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NEW PRINCE AND PRINCESS
Eplaheimr sends it's warmest congratulations and respects to Their Highnesses of Insulae Draconis, Robert and Genevieve, on the occasion of Their victory in Coronet Tourney, held at Ffair Rhaglan in the Shire of Mynydd Gwyn.
His Highness, Prince Robert stood undefeated in the Tourney and faced Lord Dirik von Rosswald in the final bout.
Upon stepping up Their Highnesses invested their predecessors, Master Cernac the Inspired of Dun in Mara and our own Lady Susannah of York as Viscount and Viscountess
Long Live Their Highnesses
Long Live Insulae Draconis
Vivat, Vivat, Vivat.
FFAIR RHAGLEN VII
Eplaheimr once more sent a representation of Shire members to Ffair Rhaglen, the premier event in the Insulae Draconis calendar. In all 10 shire members travelled to Mynydd Gwyn and much revellry was had. The Eplaheimr encampment was the scene of much artistic endeavour, feasting and fun, including the now Annual Raglan Lady's Tea Party. Shire members acquitted themselves admirably on the Fencing and Heavy Fighting Fields, Archery Ranges and in the Arts and Sciences. .
During the Ffair, their Highnesses saw fit to awards arms to Maeve of Eplaheimr. Vivat Lady Maeve.
Lady Fianna Rua Nic Mhathuna was inducted into the Order of the Fox, for prowess and skill in the art of Defence. Vivat Lady Fianna
Lady Susannah of York was created Viscountess Susannah of York on the occasion of her stepping down as Princess of Insulae Draconis. Vivat Viscountess Susannah.
ROMANCE OF THE ROSE
The event page for Romance of the Rose has been updated with details about the event.
If you would like to attend, please contact the Reservations Steward
MEETING CHANGES
At last night's (23/2/11) Shire Meeting, the schedule of meetings and A&S nights for the foreseeable future was decided.
Effective immediately Shire Meetings will be held on the 1st Wednesday of every month, at Kilmurry House
These nights will be part meeting, part social get-together.
A&S Night will now be the 3rd Wednesday of every month. More details on this to follow shortly.
VIVANT FOR THEIR HIGHNESSES
Eplaheimr sends it's warmest and proudest congratulations to Their Highnesses, Cernac and Susannah, new Prince and Princess of Insulae Draconis.
His Highness, Prince Cernac fought Lord Dirik in the final of a thrilling Coronet Tourney on the 19th day of February, AS 46, at Caerphilly Castle
2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
THE SHIRE OF EPLAHEIMR IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT ITS CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2011 HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY ARRANGED AND CAN BE FOUND HERE
THE CURRENTLY LISTED EVENTS ARE CONFIRMED DATES. EXTRAS DATES AND UPDATES ON VENUES WILL BE ADDED SHORTLY
SHIRE MEETINGS TIME CHANGE
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHIRE MEETINGS WILL NOW START AT 18.15PM ON EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY EVENING. THIS WILL START FROM WEDNESDAY 17TH NOVEMBER
THERE WILL BE OPPORTUNITY FOR A&S/FIGHTER PRACTICE AFTER THE MEETING.
DATE CORRECTION
PLEASE NOTE THAT CHAMPIONS OF THE COURT OF LOVE TAKES PLACE FROM THE 11TH-13TH OF FEBRUARY (THIS COMING WEEKEND) AND NOT AS STATED ON THE WEBPAGE. THIS WAS A MISTAKE ON THE PAGE
Winter Feast 12th-14th November
Our Winter Feast was held this past weekend. This was a very relaxed event with plenty of archery and period gaming.
Her Highness, Princess Sagadis held a small Court where she welcomed several new gentles from the College of King's Lake. This was their first proper SCA event
Kingdom of Drachenwald Autumn Crown Tournament
The Shire is pleased to announce that it will hold the Autumn Crown Tournament of the Kingdom of Drachenwald. This great event will determine the Heirs to the Black Dragon Throne
It will be held at Petersburg Outdoor Education Centre, Clonbur, Co. Galway from the 8th-10th October 2010
The webpage for the event can be found here
2nd Insulae Draconis Coronet Tourney
The Shire of Eplaheimr was honoured to host the 2nd Coronet Tourney of Insulae Draconis this past weekend (20-22nd August) at Clonbur, Co. Galway
In the final our own Master Sigmundr Haakonarson fought Baroness Dorothea Weberin.
We are overjoyed to announce that Master Sigmundr was victorious
He and his good Lady, Baroness Sagadis were crowned as the Prince and Princess of Insulae Draconis that afternoon.
LONG LIVE THEIR HIGHNESSES, PRINCE SIGMUNDR AND PRINCESS SAGADIS
Also several Shire members recieved awards
Lady Gemma - Award of Arms
Lady Hilkka Susinen- Award of Arms
Lord Brian the Courteous - Award of Arms
Lord Alfred Bale - Award of Arms
Lady Susannah of York -Companion of the Order of Ffraid
VIVANT, VIVANT, VIVANT
TO LEAVE FEEDBACK FOR CORONET PLEASE CLICK HERE
Coronet Tourney
Oyez, Oyez, Be it known to all that the Shire of Eplaheimr will host the 2nd Insulae Draconis Coronet Tourney on the 20th-22nd August, 2010
This great event will determine the successors to the rulers of Insulae Draconis, Their Highnesses William and AEringunnr.
For information and booking please go HERE
CONGRATULATIONS
The Shire sends its congratulations to the College of King's Lake on running it's first day event, Ostara Revel. A very enjoyable day of fencing, heavy, A&S and dancing was had. The event was honoured by the presence of His Highness, Prince William.
VIVANT KING'S LAKE
VIVANT!!!
At Coronet Tourney this past weekend, Insulae Draconis became a full Principality as our new Prince and Princess were crowned.
A glorious tourney was held, where 14 brave warriors fought for the honour of their consort and the crown of ID.
The Shire of Eplaheimr was very well represented by four couples
Master Sigmundr fighting for Baroness Sagadis
Baron Etienne fighting for Lady Adel
Master Cernac of the Shire of Dun in Mara fighting for Lady Susannah
M'Lady Hilkka fighting for Lord Aylwin
All combatants fought with courage, honour and chivalry.
The victors were Prince William and Princess Aeringunnr
LONG LIVE THE PRINCE, LONG LIVE THE PRINCESS
LONG LIVE INSULAE DRACONIS
CONGRATULATIONS
The Shire of Eplaheimr salutes Their Royal Majesties, ThorvaldR and Fiona, new King and Queen of Drachenwald, crowned this past Saturday, 9th January in the Shire of Flintheath.
VIVANT, VIVANT, VIVANT!
BLOOD AND INK
This past weekend (1-3rd January 2010) saw our first event of the New Year. Around 17 gentles attended, with the main activities being Heavy Activities run by the Viceroy, His Grace, Duke Alaric and fencing practice.
Many thanks to the Their Excellencies, the Viceroy and Vicereine for attending.
WINTER FEAST
Our final shire event of 2009 took place on the weekend of the 20th-22nd November. Despite a small attendance, a good time was had by all. The weekend saw much fencing activity and period gaming
TUDOR FEAST
The College of King's Lake held it's first event at the College on the evening of Wednesday 18th November. A beautiful repast of period foods was provided as was a selection of period games. Congratulations to King's Lake on an extremely successful first event. VIVAT .
HUNTERS FEAST & ROYAL AWARDS
Eplaheimr's Hunter's Feast was held on Saturday last. We were graced by the presence of Her Royal Majesty, Judith, Queen of Drachenwald.
Competitions were held in archery and fencing as were classes on period dance and storytelling/bardic arts.
During Court, Her Majesty bestowed three awards on members of Eplaheimr and King's Lake during Her Court
Marina Claudia Alessandra de Grado and Fianna Rua were awarded the right to bear Arms.
Lady Susannah of York was made a Companion of the Orden des Lindquistringes
For Lady Marina, Lady Fianna and Lady Susannah
VIVANT, VIVANT, VIVANT
Mistress Rowan Brithwallt, Kingdom Bard of the Outlands delivered a formal message and gift from Their Majesties, Maelgwn and Sabine, King and Queen of the Outlands to Her Majesty Queen Judith and received a message to convey back.
NEW HEIRS
Eplaheimr salutes the new Heirs to the Black Dragon Throne of Drachenwald, Prince ThorvaldR and Princess Fiona
VIVANT!!
FEAST OF GRAPES
22 people attended Eplaheimr's Feast of Grapes from the 25th-27th September. Numerous outdoor activities took place, thanks to kind weather and willing participants. Many thanks to all those who helped clean up afterwards!
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MEETING TIMES CHANGE
Shire meetings and A&S nights will now take place on Wednesday nights at Kilmurry House
NEW FACEBOOK GROUP
As of Tuesday night (1/9/09), Eplaheimr has its own Facebook page.
This will have the up-to-date announcements and discussions
Please visit and join here
PHOTOS FROM RAGLAN
A new page has been uploaded with some photos from Raglan. More will follow, as will links to galleries hosted by Shire members
NEW VICEROY AND VICEREINE
The Shire of Eplaheimr sends its heartiest congratulations to their Excellencies, the new Viceroy and Vicereine of Insulae Draconis,
Duke Alaric of Bangor and Duchess Nerissa de Saye.
VIVANT! VIVANT, VIVANT!
Congratulations also to our own Master Sigmundr Haakonarson, who fought Duke Alaric in the final bout of the tourney. He fought bravely for the honour of Baroness Sagadis Duncansdottir
RAGLAN EXPEDITION
Eplaheimr and King's Lake mounted a very successful expedition to the Great Raglan Fair on the 20-24th of August. In all, 15 shire members travelled, in a convoy of 4 vehicles. A spectacular event was held. Many thanks to the Shire of Mynydd Gwyn for all their efforts!
CHAMPIONS OF LOUGH DEVNAREE VI
Eplaheimr held Champions of Lough Devnaree VI at Clara House, Clara, Co. Offaly on the weekend of the 7-9 August. Many thanks to all who attended.
The new Champions are
Archery - Lord Robin Bowman of Dalriada
Fencing - Lord Caradoc de Tisbury
Arts & Sciences- Lord Robin Bowman of Dalriada
Owing to lack of participants, there was no Heavy Fighting Championship held this year
To the newest Champions of Lough Devnaree, VIVANT!
PRINCIPALITY OF INSULAE DRACONIS
It was announced this weekend (19th July), at Battle of Brothers, that Insulae Draconis's submission to become a full Principality has been approved by the SCA Board of Directors. The first Coronet Tourney, where the first Prince and Princess of Insulae Draconis will be decided will take place in February 2010
REGULAR PRACTICES CHANGES
As of the last Shire meeting, our Fencing and Heavy Practice times have changed. Both activities will now run at the same times
Tuesdays 18.00 -20.00
Sundays - 14.00 - 17.00
RAGLAN EXPEDITION
At the Feast of Flowers event it was announced that the Shire will mount an expedition to the great Fair Raglan at Raglan Castle in Wales in August. This is a magnificent event run by the fair Shire of Mynydd Gywn. If you are interested in this event, please contact the Seneschal
SUMMER FEAST
Eplaheimr held its Summer Feast from the 3rd-5th of July. With 26 attending and unseasonably good weather, a good time was had by all
HERALDIC FEAST
The weekend of the 13-15 June saw the Heraldic Feast event held in Eplaheimr. We were graced by the presence of Their Excellencies, the Viceroy and Vicereine of Insulae Draconis and held our largest event to date, with 47 people.
Many varied activities took place throughout the event, including two Prize playings for entry to the Drachenwald Academy of Defence and several authorisations.
Links to photo galleries of the event will be upcoming
FEAST OF GREENERY
The weekend of the 15th-17th May saw Eplaheimr's Feast of Greenery. Despite inclement weather and unforseen cancellations, a very relaxed and fun event was held. Many thanks to all who attended.
FEAST OF FLOWERS 17-19 APRIL 2009
Last weekend saw Eplaheimr's Feast of Flowers event, with around 40 attendees. We were graced by the presence of several visitors from other Shires, including Baron Stefan and Lady Evelynne, from the Barony of Storvik, Kingdom of Atlantia. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves Many thanks to all involved1
KING'S LAKE 31.03.09
At Crown Tourney, hosted by the fair Shire of Thamesreach this past weekend, the College of King's Lake was formally announced at Court. Congratulations to the members of King's Lake and their seneschal, m'lady Davina Rua Nic Mhathuna.
CROWN TOURNEY 28.03.09
Eplaheimr sends congratulations to Their Royal Highnesses, Prince Gerhardt and Princess Judith, new Heirs to the Throne of Drachenwald
VIVANT!!!