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The SCA's Twenty-fifth Year Celebration (AKA TFYC or "Argent Anniversary") was held in the Kingdom of [[Ansteorra]]. It was, essentially, a war, spaning over a week in March 1991. Though the weather was problematic, with high winds on most days, and heavy rain and hail on one day, the event was a huge success. Activities included melee fighting and tournaments, a masked ball, arts and sciences classes, archery, etc. | The SCA's Twenty-fifth Year Celebration (AKA TFYC or "Argent Anniversary") was held in the Kingdom of [[Ansteorra]]. It was, essentially, a war, spaning over a week in March 1991. Though the weather was problematic, with high winds on most days, and heavy rain and hail on one day, the event was a huge success. Activities included melee fighting and tournaments, a masked ball, arts and sciences classes, archery, etc. | ||
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*Weather, is what I most remember. The constant wind wreaked havoc with the pavilions, though [[House Valentine]]'s great pavilion seemed defiantly unaffected. One day, we huddled in the porch of an unknown pavilion during a deluge. The flag on that tent, three golden dragons on blue, was unknown to us at the time. Later, in reverent tones, we were told, "Oh! That's Mistress [[Éowyn Amberdrake]]!" The same downpour soaked the contents of several round pavilions in our camp (the Colleges of [[Fenwood Knoll]] and [[San Ambrogio]]). The owners tied up the walls so they looked like women pulling their skirts up to wade through shallow water. -- [[Lachlan of Cromarty]] | |||
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[[Image:Ivan and Fiona-TFYC.jpg|500px]]<br />King Ivan and Queen Fiona hold court at the Caidan-sponsored tournament at TFYC. | [[Image:Ivan and Fiona-TFYC.jpg|500px]]<br />King Ivan and Queen Fiona hold court at the Caidan-sponsored tournament at TFYC. | ||
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The SCA's Twenty-fifth Year Celebration (AKA TFYC or "Argent Anniversary") was held in the Kingdom of Ansteorra. It was, essentially, a war, spaning over a week in March 1991. Though the weather was problematic, with high winds on most days, and heavy rain and hail on one day, the event was a huge success. Activities included melee fighting and tournaments, a masked ball, arts and sciences classes, archery, etc.
Memories
- Weather, is what I most remember. The constant wind wreaked havoc with the pavilions, though House Valentine's great pavilion seemed defiantly unaffected. One day, we huddled in the porch of an unknown pavilion during a deluge. The flag on that tent, three golden dragons on blue, was unknown to us at the time. Later, in reverent tones, we were told, "Oh! That's Mistress Éowyn Amberdrake!" The same downpour soaked the contents of several round pavilions in our camp (the Colleges of Fenwood Knoll and San Ambrogio). The owners tied up the walls so they looked like women pulling their skirts up to wade through shallow water. -- Lachlan of Cromarty
Photos
King Ivan and Queen Fiona hold court at the Caidan-sponsored tournament at TFYC.
King Ivan faces the Crown Prince of the Outlands in the Caidan-sponsored tournament at TFYC. The bells on Ivan's boots are visible and would have been easily audible to the everyone.
Ivan and Fiona process into grand court at TFYC. Their Majesties recreated their coronation entrance. This time, though, Fiona's shield was borne entirely by women fighters of the kingdom. Also visible in this photomontage are Bruce Draconarius of Mistholme (herald at head of procession), John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford (swordbearer), Diana de Savigny (banner bearer) Avery of Kempsford (Queen's Champion, Ivan's front/left shield-bearer), Eichling von Amrum (Fiona's front/right shield-bearer), Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste (at end of procession).
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