The following chronicle was originally published in Therie Tales, Vol. V Issue V, Jul. 1999 (AS XXXIV), provided by Anne de Calafia:
Observations from Cynagua Spring Coronet (A.S. XXXIV)
As I left my river stronghold on Bestwodeschire's
southern borders, I journeyed to the heart of Cynagua for the 20 year celebration of
Spring Coronet. It turned out to be a beautiful Saturday morning and there was a
good showing of the populace of our fair principality. In time, I found my trusted
friends from Bestwode including Lord Robert and Lady Kadina, who were camping
with friends from Crystalmist. After merry greetings and making some new friends
from the north, I set camp close by. Upon seeing my tent, I was warmly received by
new neighbors from other shires who graciously offered any assistance showing the
best in SCA hospitality. One of my new neighbors who was camped next to me was the
new Seneschal of Betonywood, named Simon. He most warmly invited me and all of our
to any of their upcoming evens of which was most kind. After setting up my camp, I
donned my garb and checked the Coronet site out. The rustic old fairgrounds had
plenty of shade (and many birds), and turned out to be a very pleasant site for an
SCA event. Upon hearing Ricard and Elena of Canterbury were on site, I went to
their camp to say, "Hi", and was very much impressed with their new pavillion.
Great job! Lady Marina Lodbrok was also camped close and it was good to see old
friends again. After meeting friends and checking out Merchant's Row, I set out for
the archer range to improve my skills at the bow. By the end of practice, I was
quite pleased with my efforts and had fun!
That evening, the ship[chron. note the Defiance]) of
the pirates gave a lively evening of entertainment with much belly dancing, singing,
and much reveling in general.
Sunday, after opening Cafe Rodrigo at our camp with a
record of three pots of coffee (must have been a good Saturday night), it was time
for the Coronet Tournament. More friends from Bestwode came for the days events
including Art MacOrm and his lovely wife, Tamara, and lady Deirdre of Wexford along
with new shire friends as well. Much good fighting was displayed that day, especially
from our own marshall, Lord Robert the Unready, who had an excellent showing by
making it to the eighth round and making our shire proud. HUZZAH! Later that day,
Cafe Rodrigo expanded its menu from coffee to steaks for a pleasant dinner with
my friends. The evening was rounded out with a pleasant Bardic Circle at Dark Claw
with the new Bard of Cynagua telling his Viking jokes and singing his song that
won his contest. All in All, I think we had a wonderful time.
In service to the dream,
Rodrigo
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