wars contains harsh words from Smoking Rocks to Carolingia.  Smoking Rocks claims that Carolingia historically raided Smoking Rocks to capture its goods and once again its “gimlet eyes figure that raiding and rapine upon the land can be used to disrupt commerce and trade and Pariahs may be leveled against the Good peaceful Baroness of the now Barony of Smoking Rocks and lands seized and threatened”.

The Baron and Baroness of Carolingia have taken exception to their being depicted as having “grasping hands and greedy heart” and trying to intimidate Smoking Rocks so it will “flinch and yield to Their might and demands”.  Baroness Imigla responded that the Barony has always respected all borders as part of respecting the laws of the East Kingdom, which they have sworn to uphold.  In addition, Carolingia has sought to assist their neighbors whenever possible. Continue reading →

What Do the Simple Swabian Folk Do?

20 Wednesday Feb 2013

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Peasant gamesThe following article was written to explain games, races and martial activities at the upcoming Swabian event in Carolingia by the autocrat, Lady Kunegunde for Carolingia’s newsletter. It is being reprinted here with her permission.

Swabians were the often-mocked backwards peasants of the Middle Ages, but the Current Middle Ages has sadly neglected this legacy. On April 20th, Carolingia will remedy this with a Swabian Peasant’s Festspiele. Enjoy the games and pastimes of simple country peasants on a holiday! The event is not set in a specific historical time, and people from all cultures and nations are welcome to join in the fun, as we include gentles of all ages in a wide range of active and less-demanding documented pastimes. Continue reading →

Unofficial Court Report from King’s and Queen’s Bardic Champions

09 Saturday Feb 2013

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Court - BardicIn the forty-seventh year of the Society, upon 2 February, in the Barony of Carolingia, Edward the King and Thyra the Queen did enact and cause to be enacted the following:

Item. Their Majesties accepted the fealty of Fergus and Imigla, Baron and Baroness of Carolingia.

Item. Their Majesties caused those good gentles new to our Society to be brought before the Tyger Thrones, and did gift each with tokens of the day.

Item. Their Majesties summoned the children of the East Kingdom and shared with them toys donated by la Chambre des Dames d’Alisay. Continue reading →

What will you eat on February 2nd?

02 Wednesday Jan 2013

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roman_feast_aheroThe Roman feast that will be served at the Queen’s Meadhall (King’s and Queen’s Bardic Champions) in Carolingia has been posted by the cook, Baroness Aurelia Rufinia.  If you’re considering going, you can get a feast reservation until January 15th online or by postal mail.

“There may be changes to it, due to availability of ingredients, or my whimsical nature, but I do promise that the ingredient list will be available in the kitchen for anyone who wants it,” wrote Baroness Rufinia.  “The numbers after each dish correspond to the recipe listed in Sally Grainger and Christopher Grocock’s Apicius, a Critical Edition with an Introduction and English Translation.”

Her detailed description follows. Continue reading →

King & Queen’s Bardic Champions Format Announced

30 Friday Nov 2012

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MusicThe East Kingdom Bardic Champions will take place in the Barony of Carolingia on February 2nd.  The competition will take place over three rounds with the following parameters: performer’s choice, period piece, Their Majesties’ choice. Competitors will be judged by Their Majesties and an advisory committee on choice of material, artistic impression, audience impact, technical skill, and individual response.

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Regional Fencing Practice, January 13 in Carolingia

19 Monday Nov 2012

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On Sunday, January 13th the Barony of Carolingia will be hosting another EK Regional Fencing Practice from 11am to 5pm. Don Jerryd de Wayne has agreed to share his 5-man melee knowledge and teach tactics and strategies for 5-man units. For those unfamiliar with Don Jerryd, he has won five 5-Man tournaments at Pennsic over the years, although there’s rumors that that is a low ball estimate.

For those who prefer single fencing over melee, there will be plenty for pick up bouts, too. The practice will last for 6 hours. Continue reading →

Business from the Caliph’s Court of Carolingia (November 10th)

17 Saturday Nov 2012

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On the 10th of November, in the reign of Edward and Thyra, Their Excellencies Fergus and Imigla, Carolingia, did convene a Court, in full view of the populace so that all might see Their justice.

Item: Their Excellencies summoned Mistress Gwendolyn of Middlemarch, representative of the Order of the Daystar.  She pleaded with them to recognize members of the populace who have performed signal service to the Barony.  They then summoned Duke Vissevald Selkirkson and Lady  Sepherah Dryden into Court, invested them both with medallions representing the badge of the Order, and welcomed them as new members. Continue reading →

The Queen’s Meadhall

04 Thursday Oct 2012

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  The Barony of Carolingia will host the King and Queen’s Bardic Championship at The Queen’s Meadhall event to be held at The German Club in Walpole, MA on February 2, 2013.  The day will be filled with drinking, dancing, storytelling, song, friends and good food.

The German Club is a welcoming place with a well stocked bar where you can catch up with old friends.  Those who attended Carolingia’s 40th Anniversary event or Investiture may remember the Club for its selection of beers.  The German Club remembers the SCA because of our affection for the dark brews.

The day will start with the competition.  After the competition will be court and a Roman feast prepared by Baroness Aurelia Rufinia.  To delight the Queen, dancing will follow.  Throughout the day, there will be room for socializing apart from the competition.

More information about the competition and reservations to come.