Greetings are extended unto the King's faithful subjects: Sir Ramon the Chronologer and Lady Catherine de Northwoode, Baron and Baroness of Caerthe, The Honorable Lord Óengus ua Faeláin, the Archer General of the Outlands; and The Honorable Lady Órfhlaith ní Dhubháin, Seneschal of the Barony of Caerthe; The Honorable Lord Cadfarch ap Nir Caerleon, Knight Marshal of the Barony of Caerthe from Herr Conrad von Zollern, Kapitän der Bogenschützen von Caerthe (Captain of Archers of Caerthe):
The beginning balance on account allocated for the use of archery should be $436.37. $6.00 was collected as range fees during the reporting period. $25.00 was spent to reimburse the Canton of Hawk’s Hollow for half of the insurance for Scout Park during the reporting period, so the ending balance should also be $417.37.
THL Ailinn Shadowfox sponsored an archery event on 27 April called The Pheons and Phules Tournament. This event was listed on the Kingdom Calendar. The event was well attended with sixteen participants from both the Baronies of Caerthe, and Caer Galen. Her Ladyship would like to thank all those who attended, and she hopes that all participants had a splendid time! Lord Ingvarr Halvarson won the day!
We held four (4) practices and one (1) event during the reporting period.
27 April 2005, Pheons & Phules Tournament - Sixteen (16) total archers, eight (8) from Caerthe, seven (7) from the Canton of Hawk's Hollow, and one (1) from Caer Galen.
4 May 2005, Royal Rounds - Fourteen (14) total archers, five (5) from Caerthe, seven (7) from the Canton of Hawk's Hollow, and two (2) from Caer Galen.
8 May 2005, Royal Rounds - Twelve (12) total archers, four (4) from Caerthe, six (6) from the Canton of Hawk's Hollow, and two (2) from the Barony of Caer Galen.
11 May 2005, Royal Rounds - Fourteen (14) total archers, five (5) from Caerthe, seven (7) from the Canton of Hawk's Hollow, and two (2) from Caer Galen.
15 May 2005, IKAC - Eight (8) total archers, two (2) from Caerthe, and six (6) from the Canton of Hawk's Hollow.
Archery Adventures (I-225 and Colfax) 1370 South Havana Avenue Aurora, CO 80011 (range fees: $6.00 per person) ~Crossbows ARE ALLOWED at this range~
Archery Practice has been being held weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. until 8:45 p.m., at Archery Adventures. That ceased on 11 May 2005.
NOTICE: Beginning 8 May 2005, Caerthe Archery Practice is moved outdoors for the Spring/Summer. This practice will be held every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. until approximately noon (or whenever we get too tired, too hot, or too hungry), at Scout Park, Northglenn CO. We usually gather for lunch and some socializing afterwards, at one of several local dining establishments...
05 June 2005 - Scout Park - Royal Rounds
12 June 2005 - No Practice – Conflict with Summer Solstice Challenge
19 June 2005 - Scout Park - IKAC
26 June 2005 - Scout Park - Month End Tournament
A Yahoo! Group has been established to provide more up to date information for archers of the Barony (including its Cantons and Colleges) called "SCA-Caerthe_Archery" at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SCA-Caerthe_Archery/
Please check the Yahoo! Group for the most up to date information.
All scores shot during the reporting period from IKACs, and Royal Rounds have been submitted to the Outlands Score Keeper, The Honorable Lady Lêofsige O Caoimh, known as Lyssa.
Winner of the April 2005 Caerthe Monthly Archery Tournament
The winner of the April (Pheons and Phules) tournament was Lord Ingvarr Halvarson.
The winner of the May monthly tournament shall be determined on the 22nd of May.
(Pending official verifications by the Kingdom Scorekeeper)
Ingvarr Halvarson advanced from Forester to Bowmaster in the Outlands Open Crossbow Division!
This rank advancement entitles him to bear a gold tassel bound by a black knot as evidence, for all to see, his proven skills at the martial art of archery. Bowmasters are also to be presented said tassel, and a scroll made by our magnificent and talented Kingdom scribes, in court, by our reigning monarch.
His Excellency Stephan Sorenson advanced from Yeoman to Forester in the Outlands Open Crossbow Division!
This rank advancement entitles him to bear a red tassel bound by a black knot as evidence, for all to see, his proven skills at the martial art of archery.
At this time the Barony has archers ranked as follows ready to do service for our King and Queen*:
2 Grand Bowmasters
11 Bowmasters
15 Foresters
17 Yeomen
15 Bowmen
11 Novices
11 Unranked
There are currently seventy-five (75) unauthorized, and eight (8) authorized active archers and forty-three (43) unauthorized inactive* archers in the Barony.
* These are archers who did not shoot any Royal Rounds during the previous year.
There are currently nine (9) Authorized and warranted Marshals of the Field in the Barony.
Ailinn Shadowfox, Hawk’s Hollow
Angus Montgomery the Forrester, Hawk’s Hollow
Conrad von Zollern, Hawk’s Hollow
Daffyd of Emmet, Caerthe
Drahomira von Augsburg, Hawk’s Hollow
Eric Morrison of Thistlekeep, Hawk’s Hollow
Thalia Ruggenall, Hawk’s Hollow
Tyrfingr von Wolfsberg, Hawk’s Hollow
William Petheram of Somerset, Caerthe
There are currently seven (7) Marshals in Training in the Barony.
Ceara inghean Rónáin, Barony of Caer Galen
Elaisse de Garrigues, Hawk’s Hollow
Elisant le Chevaler, Caerthe
Fausta, Hawk’s Hollow
Furukusu Masahide, Hawk’s Hollow
Þorgautr Sveinsson inn upplenzki , Hawk’s Hollow
Ulrik Halvarson, Hawk’s Hollow
I am happy to report that neither any injuries nor any property damage was either reported to me, or observed by me, during the reporting period.
I have received no reports from the autocrat of this event, but advertisements in the kingdom newsletter and on various news groups state that it is to include archery. Look for more details to follow on the email group.
I have received no reports from Scola Metallorum, The College of Three Spires, or the forming and/or incipient Cantons of Bloodstone Keep, or Canton of Ravenhurst. I do not believe that they are participating in the archery program.
As of this writing I have received no report from THL Angus Montgomery the Forrester, the Hawks Hollow Captain of Archers, for the month of May. I did receive his April Report on 6 May 2005.
Lord Tyrfingr von Wolfsberg ran the 8 May Practice as the Marshal In Charge, and submitted the scores for that practice. He also assisted in the running of lines at additional Caerthe Archery Practices. I would like to publicly thank Lord Tyrfingr for his dedication to the archery program, and for all of his work as one of my deputies during my tenure of office.
Herrin Drahomira von Augsburg will be submitting her Letter of Intent to assume the duties as the Caerthe Captain of Archers in the very near future. Since she is the only Marshal of the Field that dwells within the boundaries of Caerthe that has volunteered for the job, her acceptance by The Honorable Lord Óengus ua Faeláin, Archer General of the Outlands, should be mostly a formality... Sir Ramon the Chronologer and Lady Catherine de Northwoode, Baron and Baroness of Caerthe have already been consulted; and she was found an acceptable replacement. She has steadfastly assisted in the running of the baronial program, and I would not only thank her for her past services, but also, thank her again for volunteering to assume the office of Captain of Archers. She would like to thank all of the local archers for continuing to come out and having fun with us!
Well, this will be my last monthly report...
I am grateful for the opportunity my Lieges, my kindom officers, and my Barons and Baronesses have given me to serve them in the office of Captain of Archers for the last few years.
I am weary. I have worked hard to grow the local archery program; maintaining, and hopefully improving on the wonderful and strong program that I took over. I have attempted to provide and maintain the highest standards of safety, while allowing the most active, most skilled, and largest number of Outlandish archers to have as much fun as I could. But now, it is time for someone else’s ideas. It was my attempts to maintain continuous interaction within the archery community that helped me to understand those things that our local archers wanted, and then, I simply tried to provide it to them.
I continue to learn and grow, as will my replacement; so, please continue to voice your opinions and ideas of how best to improve our local archery community. I have always supported and encouraged this constant dialogue between “my” archers and myself, for it is my belief that this dialogue has allowed me to better meet the needs of those I served.
I sincerely thank you for the privilege of having been allowed to serve you as your Captain of Archers.
I have every confidence in my replacement, and I look forward to continuing my service to my Kingdom, and my Barony, as her emergency deputy until another individual is able to fill that role.
Here ends my May 2005 Report.
Humbly Submitted, this 20th day of May A.S. XL (2005 C.E.)
Herr Conrad von Zollern
Captain of Archers
Barony of Caerthe
Kingdom of the Outlands