Boar’s Snore

A note from our Vicar

is is the ird Quarter 2014 issue of the Boar’s Snore, a publication of the Barony of Coeur d’Ennui of the Society for Creative Anachro-nism, Inc. (SCA, Inc.). e Boar’s Snore is available from Melissa McCall [email protected]. It is not a corporate publication of SCA, Inc., and does not delineate SCA, Inc. policies. Copyright © 2014 Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. For information on reprinting photographs, articles or artwork from this publication, please contact the Chronicler at [email protected] who will assist you in contacting the original creator of the piece. Please respect the legal rights of our contrib-utors.

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ExchequerHE Winnifred d’[email protected]

ChroniclerLady Maaline of Coeur d’[email protected]

SeneschalHE Edward [email protected]

Minister of Arts & SciencesHE Gracye of Lokwode [email protected]

Knights MarshalSir Cian mac Con [email protected]

HeraldLady Ximena [email protected]

VicarHE Akitsuki [email protected]

Equestrian MarshalSir Alexander Caithnes of [email protected]

WebministerLord Joseph [email protected]

To the Barony of Coeur d’Ennui and the Canton of Axed Root, greetings from Akitsuki Yoshimitsu loyal servant to the Crown of Calontir, Vicar of Coeur d’Ennui.

I hope these words fi nd you warm and well, sitting comfortably by a crackling hearth, with hounds at your feet and your preferred libation close at hand.

As I put these words to paper, I am fi lled with thankfulness and anticipation - I am thankful for the successes of the year past, but more so the time we have spent with each other. I am fi lled with anticipation for our annual Yule Court gathering, but cannot help but think to the joys and victories that await us in the coming year...

A wise man from Chung Kuo once said, 耐心蚂蚱*. I shall embrace that wisdom - for now - set aside my anticipation and eagerness, and content myself by pouring another cup and raising it to your good health. Kampai!

From my home in the heart of the Boar Ring, at the hour of the dog on this 24th day of the eleventh moon of the twenty-sixth year of Heisei, AS XLIX.

* Nàixīn mà zhà.

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Barony of Coeur d’Ennui Meeting October 20, 2014

Offi cer Meeting – In attendance: Seneschal, Chronicler, Vicar, Knight Marshal, Exchquer, MoAS, Herald

Vicar: Agenda – update on offi ces. Crown – “pre” post-mortem for Crown, anything else

Seneschal – offi ce is going well

Chronicler: Submit me stuff ! Thank you for what has already been re-ceived.

Knight Marshal: New fi ghter site – all feedback thus far is positive. • Site is Clive Elementary School• Donations are welcome to help off set the cost of renting the space. Fee is $25 per night. • HE Hugh DuPuy is coordinating, practice cannot be held without Hugh in attendance.

Exchequer: Collecting receipts from crown expenses. • Total donations to the church to date = $229.70 o Is there a set amount we would like to donate to the church? o Warrant expiring in December at which time HE Winnifred d’Artois will be stepping upMoAS: Class for November is care and feeding of knives with Caoimhin McKee• Would like to provide classes for the populace with a “make and take” component. o Looking for individuals to teach said classes o A nominal charge for class materials not foreseen as an issue.Herald: Heraldry – report has been submitted• Multiple people with names in process• Caoimhin’s Heraldic title was approved• Please provide assistance getting correct names for awards given at Crown Tourney

Equestrian: “the horses haven’t blowed up” – practices are going well

No Chatelaine, no MoY, Webminister not present.

Axed Root changes:• Seneschal – Kristine Nic Tallier• Exchequer – • Knight Marshal – Zachariah • Herald – Zaneta• A&S – Susanne, not able to be present• Webminister – Giovanni, not able to be present

Populace Meeting:

• Offi cer Meeting Recap• Alexander is willing to teach multiple classes o Ink o Arming Points – Linen o Dance• Conrad will teach the “wire thing” any time we would like. Will only be in the barony until just before Thanksgiving• Gracye proposed joint Fighter Practice/A&S Night• Inventory discussion• Tentage condition and status• Crown Tournament Post-mortem

~Meeting Closed~

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Barony of Coeur d’Ennui Meeting – November 17, 2014

Agenda:• Baronial Quartermaster/storage site for Baronial property needed – Vicar received notice from individual currently storing said property stating space will no longer be available o Temporary solution needed, permanent solution preferred.• Offi cer Reports• Open offi ces and offi ces soon to be open• Baronial equipment needs (replacement or maintenance)• Group project ideas

Offi cer Reports:• Seneschal – Currently have enough members to remain a barony o If you are interested in being Exchequer or Herald contact the offi cer currently in the position and the Vicar that you are interested no later than 11/19/2014• Herald – Congratulations are in order – Tatiana will become Baronial Herald eff ective at Yule Court. o There are currently two people with devices at Laurel• Exchequer – Current balance $6542 – tithe at Crown Tournament will be paid at Yule Court o Yule Court budget needed o Those present at fi ghter practice have been consistently donating towards the cost of the site - $184 so far o Winnifred will be taking over the offi ce at Yule Court if possible• Knight Marshal – Conrad from An Tir has left us – he enjoyed the welcome he got and the time he spent her o Attendance has been consistent at indoor fi ghter practice thus far o Donations to help cover site fees are being given at each practice o Consistent presence from members of the Canton of Axed Root• MoAS: Kumihimo class in December to be taught by HE Gracye – all materials will be provided

o Offi cer has a lead on someone to teach a quill cutting class – would like to have back to back months of quill-making and then ink making How to sign your name (suggested by Edward) o Would like to schedule as many classes as possible in order for people to leave with a project (complete or incomplete) o Cian will be hosting a pouch-making class in future o Alexandra Vazquez de Granada has volunteered to teach “ how to use museum websites” o HE Gracye is willing to take on the warrant of this offi ce for 2 years – will step up at Yule Court as well • Chronicler – Serious dearth of submissions o Looking into guidelines for reprinting of materials found on the internet. (SCA Persian U, Modar University, etc.)

Julia de Brescia is no longer able to provide space to store the Baronial property. Everything will be moved to Ly Maaline of Coeur d’Ennui’s ga-rage until spring• Funds were requested and approved ($100) to obtain storage sys-tems/containers (totes, etc.)

Yule Court: Gracye will be teaching seamless woven pouches at 1pm and Tatiana will be doing scribal stuff s

~Meeting Closed~

F B O Unto the members of the Barony of Coeur d’Ennui, comes greetings from Edward Blythe, seneschal of this wonderful group.

Many things have happened since last the Snore was published. Back in October the barony hosted Crown Tourney and great fun was had by all. I want to personally thank all those that worked that event as everyone tells me that it went very smoothly. Special thanks to Her Ladyship Marie du Puy who was kind enough to step in as feast steward on relatively short notice.

I know I have said this before but I want it stated on the record, thank-you to all those that helped with my vigil and elevation. Special personal thanks to Sir Yoshi and Mistress Nicolete. Most of you have no idea how much work and patience they had leading up to that day.

They we had our annual Yule Court event at the beginning of December, again my thanks to everyone who helped out with the event. My personal thanks to Zaneta Baseggio from Axed Root, she helped me provide His Majesty a special lunch.

On a sadder note, the Barony lost one of its founding members. Lord Maximillian De Corsair will always be remembered by me for his funny stories and his love of hosting parties. Most of you may not have met him as he had moved on to follow his love of Science Fiction in the Des Moines

Science Fiction Club and Des Moines’ local Steam Punk group. I will miss him greatly.

I hope everyone’s holidays went without incident and look forward to seeing you at events in the future. Drive safe and be well.

In ServiceEdward Blythe, OPSeneschal, Barony of Coeur d’Ennui

Greeting unto our talented and skilled Barony! Yes, you are all talented and skilled! Being so recently placed as the interim Minister of Arts and Science, I’d mainly like to introduce myself.

I am HE Gracye of Lokwode, I have been participating in this dream of ours for approximately 12 years. I am most well-known for my embroidery and glass beads however I also weave, spin, sew garb, carve stone and cast pewter. I have dabbled in cooking and the making of cordials. I also have a fondness for small furry creatures. We have 2 A&S nights fi rmly scheduled. There will be fi nger loop braiding with Lord Lennox and then the care and feeding of knives with His Lordship Kevin. I am also looking into teaching a basic Kumihimo class in December.

If there is something you really would like to see taught or discussed, please feel free to let me know!! In ServiceHE Gracye Of Lokwode , CGCS, CLM, CT, CSHInterim Minister of Arts & Sciences

Fine citizens of Coeur d’Ennui, your Chronicler issues you a challenge. Want The Boar’s Snore to be a fun read? Send me some fun stuff ! I am always looking for submissions, especially as your new Chronicler. Want to share your experience with leatherworking? Period sewing technicques? Did you read a super interesting article on period hair styles or button casting? Let me know! We’ll put it in and share the fun!

Submissions can be emailed to : Maaline of Coeur d’Ennui [email protected]

Unto the populace of the Barony of Coeur d’Ennui come greetings from the Baronial Knights Marshal

As the seasons turn it is once again time to move from our outdoor practice site to the new indoor site we are trying out this year. We have found, with the assistance of HE Hugh du Puy a new site. We are planning on using the Clive Elementary schools Public Rooms. The address is 1600 73rd Stree, Windsor Heights, IA 50324 and I have booked these facilities for Tuesdays, 6:30 to 9:00 PM until the end of December.

I will also post these fi ghter practices as events on the Unoffi cial Baronial Facebook page and on the Yahoo Groups and our new Baronial forum pages as well as the Baronial

Website.

On a diff erent note I would like to thank everyone for all their help with the projects for the upcoming Crown Tournament. It has been nice to see all come together to make this event a success. One person I would like to specifi cally thank is Lord Alexander Johan Stilz for his contribu-tion of the cloth streamers for use on the list fi eld, this is greatly appreciat-ed and will help us look our best for when we host events.

Again thanks to all who have come together, it is heartening to see so many work so hard and be so successful in making this a stronger, healthier group

Yours in ServiceCian mac Cu’Roi’Knights Marshal, Barony of Coeur d’Ennui


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Historical Tidbits #39

Tidbit #341. Nelson Mandela’s birthname, Rolihlahla, means ‘Troublemaker’.

Tidbit #342. Archimedes (287-212 BC) once made a mathematical discovery while at a public bath. He ran through the city naked to his house so he could write it down.

Tidbit#343. Rembrandt’s painting “Jacob III de Cheyn” has been stolen 4 times. It was returned anonymously each time.

Tidbit #344. The fi rst penal colony in Australia was founded on January 26th, 1788, by Capt. Arthur Phillip. Today, it is celebrated as ‘Australia Day’.

Tidbit #345. The Black Death (1347-1351) was actually three diff erent plagues; bubonic, pneumonic, and septicemia.

Tidbit #346. In 1578, the Buddhist leader was named teh “Dalai Lama” by Alton Khan, the Mongol Leader.

Tidbit #347. Staircases in medieval castles spiraled to the right, so right handed defenders can swing their swords freely while backing up them. Attackers would have to twist around badly to reach the defender.

Tidbit #348. No existing Etruscan documents are written in complete sentences.

Tidbit #349. The bra was patented in 1914 by New York socialite Mary Phelps. It was made with two handkerchiefs.

Tidbit #350. The Holy Roman Emperor Henry II (973-1024) is credited with inventing pockets.

These Historical Tidbits have been brought to you by Honorable Lord Caoimhin McKee

From the Populace

The Sling ThingAlaeddin Kilicarslan

Slingers were both a needed commodity and rare. This is based on several factors. Slings had more range than bows. When two armies met, if one side did not have slingers but only archers, normally the archers would be eliminated before they could fi re back at the opposing slingers. Another minor factor is that slings work just fi ne in the rain and the wet, period bows did not. The rarity of slingers comes from the fact that practically speaking, an army could not train slingers. They had to be recruited from groups that grew up using the sling. Its takes about 3 months to train an archer to entrée level on the fi eld. Its takes a great deal longer for a s linger to become profi cient.

Slings were used in most cultures throughout the world at one point or another. In the Greek armies they were essential. The Greeks were the fi rst to use lead cast bullets. This greatly added to the impact, penetration, and range of the weapon. The aerodynamics of the Greek bullets were close but not quite perfect. The Greek bullets were often inscribed with words or symbols. Popular ones were the Greek lightning bolt (death from afar), names of city states, and curses / profanity “TAKE THAT”. The Romans perfected the molded lead bullet aerodynamics and called the bullet a gland, which means acorn. With these they had even more eff ectiveness. The Romans invented a surgery tool to remove glands from bodies. I believe that in many battles slingers were the most feared and hated enemy. They normally struck fi rst, at the time that units were not yet in personal battle. Furthermore all slingers were skirmishers. They were not a unit that could be easily run down.

Basic Heraldry Terms:(Just a couple)

Blazon: The description of the arms in heraldic language, in a clear and concise manner. Example: Letter B on the previous page is blazoned “Ermine, a domestic cat sejant guardant queue-forchy collared and chained sable, an orle purpure”

Charge: Anything placed on a fi eld or ordinary.

Postures: Some animals have their own terms for the diff erent body positions. Postures are commonly grouped into lions, deer (& etc), birds and fi shes. Below are examples of the Lion postures: *Passant: Walking past, shown with one foot off the ground *Statant: Standing, all four feet on the ground *Salient: Leaping or jumping. Front paws off the ground, rear paws on the ground *Rampant: Rearing up with only one rear paw on the ground *Sejant Erect: Sitting with front paws raised *Sejant: Seated/sitting *Couchant: Lying down with head raised, animal is awake *Dormant: Lying down asleep

Colors: *Azure - Blue *Gules - Red *Sable - Black *Vert - Green *Purpure - Purple *Tenne - Tawny - Orange *Sanguine - Bloodred *Murrey - Mulberry crimson

Furs: *Ermine - Black tails on white *Ermines - White tails on black *Erminois: Black tails on gold *Pean - Gold tails on black

Winter Driving: Be Prepared

Recently during a return trip from an event, I pondered the necessity of a WINTER EMERGENY kit for my car. In fact I thought about it a lot during the 5 hours that I sat in my car that was stuck in a ditch. I came to a conclusion that this was not just a good idea. I need to get a kit!

I’ve done some looking on line and spoke to several people. I compiled a list of items that could have made my experience a bit more comfortable and in some cases may save a life. *Cell phone / Car Charger/ independent charger (I needed one on my trip! Thank you Ugi! )*Shovel*Windshield Scraper / small broom*Flashlight / extra batteries*Medium Jar candle or 3 small Jar Candles *Water (Do not drink alcohol, no matter how bored or mad you are at being stuck!)*Snack food/energy bars *Matches / Lighter. *Extra hat, socks, t-shirt, sweatshirt, sweat pants (Layers will keep you warmer)*Blanket /sleeping bag/ Space blanket (A couple space blankets will fi t in your glove box)*First aid kit and 2 day supply of your normal necessary meds. *Pocket knife*Sand or Salt (If you are very lucky you may just need a little traction)*Tow chain or rope (You may need more that a little traction)*Jumper cables *Road fl are/ glow sticks (They are not just for porta-johns!) *Florescent fl ag. *Emergency Whistle. *Book Light and Book. *Roll of TP or Box of Tissues

Remember this is a suggested list. If you can think of a substitute or an additional item, go for it.

I also have a few suggestions before you even leave.

First and foremost, CAR POOL! Besides saving money on gas, you can keep each other awake and warm. Tell someone not going with you your intended route. If you don’t show up at the event or at home it gives friends, family and the authorities an idea of where to look for you.

Stay in the car. While not a 5 star hotel, your vehicle will give you protection from the elements. Unless you can see a truck stop or convenience store from where you are don’t try to fi nd one. In a snow storm you can get turned around and lost or worse yet another driver may not see you until it is too late. Believe me they are trying to stay on the road and if it is snowing that is not an easy thing to do.

If someone stops and off ers you a ride, STOP AND THINK BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR CAR.

This is where you need to use your best judgment. If you decide to take the ride, leave a note with your vehicle of who you are, your phone number and where you are going. Better yet, call and tell someone if you are able. Include the license plate number of the vehicle you are getting in.

Well, this turned into a much longer article than I had thought it would. I truly hope that you never need to use any of this information.

Drive safe.

In Service,Baroness Gracye of Lokwode

December 25, 800: Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emperor. Consolidating a large portion of Europe under his rule, promoting learning, and instituting innovative administrative concepts.

December 29, 1170: Murder in the Cathedral Acting on the frustrated outburst of King Henry II, four knights burst into Canterbury Cathedral and struck down Archbishop Thomas Á Becket. The knights fl ed, and Henry would later do public penance for his ill-considered words that ultimately ended the quarrel between one-time friends.

January 1, 0001: The origin of the Christian Era

January 3, 1431: Joan is betrayed On this day, Joan of Arc is handed over to Bishop Pierre Cauchon

January 13, 1559: Elizabeth takes the reigns Elizabeth I crowned queen of England in Westminster Abbey

January 30, 1649: Charles loses his head England’s King Charles I is beheaded

February 25, 1570 - Guess they didn’t like her... Elizabeth I is excommunicated by Pope Pius V March 22, 1457 - So it is written... The fi rst book is printed, the Gutenberg Bible

Would you like to make your veryown Falcon Tabard but don’t have a

Falcon pattern? Fret no more! The two patterns below are available to the public

for use in the SCA at:

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Baronial Court - Baronial Court, or gatherings of the Boar Ring, are conducted in medieval attire and are held on the third Monday of the money. Currently presided over by the Vicar of Coeur d’Ennui, HE Akitsuki Yoshimitsu. Location: Community of Christ Church, 4504 Ashworth Rd., West Des Moines, IA. 7:00pm

Arts and Sciences - Arts & Sciences night is held the fi rst Monday of each month. Each month there is a diff erent topic of discussion or class on an art or science. Location: Community of Christ Church, 4504 Ashworth Rd., West Des Moines, IA. 7:00pmFor more information contact the Minister of Arts & Sciences at [email protected].

Fighter Practice - Fighter Practice is held each Tuesday evening at 7:00pm. Bring your armor and hone your skills in armored combat. If you would like to try your hand at armored combat, there is loaner armor available. For location or other additional information, please contact the Knight’s Marshal at [email protected].

Bardic Circle - Come try your hand at a period instrument, singing, dancing... whatever your interest is! Held at the home of Lady Ysoria and Lord Kjarten. For address, date and time please contact the Chronicler at [email protected].

Other interests? - Fine Gentles... do you have another activity you have interest in that you do not see here? If so, please ask one of us about it. If we cannot give you information on your topic of interest, we are able to point you to someone who can give you the information. Embroidery, weaving, cooking, falconry, woodworking, carving, sewing, pewter work, bright metal work, medieval dancing, camping in the SCA, whatever your fancy... we can help!

His Excellency Yoshi, Vicar of Coeur d’Ennui, is taking applications from our populace members who have an

interest in serving our Barony as Archer Marshal. If you would like to become a Deputy Offi cer, please

contact the person currently holding that offi ce.If you are interested or have any questions about these

offi ces please contact HE Akitsuki Yoshimitsu at [email protected].

Paid membership in the SCA is required to hold an offi ce.

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