[Northkeep] Event Report: War of the Lilies Re: lillie War

[Hugh & Belinda Niewoehner]

Your Grace,

Duncan was knighted on the war field at the front gate of the fort Wed. 
before the days battle began.   T'was a beautiful sight with the Viking 
boat Fyrdaca in the background.

And once knighted, Duncan reprized the role of Olav Tryygavson and we 
Norsemen savaged the Anglo Saxons although the odds were much closer 
than they were at Maldon.

For everyone on the list who has thought about attending Lilies: The 
weather of war week was excellent.  Most days were in the 80's with a 
good wind blowing up through Thursday.  Thursday there was forecast 
potentially severe storms but all we saw was 20 minutes of rain and a 
lot of noise to the north.   Friday was rough as it went into the 90's 
and the wind was less than 3 mph. even on open ground.   That evening at 
the Three Rivers' party there was tons of food, beer, ale, mead, and 
again an outstanding fireworks show.  Two of the major merchants had 
personal emergencies in the weeks immediately prior to the war but it 
was still a good marketing event.  Gerald Goodwine continues to build 
and add things to the Great Machine (A provably period, dog powered 
tread wheel about 7' in diameter).  The Bronze foundry has built a 
building to match Gerald's so during the war it is like a small medieval 
craft village.

There are three or more battles a day starting at 10 a.m.  There was cut 
and thrust almost every day between the battles and the afternoon 
tourney.  They had three torchlight tourneys.  One day they held what I 
understand to have been the first known world Cut and Thrust Melee at 
the fort.

The number of classes offered was incredible.   Ismet and our niece, 
Audrey, will have to report on those as I only made it to two all week 
including a class in reading Old Norse.  I don't know the teacher but 
his language skills are remarkable.  If I remember correctly he speaks 
at a minimum German, French, Swedish, Icelandic, and Old Norse.  He 
taught us the pronunciation of the alphabet and the class read part of a 
saga together.

Their Graces Jean-Paul and Jillian were out at their usual location on 
the Anvil of God along with a small host from Moonshadowe and a few 
other Ansteorrans.  Kale and Winfryth camped in a small hollow they said 
was rather private and comfortable.

Look toward next summer folks.  If you can make it for even the last 
weekend, Lilies is a lot of fun.

Hesir ])amon Hroarsson,  The Baron Borrendöhl


On 5/24/2014 7:48 PM, willowdewisp at juno.com wrote:
>    
> Unto the Knights, Centurions, and Men- at – arms of the fair kingdom of Ansteorra
> do come these words from Honorable Lord Duncan of Skeene, by the hands of Fernando and
> Lyriel, 111th Huscarl of Calontir. It is with humble heart that I announce that Their Royal Majesties, Martino and Ariel have chosen to elevate me to the order of Chivalry. To
> that end I will be sitting Vigil overnight, in the fort, Tuesday June 17th at Lilies War, with the elevation ceremony the following morning.
>   That Wednesday the 18th of June on the field of Lilies War I have been selected to
> command the Viking forces as Olaf Tryygvason in the Battle of Maldon scenarios. I humbly
> ask for the support of all of the fighters of this kingdom that hail from Viking lands
> (and those that want to play Viking for the day) be they Norse, Rus, Verangian, or even
> hailing from the Northern reaches of the British Isles as we all know these folk are also
> Viking in their hearts (and genes). If you do not claim to be one of these peoples but
> would still like to stand with me on this fated day I will surely appreciate the support. I will be sleep deprived due to the responsibilities of the vigil the previous night and
> have need to surround myself with stout warriors from all lands to ensure my safety on this day. I reverently ask for the support of my friends and brothers in arms on this day of fierce combat against the Anglo-Saxon Earl Byrhtnoth of Essex. Please considerfighting with me as The Viking Olaf so we can repeat the history of the Battle of Maldon and emerge victorious over the prideful Earl Byrhtnoth.
>   YIS,
>   HL Duncan of Skeene Though I do not know this gentleman it is my mind to support him therefore I make this offer: His gentleman is in need and I would like to support him. I
> will give each warrior who supports him in the Viking raid a length of fabric long enough to make a tunic or enough Fancy Fabric to decorate a tunic. I will also give a ring to each fighter who has a grant. I will engraved the ring with a design if you are a peer.
> Please contact me so I will know how many fighters take me up on my offerDuchess Willow
> de Wisp
>