West Kingdom Purgatorio 1975
From the July 1975 issue of the Crown Prints
Purgatorio, the Northern Kingdom's two-day summer tourney and arts pentathlon, will be held this year over August 2 & 3, at Big Trees Camp Site in the East Bay Regional Park. The King has indicated a wish to see everyone in the Grand March carrying a banner or equally large device (a shield of surcoat will do).
(Written directions were accompanied by a hand-drawn map by Maestra Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani.)
The Arts Pentathlon requires at least 5 different entries to qualify for the Grand Championship of Arts, but an entrant can go for a prize in only 1 or 2 or so categories if they wish. Bonus points for 10 or more entries, too.
The contests are:
- (1) Illumination: painting in any media with subject matter in period
- (2) Calligraphy: concerning proficiency in lettering only but one entry may have both on it & be judged separately
- (3) Music Composition: original piece in style of 1550 or earlier
- (4) Music Performance: can be an original composition in period; entry can then be used for #3, too
- (5) Dancing: court or specialize--Flamenco, folk, etc.
- (6) Singing: vocal performance of pre-1550 work or composition in period
- (7) Poetry: original
- (8) Dramatic reading: own work or period, not to exceed 10 minutes
- (9) Cookery: judged on taste & appearance
- (10) Brewing: May wines or mead
- (11) Metalwork: jewelry, armor, etc.
- (12) Woodwork: utensils (chairs, spoon, etc.) or object d'art
- (13) Costumery: judged on design & seamstresship
- (14) Stitchery: embroidery, crewel, weaving, etc.
- (15) Gurning: facemaking!
There was a July 20 deadline for the first 4 categories, but due to the arrival of the dimly printed PAGE so close to the deadline, the Mistress of Arts, Lady Christianne du Nord, has graciously given potential entrants permission to bring their entry with them to Purgatorio. If you are entering the Pentathlon, it is a good idea to call (number deleted) & inform the Mistress of Arts of your intention, especially if you are bringing a late entry! All Southern Californians who are planning to attend Purgatorio are urged to try entering as many contests as possible; at least make a showing!
Event Highlights
On 08/02/1975 (A.S. X), at the West Kingdom's "Purgatorio" (Summer) Coronation, four Caidans were admitted to the Order of the Laurel: Bevin Fraser of Stirling (the first Caidan Laurel), Tyra Stewart of Moray, Piers Howells de Cambria, and Ximena Aubel de Cambria.
For more information, see http://history.westkingdom.org/Year10/Purg.htm
