[Twnsqr] questions and answers, regarding A&S, and Tourney of the Wolves

[Kenna62 at aol.com]

I am forwarding exerpts of correspondence between Lady  Arnora in 
Grimwithshire and myself, because her questions may be shared by  others, and several 
people have given me the feedback that they like to know  what's going on.  If 
you're not one of them, forgive the intrusion;  'delete' is easy to press.  :) 
Do  you have retinue and if so will they need to be seated near to you? I am 
happy  to accommodate as much as possible. 
I like to leave  seating at the head table open until we ascertain who is 
present.  Lady  Emelyn is chief lady-in-waiting, and she can coordinate with you 
on site as to  table and court arrangements.  If Duke Gunar and Duchess 
Gabriell are  there, of course they should be given seats of honour, along with any 
other  Royal Peers or Peers of the Realm (knights, laurels, pelicans).  If 
there  is space, I have three or four ladies who will sit near me, our daughter,  
and  two of Caieth’s squires, who are also Sergeants and therefore baronial  
guard.  I can try to give you a hard number if you need it, but at this  
moment I am guessing perhaps six or eight.   
Waterbearing  officer is still unfilled. In the past I have done waterbearing 
for Wealdsmere  events and I have made it known at meetings that I am 
available if  needed 
Fantastic!   Please consider yourself tapped until further notice.  Will you 
be  available to be primarily responsible (the coordinator, even if you 
delegate the  work) at Celtic Revolt?  Other Wealdsmere events?  Please let me know  
your schedule.  I am truly grateful for the offer and for the  help. 
One  more question: I am working on a class for Basketry; choosing suitable 
ones for  eventing, their use in our time periods, care and basic construction, 
etc. I  used to teach this course in Oertha and have updated all of my 
handouts. If this  sounds like something you might like at an event let me know and 
I will be glad  to present it. 
How lovely – talk  about a useful skill!  I will absolutely be calling on 
you.  HE Kelta  is the new A&S Officer of Wealdsmere, and Sir Jorg is A&S for the 
Canton  of Silverhart.  I find I am organizing many ‘work parties’ and would 
love  to coordinate with you.  I have talked with both Kelta and Jorg about 
the  need to step up the availability of A&S experiences, for both dedicated  
artists as well as newcomers or dabblers.  We have considered many models,  
from privately hosted work parties on weeknights, to demonstrations or hands-on  “
Make and Takes” at events, particularly indoor tourney/feast events (wars are 
 often just too busy…).  I would like input also from those who coordinate  
Ithra.   Several people have expressed interest in teaching, from  dancing, 
candle making, bead making, jewelry making, painting, scribing,  costuming, 
ceramics, wax casting, and metal work so I know the skills and  willingness to 
share are out there, I just am not sure the best forums and,  knowing me, will 
likely try them all and see the turn-out.  Any thoughts  are welcome. 
Do  you need any Baronial Charters painted? I have run through my stock of 
Kingdom  charters and am looking for new ones to illuminate! I did several  for 
Brandt and Kelta and I would like to hold a class and teach a  couple of 
people here how to do them, too. 
Emphatic  yes!  I started over with all new wording and designs for award 
scrolls,  and have several charters ready to paint, and several in the process.  
If  you enjoy the artistry of design, I am soliciting new ideas, and if you 
prefer  painting, I can bring printed charters.  I am planning to bring some to  
Tourney of the Wolves already, and then I will host another Scribal Arts 
party  at my house in late March (after Oasis…) 
Lastly, can you  answer if there is a ball/music/dancing?  A masked ball?  
(Are you  making masks there, or are people encouraged to bring their own)?  Is 
there  a bardic competition during dinner like last year?  Perhaps you could  
forward a tentative schedule for the day’s events, so that we all work 
together  smoothly. 
Lady, your offers  of support are most welcome.  Truly, since we met at Grim 
Offensive has  been only some short years, yet your hospitality and work ethic 
are well  known.  And the labors we are undertaking in the Barony and its 
environs  are extensive, so we appreciate your gracious and tireless willingness 
to  help. 
With gratitude for  your service, 
Araviere 
Baroness  Wealdsmere 





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