Chronicle of Milesent - the Marche Years - Revision history

Cadfan: Date for Tolkien Conference at CSU and the tournament dates were obtained from the Cleveland Plain Dealer archive

2022-06-03T01:36:24Z

Date for Tolkien Conference at CSU and the tournament dates were obtained from the Cleveland Plain Dealer archive

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	Midwestern Tolkien Conference at Cleveland State University, Jan Finder arranged for the event to be publicized in SCA circles. Caraiodoc, Andrew of Seldomrest, Akmed (Then King of the East) and Jehan de la Marche all attended. A small tournament was run as well.		April 2-4 - Midwestern Tolkien Conference at Cleveland State University, Jan Finder arranged for the event to be publicized in SCA circles. Caraiodoc, Andrew of Seldomrest, Akmed (Then King of the East) and Jehan de la Marche all attended. A small tournament was run on Saturday, April 3rd, as well.

	==AS VI==		==AS VI==

Cadfan: Online research revealed WorldCon 1969 did not take place in May, but late August

2022-06-01T21:14:58Z

Online research revealed WorldCon 1969 did not take place in May, but late August

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	==AS IV==		==AS IV==

	~~May~~ - World Science Fiction Convention in St. Louis. Middle Kingdom founded, Cariadoc of the Bow and Diana Alene crowned first King and Queen of the MidRealm. Jamie Fox attended and reportedly swore fealty to the new King.		August 28 - September 1 - World Science Fiction Convention in St. Louis. Middle Kingdom founded, Cariadoc of the Bow and Diana Alene crowned first King and Queen of the MidRealm. Jamie Fox attended and reportedly swore fealty to the new King.

	==1970==		==1970==

Gianna: Text replace - "autocrat" to "event steward"

2015-02-14T01:53:33Z

Text replace - "autocrat" to "event steward"

Milesent at 21:52, 11 December 2014

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	[[Category: Baronial History]]		[[Category: Baronial History]]
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2014-11-25T21:22:53Z

AS X

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	Fall - demo. Yamoto Daishi shoots a crossbow bolt through the window of Adelbert gym. Fortunately no one is hurt. From that day CWRU has a weight limit on bows at their archery range and no crossbows allowed. Chronicler's note: As of 2003 the Case Archery club has forgotten the incident and there is no longer a poundage limit on the range. -Milesent		Fall - demo. Yamoto Daishi shoots a crossbow bolt through the window of Adelbert gym. Fortunately no one is hurt. From that day CWRU has a weight limit on bows at their archery range and no crossbows allowed. Chronicler's note: As of 2003 the Case Archery club has forgotten the incident and there is no longer a poundage limit on the range. -Milesent
	1976
			==1976==

	- Ladislas Vulcu becomes Exchequer		- Ladislas Vulcu becomes Exchequer

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2014-11-25T21:20:17Z

AS VII

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	- First Middle Kingdom A&S Competition held in the Cleftlands??		- First Middle Kingdom A&S Competition held in the Cleftlands??

	May - House Asgaard rented by Cleftlanders (Ozzie, Swami, Bill Litvach and others) from University Circle Inc.		May - House [[Asgaard]] rented by Cleftlanders (Ozzie, Swami, Bill Litvach and others) from University Circle Inc.

	==1973==		==1973==

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1972

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	February - the first Blunderbus christened. A large black van used to ferry Cleftlanders to events. When it finally died indeed, another Blunderbus took its place.		February - the first Blunderbus christened. A large black van used to ferry Cleftlanders to events. When it finally died indeed, another Blunderbus took its place.

	March - Laurelen Darksbane and Karl Ulfson join the SCA		March - [[Laurelen Darksbane]] and [[Karl Ulfson]] join the SCA

	- Cleftlands fighters banned from MidRealm lists due to "unrestrained" fighting styles which resulted from extreme isolation as a far border March of the MidRealm.		- Cleftlands fighters banned from MidRealm lists due to "unrestrained" fighting styles which resulted from extreme isolation as a far border March of the MidRealm.

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2014-11-25T21:19:14Z

AS VI

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	-Group officially named The Cleftlands and Cleftlands device decided upon, Lady Erika was Pursuivant and added the flames proper.		-Group officially named The Cleftlands and Cleftlands device decided upon, Lady Erika was Pursuivant and added the flames proper.

	August - First Event held in the March of the Cleftlands. According to [[~~Marixa~~ of ~~Crawfordmere~~]] "nothing terrible happened. The fighting was adequate, Armon predictably winning; the feast was reasonable warmed-up picnic food, but the revel was memorable." Of note members of the newly formed Horde visited, starting a long friendship with the Cleftlands. Note from His Grace Luarelen: "This was an unusual thing since The Dark Horde was treated by "Kingdomers" (as Hordesman then referred to everyone else) as an outcast "gang". This was probaby because the first appearance of the Horde incuded its first, and long time, Great Khan, Yang the Nauseating, with Bork the Indestructible, and Temujin, looking more like refugees from a Sturgis rally than the SCA. Such a description of people seemed to fit right in with Cleftlands. (for more on this see Middle Kingdom historical documents)"		August - First Event held in the March of the Cleftlands. According to [[Marixsa of Crawfordmuir]] "nothing terrible happened. The fighting was adequate, Armon predictably winning; the feast was reasonable warmed-up picnic food, but the revel was memorable." Of note members of the newly formed Horde visited, starting a long friendship with the Cleftlands. Note from His Grace Luarelen: "This was an unusual thing since The Dark Horde was treated by "Kingdomers" (as Hordesman then referred to everyone else) as an outcast "gang". This was probaby because the first appearance of the Horde incuded its first, and long time, Great Khan, Yang the Nauseating, with Bork the Indestructible, and Temujin, looking more like refugees from a Sturgis rally than the SCA. Such a description of people seemed to fit right in with Cleftlands. (for more on this see Middle Kingdom historical documents)"

	==1972==		==1972==

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2014-11-25T21:18:34Z

AS VI

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	-Group officially named The Cleftlands and Cleftlands device decided upon, Lady Erika was Pursuivant and added the flames proper.		-Group officially named The Cleftlands and Cleftlands device decided upon, Lady Erika was Pursuivant and added the flames proper.

	August - First Event held in the March of the Cleftlands. According to Marixa of Crawfordmere "nothing terrible happened. The fighting was adequate, Armon predictably winning; the feast was reasonable warmed-up picnic food, but the revel was memorable." Of note members of the newly formed Horde visited, starting a long friendship with the Cleftlands. Note from His Grace Luarelen: "This was an unusual thing since The Dark Horde was treated by "Kingdomers" (as Hordesman then referred to everyone else) as an outcast "gang". This was probaby because the first appearance of the Horde incuded its first, and long time, Great Khan, Yang the Nauseating, with Bork the Indestructible, and Temujin, looking more like refugees from a Sturgis rally than the SCA. Such a description of people seemed to fit right in with Cleftlands. (for more on this see Middle Kingdom historical documents)"		August - First Event held in the March of the Cleftlands. According to [[Marixa of Crawfordmere]] "nothing terrible happened. The fighting was adequate, Armon predictably winning; the feast was reasonable warmed-up picnic food, but the revel was memorable." Of note members of the newly formed Horde visited, starting a long friendship with the Cleftlands. Note from His Grace Luarelen: "This was an unusual thing since The Dark Horde was treated by "Kingdomers" (as Hordesman then referred to everyone else) as an outcast "gang". This was probaby because the first appearance of the Horde incuded its first, and long time, Great Khan, Yang the Nauseating, with Bork the Indestructible, and Temujin, looking more like refugees from a Sturgis rally than the SCA. Such a description of people seemed to fit right in with Cleftlands. (for more on this see Middle Kingdom historical documents)"

	==1972==		==1972==

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AS V

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	==AS V==		==AS V==

	May - Jehan de la Marche, after much confusion, signs a treaty with Jamie Fox stating that he (Jehan) is Baron Middle Marches, with two marches therein, the Marshes and Cleftlands. Jamie Fox is named deputy seneschal of the Marches in charge of the Cleftlands. This did not settle the dispute. Later Cariadoc names Jamie Margrave of the Cleftlands.		May - Jehan de la Marche, after much confusion, signs a treaty with Jamie Fox stating that he (Jehan) is Baron Middle Marches, with two marches therein, the Marshes and Cleftlands. Jamie Fox is named deputy seneschal of the Marches in charge of the Cleftlands. This did not settle the dispute. Later Cariadoc names Jamie [[Margrave]] of the Cleftlands.

	November - Jamie Fox attends his first official SCA event, he had sworn fealty to Cariadoc of the Bow at a science fiction convention and previously written to the Board of Directors to form the first SCA group in Ohio. Jamie neglected to file paperwork properly and so Barony Middle Marches was formed before the March of the Cleftlands.		November - Jamie Fox attends his first official SCA event, he had sworn fealty to Cariadoc of the Bow at a science fiction convention and previously written to the Board of Directors to form the first SCA group in Ohio. Jamie neglected to file paperwork properly and so Barony Middle Marches was formed before the March of the Cleftlands.

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	July 4th - Black Powder Testing		July 4th - Black Powder Testing

	August 30th - Pennsic War Four; 'The Pennsic Pour' ~~autocrated~~ by Gladius the Alchemist, Andrew and Swami. Site was Frank Spencer's farm. The event was fraught with difficulties and rain from Thursday through Sunday. Alen Elegil's first event. He spent most of it in the mud attaching chains to cars so they could be pulled out of the quagmire by tractor (manned by Duke Andrew).		August 30th - Pennsic War Four; 'The Pennsic Pour' event stewarded by Gladius the Alchemist, Andrew and Swami. Site was Frank Spencer's farm. The event was fraught with difficulties and rain from Thursday through Sunday. Alen Elegil's first event. He spent most of it in the mud attaching chains to cars so they could be pulled out of the quagmire by tractor (manned by Duke Andrew).

	November 1st - Tourney, there was archery at the event.		November 1st - Tourney, there was archery at the event.
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	October - Marixsa of Crawfordmuir elevated to the Order of the Laurel.		October - Marixsa of Crawfordmuir elevated to the Order of the Laurel.

	November 20th - Fantasy Masque event held at Cleveland State University and Trinity Cathedral. Laurelen and Maria of Oxenford ~~autocrat~~. Event featured 'sea battles' with jousting in the pool. Laurelen sustained a concussion from a plastic boffer sword which left him reeling and sick from badly skewed balance. His apparently inebriated condition caused the Cathedral to ask the SCA not to return. However the event was a great success and impressed Crown Prince Finvaar enough for him to recommend Cleftlands as a site for Coronation to Merowald.		November 20th - Fantasy Masque event held at Cleveland State University and Trinity Cathedral. Laurelen and Maria of Oxenford event steward. Event featured 'sea battles' with jousting in the pool. Laurelen sustained a concussion from a plastic boffer sword which left him reeling and sick from badly skewed balance. His apparently inebriated condition caused the Cathedral to ask the SCA not to return. However the event was a great success and impressed Crown Prince Finvaar enough for him to recommend Cleftlands as a site for Coronation to Merowald.

	==1977==		==1977==
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	July 8th - Cooks Guild Charter approved, Maria of Oxenford is guildmistress, Guild had been founded by Katrine de Baille du Chats. Seven members.		July 8th - Cooks Guild Charter approved, Maria of Oxenford is guildmistress, Guild had been founded by Katrine de Baille du Chats. Seven members.

	October 15th - Laurelen, Maria, and Alen ~~autocrat~~ Coronation of Merowald de Sylveaston and Kirsten von der Walde in Cleftlands. Event was held in Thwing Hall on CWRU's campus. Laurelen made a multitude of candles for the event. The feast sat approx. 250, which was huge for the time (and even respectable for today's feasts.) With this event, Cleftlands reputation was not only repaired throughout the MidRealm but it became known as one of the most hospitable "don't-miss-an-event-there" groups in the Realm.		October 15th - Laurelen, Maria, and Alen event steward Coronation of Merowald de Sylveaston and Kirsten von der Walde in Cleftlands. Event was held in Thwing Hall on CWRU's campus. Laurelen made a multitude of candles for the event. The feast sat approx. 250, which was huge for the time (and even respectable for today's feasts.) With this event, Cleftlands reputation was not only repaired throughout the MidRealm but it became known as one of the most hospitable "don't-miss-an-event-there" groups in the Realm.

	October 15th - Court of Merowald and Kristen, Laurelen, Maria and Alen receive the Order of the Purple Fret. (Yes, it is the Award of the Purple fret, but at this event was given out with the wording of an Order).		October 15th - Court of Merowald and Kristen, Laurelen, Maria and Alen receive the Order of the Purple Fret. (Yes, it is the Award of the Purple fret, but at this event was given out with the wording of an Order).
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	February 9th - Needleworker's guild charter (submitted? Revised?)		February 9th - Needleworker's guild charter (submitted? Revised?)

	April 1st - Pirate Tourney Event held at Camp Cheerful, our last event as the Marche of the Cleftlands. Laurelen was the ~~autocrat~~. Hedwig von Lubeck took care of the feast, Maria and Laurelen run the kitchen and prepare breakfast for all at event (about 150). Maria cooks up 8 gallons of oatmeal, many quarts of coffee, and uncounted pounds of bacon, while Laurelen prepares 29 1/2 dozen pancakes and 12 dozen eggs in the morning. All before the tournaments. . Zoltan won the best pirate costume contest. Mark Rengarth performed a magic show.		April 1st - Pirate Tourney Event held at Camp Cheerful, our last event as the Marche of the Cleftlands. Laurelen was the event steward. Hedwig von Lubeck took care of the feast, Maria and Laurelen run the kitchen and prepare breakfast for all at event (about 150). Maria cooks up 8 gallons of oatmeal, many quarts of coffee, and uncounted pounds of bacon, while Laurelen prepares 29 1/2 dozen pancakes and 12 dozen eggs in the morning. All before the tournaments. . Zoltan won the best pirate costume contest. Mark Rengarth performed a magic show.