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{{Territory|name=Canton of Gorgonoth|device=|devicecaption=|founded=28 October 1972 |modernlocation= Riverside & San Bernardino counties, California}} | {{Territory|name=Canton of Gorgonoth|device=[[Image:Fp75 Riverside Library crop.jpg|300px]]|devicecaption=Gorgonoth fighter practice at Riverside Downtown Library|founded=28 October 1972 |modernlocation= Riverside & San Bernardino counties, California}} | ||
Former | Former Canton of [[Angels]], which become [[Dreiburgen]] | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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Became the Barony of [[Dreiburgen]] on 01/08/1974 | Became the Barony of [[Dreiburgen]] on 01/08/1974 | ||
== [[Dragon Slayer of Gorgonoth]] == | |||
Champions of the Canton of Gorgonoth were given the accolade of [[Dragon Slayer of Gorgonoth]]. This traditional title is not kept in the O.P. | |||
*Premiere: [[Armand de Sevigny]] at the [[Markheim Invitational Samhaine Tourney 1972|1st Gorgonoth Anniversary Tourney]] on October 29, 1972 | |||
*[[Christian of Orange]] on [[2nd Gorgonoth Tourney 1973]] | |||
== Memories of the Founding Groups == | == Memories of the Founding Groups == | ||
*To Keradwc and anybody else who's interested: [[Gorgonoth]] (canton of Angels), founded by [[Waldt von Markheim|Waldt]] and [[Alison von Markheim|Alison von Markheim]] became the Barony of Dreibergen with [[Waldt and Alison|Alison and Waldt]] as first Baroness and Baron. They called it Dreibergen because of the three big mountains within the Barony's borders : Mount San Gregorio, Mount San Jacinto, and (!) Mount Baldy (!). Now, all of you present and former caidans (of which I am one too!) are probably thinking: but Mount Baldy's in Heatherwine!?! Well, Mount Baldy is in Heatherwine, but Heatherwine wasn't around when Dreibergen was founded. The area that makes up Heatherwine today was originally part of Dreibergen. That territory was ceded when Heatherwine became a shire. Now when [[Alison von Markheim|Alsion]] told me the story of the founding of Dreibergen (because I foolishly wanted to know where the name came from...), after she told me about giving Mount Baldy away to Heatherwine, I asked her why they didn't change the name to "Zweibergen" (I even kept a straight face when I did this, which was remarkable under the circumstances). And the look I got out of Alison can only be imagined if you know [[Alison von Markheim|Alsion]] (if looks could wither, I'd be a prune by now...). ::Ya sure, it was fun!: The Completely Innocent Tux (really! no kidding! would I ever pull anyone's leg?!? Me?!?) (FROM: Stefan's Florilegium) From: Meisterin [[Therasia von Tux]], OP, Date: 20 May 91 22:23:20 GMT (Insignificant Pondscum) | *To Keradwc and anybody else who's interested: [[Gorgonoth]] (canton of [[Angels]]), founded by [[Waldt von Markheim|Waldt]] and [[Alison von Markheim|Alison von Markheim]] became the Barony of Dreibergen with [[Waldt and Alison|Alison and Waldt]] as first Baroness and Baron. They called it Dreibergen because of the three big mountains within the Barony's borders : Mount San Gregorio, Mount San Jacinto, and (!) Mount Baldy (!). Now, all of you present and former caidans (of which I am one too!) are probably thinking: but Mount Baldy's in Heatherwine!?! Well, Mount Baldy is in Heatherwine, but Heatherwine wasn't around when Dreibergen was founded. The area that makes up Heatherwine today was originally part of Dreibergen. That territory was ceded when Heatherwine became a shire. Now when [[Alison von Markheim|Alsion]] told me the story of the founding of Dreibergen (because I foolishly wanted to know where the name came from...), after she told me about giving Mount Baldy away to Heatherwine, I asked her why they didn't change the name to "Zweibergen" (I even kept a straight face when I did this, which was remarkable under the circumstances). And the look I got out of Alison can only be imagined if you know [[Alison von Markheim|Alsion]] (if looks could wither, I'd be a prune by now...). ::Ya sure, it was fun!: The Completely Innocent Tux (really! no kidding! would I ever pull anyone's leg?!? Me?!?) (FROM: Stefan's Florilegium) From: Meisterin [[Therasia von Tux]], OP, Date: 20 May 91 22:23:20 GMT (Insignificant Pondscum) | ||
*(I went to a meeting) at the Riverside Public Library. I don’t remember who all was there as it was a very small meeting, those I do remember were, [[Waldt and Alison|Veldt & Alyse Von Markheim]], [[Edmund Renfield Wanderscribe|Renfield Wander Scribe of the Inland March]], [[Thomas of the Double Axe]], and of course [[Æoelwig Æoelfwigson|myself]]. We met several more times and decided to form a branch of the SCA out of [[Calafia]] as [[Waldt von Markheim|Waldt]] had come from Jamul, in San Diego, we called our selves [[Gorgonoth|The Canton of Gorgonoth]]. I think we were able to get organized enough to get a calendar date for our [[Markheim Invitational Samhaine Tourney 1972|first tournament]] in AS VII (Oct. 29, 1972) Halloween being the only date available. We were going to call the Winner of the tourney the [[Dragon Slayer of Gorgonoth]], however there were so many gopher holes in the tourney field that unofficially it became the gopher slayer of Gorgonoth, I also believe the final battle between [[Einar aus Enwelt|Sir Einar]] and [[Christian of Orange|Sir Christian of Orange]] went 18 minutes, that of course was before either of them was Knighted. We were Gorgonoth for several years, holding tourneys, mostly our anniversary in Oct. and recruiting. I don’t remember many new members coming from either San Bernardino or Redlands, however I was actively recruiting at Riverside City College where I manage to pull in [[Pietro Antuono di Napoli|Pietro]] & [[Cristina Da Napoli|Christine]] who put on some of the best revels ([[Pietro Antuono di Napoli|Pietro]] got an Award of Arms for that, [[Cristina Da Napoli|Christine]] should have gotten one for the same thing at the same time), Dave Finnin also came from there. About AS VII or maybe AS VIII I think I came up with the idea to promote the group and the SCA by flying [[Paul of Bellatrix|Duke Paul]] down from the Bay Area for a fighter clinic/demo to correspond with the Riverside Public Library’s spring book sale, the demo was held on the front steps of main Library, we had people from [[Angels]], [[Calafia]], & [[Failte]] (Orange County), it was huge. It was so successful in fact that we decided to do it again the next year. When we contacted [[Paul of Bellatrix|Duke Paul]] he said sure, but could we include air fare for [[Carol of Bellatrix|Duchess Carol]] (we said yes) we had an even larger turnout. It was also about this time as I remember it that we had out grown Canton status but not yet achieved Baronial status. ~ [[Æoelwig Æoelfwigson]] (transcribed with minor edits by [[Eadwynne of Runedun]]) | |||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery widths= 200px heights=200px perrow=3> | |||
Image:Waldt - Riv Library - Photo by Gorland.jpg|[[Waldt von Markheim]], Photo by [[Gorlan of the Red Lands]] | |||
Image:Dragonslayer of Gorgtonoth.jpg|Dragonslayer of Gorgonoth presentation scroll to Sir [[Christian of Orange]], Oct 27th, 1973 / AS VIII | |||
Image:DSGtoken.jpg|Dragonslayer of Gorgonoth token | |||
Image:House Markheim Original Badge.jpg|Original Badge used by [[House Markheim]], also used by the Canton of [[Gorgonoth]] as unofficial arms while under the Barony of [[Angels]], (not registered) | |||
</gallery> | |||
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[[Category:Angels]] | [[Category:Angels]] | ||
[[Category:Dreiburgen]] | [[Category:Dreiburgen]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:59, 6 October 2022
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 Gorgonoth fighter practice at Riverside Downtown Library | ||||
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Former Canton of Angels, which become Dreiburgen
Overview
Meaning: Named for San Gorgonio, the highest peak in Southern California (11,485 feet), located east of San Bernardino
First event: was Markheim Invitational Samhaine Tourney on 10/29/72 at Fairmont Park, Riverside, Waldt von Markheim was the autocrat and Seneschal
Became the Barony of Dreiburgen on 01/08/1974
Dragon Slayer of Gorgonoth
Champions of the Canton of Gorgonoth were given the accolade of Dragon Slayer of Gorgonoth. This traditional title is not kept in the O.P.
- Premiere: Armand de Sevigny at the 1st Gorgonoth Anniversary Tourney on October 29, 1972
- Christian of Orange on 2nd Gorgonoth Tourney 1973
Memories of the Founding Groups
- To Keradwc and anybody else who's interested: Gorgonoth (canton of Angels), founded by Waldt and Alison von Markheim became the Barony of Dreibergen with Alison and Waldt as first Baroness and Baron. They called it Dreibergen because of the three big mountains within the Barony's borders : Mount San Gregorio, Mount San Jacinto, and (!) Mount Baldy (!). Now, all of you present and former caidans (of which I am one too!) are probably thinking: but Mount Baldy's in Heatherwine!?! Well, Mount Baldy is in Heatherwine, but Heatherwine wasn't around when Dreibergen was founded. The area that makes up Heatherwine today was originally part of Dreibergen. That territory was ceded when Heatherwine became a shire. Now when Alsion told me the story of the founding of Dreibergen (because I foolishly wanted to know where the name came from...), after she told me about giving Mount Baldy away to Heatherwine, I asked her why they didn't change the name to "Zweibergen" (I even kept a straight face when I did this, which was remarkable under the circumstances). And the look I got out of Alison can only be imagined if you know Alsion (if looks could wither, I'd be a prune by now...). ::Ya sure, it was fun!: The Completely Innocent Tux (really! no kidding! would I ever pull anyone's leg?!? Me?!?) (FROM: Stefan's Florilegium) From: Meisterin Therasia von Tux, OP, Date: 20 May 91 22:23:20 GMT (Insignificant Pondscum)
- (I went to a meeting) at the Riverside Public Library. I don’t remember who all was there as it was a very small meeting, those I do remember were, Veldt & Alyse Von Markheim, Renfield Wander Scribe of the Inland March, Thomas of the Double Axe, and of course myself. We met several more times and decided to form a branch of the SCA out of Calafia as Waldt had come from Jamul, in San Diego, we called our selves The Canton of Gorgonoth. I think we were able to get organized enough to get a calendar date for our first tournament in AS VII (Oct. 29, 1972) Halloween being the only date available. We were going to call the Winner of the tourney the Dragon Slayer of Gorgonoth, however there were so many gopher holes in the tourney field that unofficially it became the gopher slayer of Gorgonoth, I also believe the final battle between Sir Einar and Sir Christian of Orange went 18 minutes, that of course was before either of them was Knighted. We were Gorgonoth for several years, holding tourneys, mostly our anniversary in Oct. and recruiting. I don’t remember many new members coming from either San Bernardino or Redlands, however I was actively recruiting at Riverside City College where I manage to pull in Pietro & Christine who put on some of the best revels (Pietro got an Award of Arms for that, Christine should have gotten one for the same thing at the same time), Dave Finnin also came from there. About AS VII or maybe AS VIII I think I came up with the idea to promote the group and the SCA by flying Duke Paul down from the Bay Area for a fighter clinic/demo to correspond with the Riverside Public Library’s spring book sale, the demo was held on the front steps of main Library, we had people from Angels, Calafia, & Failte (Orange County), it was huge. It was so successful in fact that we decided to do it again the next year. When we contacted Duke Paul he said sure, but could we include air fare for Duchess Carol (we said yes) we had an even larger turnout. It was also about this time as I remember it that we had out grown Canton status but not yet achieved Baronial status. ~ Æoelwig Æoelfwigson (transcribed with minor edits by Eadwynne of Runedun)
Gallery
Waldt von Markheim, Photo by Gorlan of the Red Lands
Dragonslayer of Gorgonoth presentation scroll to Sir Christian of Orange, Oct 27th, 1973 / AS VIII
Dragonslayer of Gorgonoth token
Original Badge used by House Markheim, also used by the Canton of Gorgonoth as unofficial arms while under the Barony of Angels, (not registered)
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| Caidan Baronies: Altavia, Angels, Calafia, Dreiburgen, Dun Or, Gyldenholt, Lyondemere, Naevehjem, Nordwache, Starkhafn, Western Seas, Wintermist Caidan Shires: Al-Sahid, Carreg Wen, Darach, Isles Caidan Cantons: Bard's Keep, Canyons, Castle North, Cragdon, Gallavally, Mons Draconis, Peridot Isle, Poll na Gainmhe, Steinsee, Summergate, Tanwayour, Torvald, Valley Azure Caidan Colleges: Boethius, Fenwood Knoll, Noe, Saint Artemas, Saint Firmin, San Ambrogio, San Isidore, Tour d'Yvoire, Voyagers Other Information: Former Territories, Kingdoms, Known World |
