Held in San Jose, CA. The members of the shire caravaned down to attend. Over fifty people attended the event. Among the anachronists present were Sir Kevin Peregrynne, Patrice du Couer Fidel, Sir Bela of Eastmarch, Mistress Karina of the Far West, Isaac the Unlikely, and Cadwalladyr Stone of Stonecroft. There was plenty of food, drink, song, and demonstrations of fencing and swordfighting. Michaelle of Ramboouillet was married to David McConell. At this time the Shire petitioned for Baronial Status.
Annotations:
“Isaac the Unlikely is aka Isaac Bonewitz, author of the book
Real Magic, reputedly the only person to receive a formal
academic degree in Magic from an accredited university. I was
minister for the wedding ceremony (courtesy of a Universal Life
Church credential, cost $1).
“Though the event was fun and successful,
this was our last effort to combine a Mythopoeic Society event with
an SCA event. The two groups were growing in different directions.
“Issue 4 of 'The Shire Scribe' appeared in January.
“The Golden Consort (madrigal troupe), under
the tutelage of Lord Gerald (Gary Thompson), began meeting regularly, even
did some successful 'mundane' gigs (Cal State University, & St. John's Church).
“We began to dream of baronial status.
“Members of the local group at about
this time were David, Cheryl, Theron & Todd of Castlewhyte; William,
Elaine, Suzanne, Yvonne & Ann of Gad (the Gadbury family); Roe, Cerise
and Joy & Kim Williams of Llewellyn Manor; you, Rand; Diana (Deana Davis);
me, Edward; Alec of Hallet (Cliff Burg); Paula Ward; Michaelle of
Rambouilette; Anne of the Golden City (Miki Byrns); Clarissa & Elliot of
Ruxton Hall (Evelyn & Chuck Sechrist); Chantell (Joyce Trumbull); Rodrigo, Yolanda
& Paul; Kevin & Patrice; Stone & Kriemhilde; Daffyd (Bill Jennings);
Gerald & Josette (Gary & Rosemary Thompson); Angela & Don Harlow; Meg Glasscock;
Markus the Blue (Markus Linville); Dea (Dee Taylor); Jim Dublier;
Laurelyn (Laurine White).” – Edward of Southhaven
Description of this event,
© Copyright 1980 by William R. Keyes (Wilhelm von Schlüssel)
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