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* Around Spring of 1982 in Hemet, California a man who went by the name of Jevelyan, excitedly told his friends that he had finally found a local contact number for the Society for Creative Anachronism. He had briefly been a member at the place he lived before he came to Hemet. Because there was so many of them the Barony sent a team of people to Hemet the following week to talk to the newcomers. The teachers at that first meeting were Master [[Aldred von Lechsend aus Froschheim]], Countess [[Ascelyn Schirleah]], [[Eadwynne of Runedun]], Master [[Wilihelm Roderick FitzLovel of Kerr]] and Lord [[Duncan Brock of Greyfeather]]. Among the newcomers were Lochlan (Jevelyan), [[Damales Redbeard]], [[Yvon Bater of Darkwood]], [[Paganus Grimlove]], [[Thomas Bordeaux]], [[Allaine de Beaumont of Glastonbury]], [[Ciaran Faol Ruadh]] (who now goes by Magukhai Isige), [[Conall Eoin MacTavish]], [[Eldwin Nightowl]], [[Steffan the Scrivener]], Brian and Kim Rents, John Lower and others lost to memory. Several years later (in the) Hemet newspaper, there was a photo of Lord Bhaltar de Fairmont fighting Lord [[Duncan Brock of Greyfeather|Duncan Brock]] at a local grade schools demo. The caption read “call this number for information on the Hemet chapter of the SCA. The phone number was called and introductions were made. Local meetings were moved to the home of Lord Bhaltar de Fairmont and Lady [[Illuminada Eugenia de Guadalupe y Godoy]] who had recently move to Hemet from the West. The new group was much more active than the previous group. The first event put on was aVikings vs. Romans Games in held 1986 at Valley Wide Recreation Center (http://caidwiki.org/index.php?title=Dreiburgen_Summer_Event_1986). Eventually they chose the name Gallavally and became [[Dreiburgen]]’s first incipient Canton. The name means, “Summer pastures of the foreigners,” which reflected Hemet reputation of being the winter home of many senior citizens who lived somewhere else during the rest of the year. Lady [[Illuminada Eugenia de Guadalupe y Godoy|Illuminada]] was Gallavally’s first Seneschal. By 1988 Gallavally was very active and wanted more autonomy. When they were granted full Canton status Lord Bhaltar was the Seneschal. Some of the other people who worked hard to help make Gallavally a force in the Barony were [[Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain]], [[Dante Lizza]], [[Virginia le Swann]], [[Casia Thessalonica apo Constantinopolios]], the Tinker family, the [[Gautier Langelier of Addershold|Adderholt family]], Joey Henderson, Michelle Kinney, Christopher Bage and others lost to memory. ~ by Baroness [[Allaine de Beaumont of Glastonbury]] (condensed with permission by [[Eadwynne of Runedun]]) | * Around Spring of 1982 in Hemet, California a man who went by the name of Jevelyan, excitedly told his friends that he had finally found a local contact number for the Society for Creative Anachronism. He had briefly been a member at the place he lived before he came to Hemet. Because there was so many of them the Barony sent a team of people to Hemet the following week to talk to the newcomers. The teachers at that first meeting were Master [[Aldred von Lechsend aus Froschheim]], Countess [[Ascelyn Schirleah]], [[Eadwynne of Runedun]], Master [[Wilihelm Roderick FitzLovel of Kerr]] and Lord [[Duncan Brock of Greyfeather]]. Among the newcomers were Lochlan (Jevelyan), [[Damales Redbeard]], [[Yvon Bater of Darkwood]], [[Paganus Grimlove]], [[Thomas Bordeaux]], [[Allaine de Beaumont of Glastonbury]], [[Ciaran Faol Ruadh]] (who now goes by Magukhai Isige), [[Conall Eoin MacTavish]], [[Eldwin Nightowl]], [[Steffan the Scrivener]], Brian and Kim Rents, John Lower and others lost to memory. Several years later (in the) Hemet newspaper, there was a photo of Lord Bhaltar de Fairmont fighting Lord [[Duncan Brock of Greyfeather|Duncan Brock]] at a local grade schools demo. The caption read “call this number for information on the Hemet chapter of the SCA. The phone number was called and introductions were made. Local meetings were moved to the home of Lord Bhaltar de Fairmont and Lady [[Illuminada Eugenia de Guadalupe y Godoy]] who had recently move to Hemet from the West. The new group was much more active than the previous group. The first event put on was aVikings vs. Romans Games in held 1986 at Valley Wide Recreation Center (http://caidwiki.org/index.php?title=Dreiburgen_Summer_Event_1986). Eventually they chose the name Gallavally and became [[Dreiburgen]]’s first incipient Canton. The name means, “Summer pastures of the foreigners,” which reflected Hemet reputation of being the winter home of many senior citizens who lived somewhere else during the rest of the year. Lady [[Illuminada Eugenia de Guadalupe y Godoy|Illuminada]] was Gallavally’s first Seneschal. By 1988 Gallavally was very active and wanted more autonomy. When they were granted full Canton status Lord Bhaltar was the Seneschal. Some of the other people who worked hard to help make Gallavally a force in the Barony were [[Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain]], [[Dante Lizza]], [[Virginia le Swann]], [[Casia Thessalonica apo Constantinopolios]], the Tinker family, the [[Gautier Langelier of Addershold|Adderholt family]], Joey Henderson, Michelle Kinney, Christopher Bage and others lost to memory. ~ by Baroness [[Allaine de Beaumont of Glastonbury]] (condensed with permission by [[Eadwynne of Runedun]]) | ||
** A note that C.B. mentioned in the end is, in the SCA, [[Alexander Drake]]. Also I would add [[Brianna Sparrowhawk]] to the list of active Gallavallites. I plan to add some of my own memories later. [[User:Eldwin Nightowl|Eldwin Nightowl]] ([[User talk:Eldwin Nightowl|talk]]) 09:52, 1 November 2024 (PDT) | |||
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Revision as of 08:52, 1 November 2024
| Canton of Gallavally | ||||
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 Per chevron gules and argent, two martlets respectant and a tower, all within a laurel wreath counterchanged | ||||
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Overview
- A canton of Dreiburgen; This branch-name was registered in August of 1989 (via Caid).
Meaning: "Foreigner Valley" in Irish; many “snowbirds” visit in winter.
Newsletter: Gallavally Traveler (original)
Patron Saint: Saint Corrigan the Lost
Song: Is This The Way to Gallavally?
Badge: registered in January of 1996 (via Caid): Per bend gules and argent, a martlet and a tower counterchanged.
Return of Gallavally
After several years of going dark, Gallavally has returned: On July 13, A.S. LIX, Their Royal Majesties Tryggr and Mercedes announced the official revival of the Canton of Gallavally. This great accomplishment is due to the diligence of Melissa Cube, THL Brennos ap Doolin, and Lord Chartain Trevino.
Current Officers and Their Deputies
- Seneschal: Melissa Cube
- Herald:
- Arts & Sciences Officer: Chartain Trevino
- Exchequer: Brennos ap Doolin
- Marshall:
- Webwrights:
Annual Events
Gallery
Gallavally Dragon at Gallavally Anniversary 03/22/1997
Memories of the Founding Groups
- Around Spring of 1982 in Hemet, California a man who went by the name of Jevelyan, excitedly told his friends that he had finally found a local contact number for the Society for Creative Anachronism. He had briefly been a member at the place he lived before he came to Hemet. Because there was so many of them the Barony sent a team of people to Hemet the following week to talk to the newcomers. The teachers at that first meeting were Master Aldred von Lechsend aus Froschheim, Countess Ascelyn Schirleah, Eadwynne of Runedun, Master Wilihelm Roderick FitzLovel of Kerr and Lord Duncan Brock of Greyfeather. Among the newcomers were Lochlan (Jevelyan), Damales Redbeard, Yvon Bater of Darkwood, Paganus Grimlove, Thomas Bordeaux, Allaine de Beaumont of Glastonbury, Ciaran Faol Ruadh (who now goes by Magukhai Isige), Conall Eoin MacTavish, Eldwin Nightowl, Steffan the Scrivener, Brian and Kim Rents, John Lower and others lost to memory. Several years later (in the) Hemet newspaper, there was a photo of Lord Bhaltar de Fairmont fighting Lord Duncan Brock at a local grade schools demo. The caption read “call this number for information on the Hemet chapter of the SCA. The phone number was called and introductions were made. Local meetings were moved to the home of Lord Bhaltar de Fairmont and Lady Illuminada Eugenia de Guadalupe y Godoy who had recently move to Hemet from the West. The new group was much more active than the previous group. The first event put on was aVikings vs. Romans Games in held 1986 at Valley Wide Recreation Center (http://caidwiki.org/index.php?title=Dreiburgen_Summer_Event_1986). Eventually they chose the name Gallavally and became Dreiburgen’s first incipient Canton. The name means, “Summer pastures of the foreigners,” which reflected Hemet reputation of being the winter home of many senior citizens who lived somewhere else during the rest of the year. Lady Illuminada was Gallavally’s first Seneschal. By 1988 Gallavally was very active and wanted more autonomy. When they were granted full Canton status Lord Bhaltar was the Seneschal. Some of the other people who worked hard to help make Gallavally a force in the Barony were Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain, Dante Lizza, Virginia le Swann, Casia Thessalonica apo Constantinopolios, the Tinker family, the Adderholt family, Joey Henderson, Michelle Kinney, Christopher Bage and others lost to memory. ~ by Baroness Allaine de Beaumont of Glastonbury (condensed with permission by Eadwynne of Runedun)
- A note that C.B. mentioned in the end is, in the SCA, Alexander Drake. Also I would add Brianna Sparrowhawk to the list of active Gallavallites. I plan to add some of my own memories later. Eldwin Nightowl (talk) 09:52, 1 November 2024 (PDT)
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