ized in this kingdom,” he said. “The

final battle was owed to my team-

mates who all conferred to be put

in the best position for their indi-

vidual strengths, as well as Lord

Reynard du Lyre's tactical experi-

ence.”

Angus enjoyed the opportunity to

lead his team in the tournament.

“The Warlord Tourney was an

opportunity to see what the

Continued on Page 3

By Captain Jack Marvel

A newcomer to the Barony of

Thor's Mountain proved his

mettle by claiming the title of

Rapier Warlord during a Feb.

24 tournament.

Scipio DaVigo collected a team

of the Barony's finest rapier

fighters during the round-robin

snowball phase of the tourna-

ment. Each time additional fight-

ers were defeated, they became

a member of his team.

Scipio's team faced a unit com-

manded by fellow newcomer An-

gus Lucinius in the finals of the

tournament. Angus served as Scip-

io's mundane fencing coach and

mentor for some years.

After hard-fought battles, Scipio

led his unit to victory.

“It is my first official SCA title and

was all the more special that it

happened right after being author-

The Barony of Thor’s Moun-

tain gained another Peer at

Gulf Wars when Countess

Calleach ingen Tuathail was

elevated to the College of

Laurels.

The ceremony took place on

the field with Their Royal Maj-

esties Thomas and Elisenda

officiating and Their Royal

Highnesses Ulrich and Katerina

in attendance.

Sponsored by Countess Gwen,

Countess Cailleach is a student

of many early period arts, es-

pecially leatherworking and

shoemaking.

Countess Calleach’s vigil took

place at the Early Period Life

encampment at Gulf Wars.

From there, she processed to the

elevation ceremony with the

famous Women in White of

Clanne Preachain,

Lanea, a bard of Clanne Preach-

ain, wrote Countess Calleach’s

elevation ceremony.

Countess Gwen introduced

Countess Calleach, presenting

her to Their Majesties. Speaking

for Countess Calleach were Mis-

tress Marta Bon for the Laurels,

Sir Goldmund for the Knights, Sir

Richard of Wolfwood from

Calontir for the Pelicans, and

Duke Seth of Newcastle for the

Royal Peers.

The special ceremony included

other speakers, each presenting

Continued on Page 2

Countess Cailleach ingen

Thuathail awaits her Laurel-

ing ceremony on the field at

Gulf Wars.

A woman of wisdom

DaVigo wins warlord tourney

The Whetstone A P R I L 2 0 1 3 B A R O N Y O F T H O R ’ S M O U N T A I N

U P C O M I N G

E V E N T S :

Rossini Festival

The Barony is once

again invited to take

part in the Knox-

ville Opera Compa-

ny’s Rossini Festival

in downtown Knox-

ville. We need de-

monstrators of all

talents, including

fighters, performers

and those skilled in

the static arts. The

demo takes place

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 27.

See Facebook for

details.

May Tourney

The Barony of

Thor’s Mountain’s

spring event, May

Tourney, will be

held Friday-Sunday,

May 10-12, at Big

Ridge State Park.

The event has a

rapier focus, but

activities also in-

clude heavy fighting,

archery and arts

and sciences. Info:

thorsmountain.org.

Compiled by Chronicler

Lady Muirenn ingen Uí

Dúnchada and deputy,

Captain Jack Marvel,

MOB. Contact Muirenn

at szcareys@gmail.com.

P A G E 2

The Whetstone needs

your submissions!

Please send recipes,

how-to’s, photos, and

event, class or demo

reports to Muirenn at

szcareys@gmail.com.

Saint Jerome Baron Oleathainn MacLa-

omuin, CL, provided this ink

rendering of Saint Jerome,

which Oleathainn drew in

1986 after a wood engraving

by Jost Amman (1539-1591),

published in 1599 after Am-

man’s death.

Saint Jerome is the patron

saint of scholars.

Oleathainn said of Amman:

“One of his pupils is said to

have commented that the

drawings he made during a

period of four years would

have filled a hay wagon.

“There are a large number of

his original drawings extant,

housed in the Berlin print

room.

“Over 1,500 prints are at-

tributed to him. He was one of

the last major producers of

woodcuts for books, and I am

privileged to own one of wood

engravings. “

T H E W H E T S T O N E

Calleach, cont. from Page 1

Countess Calleach with a gift

to signify her station.

Mistress Rosemounde of Mer-

cia presented the medallion,

Mistress Brigit Olesdottir pre-

sented the torc, Sir Voldimar

presented the satchel, and Mis-

tress Maudelyn presented the

Laurel wreath.

Countess Calleach said all the

Peers who spoke all have spe-

cial significance for her. Many

have been her friends and men-

tors for two decades.

Of Clanne Preachain, she said,

“This group is filled with some

of the most amazing and talent-

ed people I know, and I am

honored to be part of the

Preachain family.”

Countess Calleach joined the

SCA in the early 1990s. In high

school and college, she volun-

teered with the Tennessee

Renaissance Festival in Franklin,

Tenn.

“That started my interest in all

things medieval,” she said.

She met her husband, known as

Sir Dragolen das Kriegerkind in

the SCA, while attending Mid-

dle Tennessee State University,

along with other members of

the Bastarnae, a fighting

household.

“They invited me to Border

Raids in June of 1993 and I

loved it. I have been involved

ever since,” she said.

Countess Calleach is mun-

danely known as Kathy

Aslinger. She is an attorney

with the law firm Kennerly

Montgomery in Knoxville.

She and her husband of 13

years, mundanely known as

Vincent Farone, live in

Maryville. They have a daugh-

ter, Carly, age 7.

DaVigo, cont. from Page 1

realm has to offer in the fighting spirit,” he said. “I like

that. Being honorably bested on the field by my own

blood, as it were, was truly a moment of gratifying edifica-

tion. The fittest took the day with humility and gracious-

ness that speaks well of him, and reflects well on me as his

mentor.”

Scipio is a Meridian expatriate who began playing in the

Kingdom of Ansteorra. He had authorized in rapier before

leaving Ansteorra but completed his Meridian authoriza-

tion the day of the tournament.

Fighters who participated in the tournament are: Scipio

DaVigo, Angus Lucinius, Otto Jeger, Miguel Cortes, Piers

Simmons, Mairghead Ragnhild Wilson, Leslie Ann Johnson,

Reynard du Lyre, Henry Fox and Krishna.

In addition, Lord Henry Fox received his advanced author-

ization prior to the tournament.

Gentles enjoy SCA Day in Jefferson County

P A G E 3 B A R O N Y O F T H O R ’ S M O U N T A I N

By Captain Jack Marvel

The first Jefferson County/Eastern Thor's

Mountain Arts and Sciences and martial

gathering on March 16 proved successful.

Lady Castlellana de Luna deserves praise

for organizing a fun and informative day

of fellowship. Twenty gentles attended.

There was merriment and discussion

amongst our eastern brethren of making

such occasions a regular occurrence.

Her Excellency Baroness Maria de Anda-

lusia, who attended the gathering, praised

the experience: “Classes were very well

received,” she said. “Subjects taught were researched and

presented in easily comprehensible and in a hands-on

manner. With lots of question and answer time, exactly

how I like to learn.”

Classes included Roman des-

serts, how to build a Zeus

power box , basic Italian rapi-

er, embroidery, and horses.

There was also rapier fighting.

“Several people taught a varie-

ty of subjects, relating to our

society and individual areas of

study,” Her Excellency Maria

said. “I would definitely attend

more events like these be-

cause I personally like the

informal and hands-on method

of teaching.”

Lord Fergus Fletcher and Lady Klara bint Da'ud al-sayrajani

opened their home to the ravening hordes of Thor's

Mountain for the day. They deserve many thanks.

challenge, and young Dominic won the children’s

scavenger hunt.

Gentle Josselin Amboise and Lord Donovan Talbot

received Ram’s Horns for Service.

Court was followed by the Fashion Show, which was

won by Lord Ulrich Eisenhand. After feast, the Liars

Club competition was won by Lady Etain ingen Ui

Conchobhair.

The Court of Her Excellency Baroness Godelind of

Windemere opened at Black Gryphon.

The Honorable Lord Ronan MacMorton and Lady

Amya von Dornberg, the Black Gryphon autocrats,

were called into the presence. The announced the

winners of the event’s contests: Lord Ulrich Eisenhand

won the riddle challenge, Lord Henry Fox and Mistress

Elizabet MacKenzie de Ross won the decadent food

Black Gryphon Court Report

Last night, I was too tired to make a

pass. - Will

If you ever want to see your dead,

stuffed burro again, come to my

tent. - Liz

You are not allowed to have an inflat-

able sheep story. - Muirenn

The baldest knight of Thor's Moun-

tain is about to show up. - Alexan-

der

Daniel: None Shall Pass!

Solveig: Let me pass or I shall kiss

you.

Daniel: You can pass.

I spent the next 20 minutes jousting

with a turtle. - Will

I had the politest death I've ever

had. - Wolfgang

It was about as wide as my current

butt. - Solveig

He is like a Celtic Ninja. - Will

Will: Two peers and an apprentice.

Miklos: And the peanut gallery.

Talia: Would you like lotion?

Solveig: I'd like to put my clothes on

first.

The lucet cord was instrumental in

keeping my clothes on.

- HRM Thomas

I quit drinking? NO, just had a three-

day hangover. - Mama Alma

You know it's a serious meal when

you have to take clothes off to eat.

-HRM Elisenda

Have you heard a memorable quote at an SCA

event or gathering? Email your Joelisms to

szcareys@gmail.com.

Mundane name: Meg Harrison

SCA name: Lady Klara bint Da'ud al-sayrajani

What period is your persona?

Late 15th century Ottoman.

Why did you choose that period?

Klara is actually my fourth persona

(I've also been early Celtic, 16th Cen-

tury Portguese in India, and 16th

Century German), and she came

about through an odd set of circum-

stances. I'd gotten bored with my

16th century German persona and

the hard-to-move-and-work-in garb

that came with her. We were still

living in Atlantia at the time, and upon

hearing that I was thinking of changing

my persona again, the Baroness of

Sacred Stone jokingly said that I was-

n't allowed to change my name again.

My German persona's name was

Clara. So, I went on a hunt for a persona with easi-

er-to-work-in garb who wouldn't have too drastic a

name change. I found the name Klara and followed

my way down that rabbit hole into researching

Jews in the Ottoman Empire. And from there found

a new persona (with easy and awesome garb) and a

new obsession to research.

What brought you to the SCA?

My parents. We started attending events when I

was 4. I think my first event was Black Gryphon in

1986.

What activi t ies do you enjoy?

Cooking, research, theater, and helping out. Seri-

ously, if you see me unoccupied at an event please

tell me how I can help because I guarantee you that

I'm bored out of my skull. I don't do “relax” well.

What can you tell us about your life outside

t h e S C A ?

I'm married to Fergus Fletcher

(MKA Jessie Harrison) and we

have a 4-year-old son, Sion. We

moved back to the area to be

closer to family, including my

mom and stepdad who most of

you know better as Gellis and

Guillaume. I'm the assistant direc-

tor for the public library system in

Hamblen County.

What is your most embar-

rassing moment?

There are so many that it's hard

to pick! Probably my most embar-

rassing SCA-related moment hap-

pened shortly after I made my first

piece of garb on my own. I was so proud of myself.

I'd gotten one of those little hand held sewing ma-

chines (that really don't work worth a darn), a hor-

ribly historically inaccurate pattern (as I know

now), and some truly horrid fabric. I was so proud

of myself for figuring out how to work the pattern

and the horrible little machine. Then, walking

across the field, I felt the seams of the pants begin-

ning to unravel. Fortunately, I was literally able to

hold myself together until I could bum some garb

to finish the day out in. This set some sort of prec-

edent though, as I actually seem to have some sort

of garb curse in place. It never fails that something

will rip, a piece of garb I meant to pack won't make

it, or I'll spill an entire vat of olive oil on myself at

an event.

Joelsims

Torchlight on Klara bint Da'ud al-sayrajani