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Caid Crown Poems (aka fighter poems) are poetry chronicles of Caid's Coronet and Crown Tournaments.  
Caidan '''Crown Poems''' (aka '''Fighter Poems''') are poetry chronicles of Caid's Coronet and [[Crown Tournament|Crown Tournaments]].
 
The publication was commended by the [http://www.sca.org/officers/chronicler/blackfox-awards.html William Blackfox Awards] for best special interest publication in AS XLI and nominated in that same category AS XLIII.


==History==
==History==
The tradition of writing fighter poems comes to us from the [[West]] Kingdom. Begun by [[Steven MacEanruig]] as president of the College of Bards, the first set of poems were written by [[Diana Listmaker]], [[Ruthven of Rockridge]], [[Rima of Rockridge]], [[Bela of Eastmarch]] and [[Gwydion Pendderwen]].


The tradition of writing fighter poems comes to us from the West Kingdom. Begun by Sir Steven MacEanruig (who is no longer with us) [http://history.westkingdom.org/MiscPeople/S/StevenMacEanruig1.htm], as president of the College of Bards, the first set of poems were written by Countess Diana Listmaker [http://history.westkingdom.org/MiscPeople/D/DianaListmaker1.htm], Master Ruthven of Rockridge [http://history.westkingdom.org/Year13/Photos/B03.htm], Mistress Rima of Rockridge [http://history.westkingdom.org/MiscPeople/R/RimaOfRockridge1.htm], Sir Bela of Eastmarch (also no longer with us)[http://history.westkingdom.org/MiscPeople/B/Bela2.htm] and Gwydion pen Derwynn.
[[Miranda Douglas of Schiehallion]] organized the first collections of poems in Caid when we were a Principality and for the first few years of Caid being a Kingdom. [[Theodric Pendar of Faulconwood]] followed her. [[Natalya de Foix]] did it for about 2 years, and then passed it to [[Edward Ian Anderson]] and [[Eichling von Amrum]]. [[Philippa Llewelyn Schuyler]] and [[William Schuyler]] took over production in 1992. [[Paul fitz Denis]] inherited the editorial mantle in 2016, followed by [[Avicia de Na Baiona]] in 2023.


Sir [[Robear du Bois]] recalls: "When we were a Principality, one of the great things about going to fight in Crown was the Fighter Poems. You might spend 8 hours driving up, spend less than a minute on the field fighting in a single elimination Tournament, and 8 hours driving back, but you got your own poem handed to you at Coronation a month or so later.  The poems were shorter then, but I can still recite two of them, both written by (Count Sir) William the Lucky [http://history.westkingdom.org/MiscPeople/W/WilliamTheLucky1.htm].
For many years, the only way to get a complete copy of the collection was to win the Crown, be on the Throne, or to organize the writing of poems, type them all, fill in for any late poets, and make the copies. Since 1992, the poem books have been available for purchase by all members of the populace.


Lady [[Miranda Douglas of Schiehallion]] organized the first collections of poems in Caid when we were a Principality, and I think we had been a Kingdom for a few years when she passed the duty on to Natalya, if I remember correctly. I think [[Natalya de Foix|Natalya]] did it for about 2 years, but do not recall if she then passed it to Phillipa, or if there was another person in between.
==Chronicles==
{| {{tablestyle1}}
! Crown
! Chronicle
! Victors
|-
|Fall 1990
|[[A Chronicle of Fall Crown Tourney A.S. XXV]]
|[[Ivan and Fiona]]
|-
|Spring 2007
| [[A Chronicle of Spring  Crown Tourney A.S. XLI]]
| [[Drogo and Iðuna]]
|-
| Fall 2007
|[[A Chronicle of Fall Crown Tourney A.S. XLII]]
|[[Edric V and Faizeh II]]
|-
| Spring 2008
| [[A Chronicle of Spring Crown Tourney A.S. XLII]]
| [[Edward and Mora]]
|-
| Fall 2008
| [[A Chronicle of Fall Crown Tourney A.S. XLIII]]
| [[Sven II and Kolfinna II]]
|-
| Fall 2016
| [[A Chronicle of Fall Crown Tourney A.S. LI]]
| [[Agrippa and Bridget]]
|-
| Spring 2017
| [[A Chronicle of Spring Crown Tourney A.S. LII]]
| [[Alexander and Tahira]]
|-
| Fall 2017
| [[A Chronicle of Fall Crown Tourney A.S. LII]]
| [[Athanaric II and Sigriðr II]]
|-
| Winter 2018
| [[A Chronicle of Winter Crown Tourney A.S. LII]]
| [[Wilhelm II and Tsyra]]
|-
| Spring 2018
| [[A Chronicle of Spring Crown Tourney A.S. LII]]
| [[Agrippa III and Dawid]]
|-
| Fall 2018
| [[A Chronicle of Fall Crown Tourney A.S. LIII]]
| [[Adam and Stæina]]
|-
| Spring 2019
| [[A Chronicle of Spring Crown Tourney A.S. LIII]]
| [[Wilhelm III and Tsyra II]]
|}


For many years, the only way to get a complete copy of the collection was to win the Crown, be on the Throne, or to organize the writing of poems, type them all, fill in for any late poets, and make the copies, so it is very nice to be able to buy the complete collection each reign." (June 9, 2008)
==Purchase==
 
Contact Lady [[Avicia de Na Baiona]] to obtain copies of previous and subsequent Crown Poem publications. The price for the booklet is usually very minimal, just enough to cover the printing cost (a few dollars).
Mistress [[Lavendar of Lorne]] remembers: "Miranda Douglas of Schiehallion told me when I was first approached about fighter poems that she wished to initiate this custom in Caid, based on the long tradition in the West. Certainly, Robear, Natalya, and I are among the earliest contributors to the fighter poems collections here. I gather from an earlier post that the custom is not universal in the Society; indeed, we are fortunate in William and Philippa, and in all their predecessors, for this happy service we perform." (June 10, 2008)


In those days, each fighter received a single copy of the poem but no formal booklet was produced until Mistress [[Philippa Llewelyn Schuyler]] and Sir [[William Schuyler]] took over production in 1992. As Mistress Lavendar notes, "We all work very hard on our assignments, and I do my best to personalize each poem, assuming that all the fighters would at least see one of the booklets.  Numerous fighters have made an effort to thank their poet, and many poets have improved their efforts over the years through study, innovation, and practice. I might add that when Miranda asked me to contribute, I'd never written anything but haiku!" (June 10, 2008)
==Memories==
===From [[Robear du Bois]]===
When we were a Principality, one of the great things about going to fight in Crown was the Fighter Poems. You might spend 8 hours driving up, spend less than a minute on the field fighting in a single elimination Tournament, and 8 hours driving back, but you got your own poem handed to you at Coronation a month or so later.  The poems were shorter then, but I can still recite two of them, both written by [[William the Lucky]].


Mistress Philippa recalls that Natalya may have handed the task to Sir [[Edward Ian Anderson]] and Lady [[Eichling von Amrum]]. (June 9, 2008)
===From [[Lavendar of Lorne]]===
Miranda Douglas of Schiehallion told me when I was first approached about fighter poems that she wished to initiate this custom in Caid, based on the long tradition in the West. Certainly, Robear, Natalya, and I are among the earliest contributors to the fighter poems collections here. I gather from an earlier post that the custom is not universal in the Society; indeed, we are fortunate in William and Philippa, and in all their predecessors, for this happy service we perform.


==Chronicles==
We all work very hard on our assignments, and I do my best to personalize each poem, assuming that all the fighters would at least see one of the booklets. Numerous fighters have made an effort to thank their poet, and many poets have improved their efforts over the years through study, innovation, and practice. I might add that when Miranda asked me to contribute, I'd never written anything but haiku!
*[[A Chronicle of Fall Crown Tourney A.S. XLI]] - Fall Crown 2007


==Purchase==
==More Information==
You can buy the booklet at Coronation from the Schuylers. You can also contact Mistress Philippa for back issues. The price for the booklet is usually very minimal, just enough to cover the printing cost (a few dollars). Write to poetry at schuylerhouse dot com for more information
*[mailto:avicia.de.na.baiona@gmail.com Email Avicia]


{{Crown Poems}}
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Latest revision as of 16:06, 1 February 2024

Caidan Crown Poems (aka Fighter Poems) are poetry chronicles of Caid's Coronet and Crown Tournaments.

The publication was commended by the William Blackfox Awards for best special interest publication in AS XLI and nominated in that same category AS XLIII.

History

The tradition of writing fighter poems comes to us from the West Kingdom. Begun by Steven MacEanruig as president of the College of Bards, the first set of poems were written by Diana Listmaker, Ruthven of Rockridge, Rima of Rockridge, Bela of Eastmarch and Gwydion Pendderwen.

Miranda Douglas of Schiehallion organized the first collections of poems in Caid when we were a Principality and for the first few years of Caid being a Kingdom. Theodric Pendar of Faulconwood followed her. Natalya de Foix did it for about 2 years, and then passed it to Edward Ian Anderson and Eichling von Amrum. Philippa Llewelyn Schuyler and William Schuyler took over production in 1992. Paul fitz Denis inherited the editorial mantle in 2016, followed by Avicia de Na Baiona in 2023.

For many years, the only way to get a complete copy of the collection was to win the Crown, be on the Throne, or to organize the writing of poems, type them all, fill in for any late poets, and make the copies. Since 1992, the poem books have been available for purchase by all members of the populace.

Chronicles

Crown Chronicle Victors
Fall 1990 A Chronicle of Fall Crown Tourney A.S. XXV Ivan and Fiona
Spring 2007 A Chronicle of Spring Crown Tourney A.S. XLI Drogo and Iðuna
Fall 2007 A Chronicle of Fall Crown Tourney A.S. XLII Edric V and Faizeh II
Spring 2008 A Chronicle of Spring Crown Tourney A.S. XLII Edward and Mora
Fall 2008 A Chronicle of Fall Crown Tourney A.S. XLIII Sven II and Kolfinna II
Fall 2016 A Chronicle of Fall Crown Tourney A.S. LI Agrippa and Bridget
Spring 2017 A Chronicle of Spring Crown Tourney A.S. LII Alexander and Tahira
Fall 2017 A Chronicle of Fall Crown Tourney A.S. LII Athanaric II and Sigriðr II
Winter 2018 A Chronicle of Winter Crown Tourney A.S. LII Wilhelm II and Tsyra
Spring 2018 A Chronicle of Spring Crown Tourney A.S. LII Agrippa III and Dawid
Fall 2018 A Chronicle of Fall Crown Tourney A.S. LIII Adam and Stæina
Spring 2019 A Chronicle of Spring Crown Tourney A.S. LIII Wilhelm III and Tsyra II

Purchase

Contact Lady Avicia de Na Baiona to obtain copies of previous and subsequent Crown Poem publications. The price for the booklet is usually very minimal, just enough to cover the printing cost (a few dollars).

Memories

From Robear du Bois

When we were a Principality, one of the great things about going to fight in Crown was the Fighter Poems. You might spend 8 hours driving up, spend less than a minute on the field fighting in a single elimination Tournament, and 8 hours driving back, but you got your own poem handed to you at Coronation a month or so later. The poems were shorter then, but I can still recite two of them, both written by William the Lucky.

From Lavendar of Lorne

Miranda Douglas of Schiehallion told me when I was first approached about fighter poems that she wished to initiate this custom in Caid, based on the long tradition in the West. Certainly, Robear, Natalya, and I are among the earliest contributors to the fighter poems collections here. I gather from an earlier post that the custom is not universal in the Society; indeed, we are fortunate in William and Philippa, and in all their predecessors, for this happy service we perform.

We all work very hard on our assignments, and I do my best to personalize each poem, assuming that all the fighters would at least see one of the booklets. Numerous fighters have made an effort to thank their poet, and many poets have improved their efforts over the years through study, innovation, and practice. I might add that when Miranda asked me to contribute, I'd never written anything but haiku!

More Information

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