Royal University of the Midrealm and Aethelmearc Academy 2013

In a bid to join the Midrealm Royal University with the Aethelmearc Academy, the Chancellor of RUM, Master Llewellyn, approached the Barony and Jolicia atte Northcliffe in particular to put in a bid for a joint RUM/AA. After several sites were considered and rejected, Cleveland Central Catholic was chosen. Jolicia was the autocrat and Edward FitzRanulf headed the feast. Dorthea was the very able gate keeper and classes were coordinated by the RUM Staff including Baroness Verna (a new transplant to the Cleftlands at the time) and Julian Beachamp.

The RUM was a remarkable success, most past RUMs have had between 100 and 200 attendees and this one topped the charts at 400! One rough patch was that the lunch kitchen had not purchased enough food for the unexpectedly large attendance.

Their Majesties Cellach and Vukasin were in attendance and both taught classes as well as announcing that they would choose their A&S Champion at the Craftsperson's Faire at the event (which no doubht increased the participation in that venue!)

From the event co-autocrat:

   I just want to say a huge hoobah and thanks to everyone who helped make RUM/ AA a memorable event. As always, the barony pulled together, worked hard and problem-solved behind the scenes so that every attendee had a wonderful day. Master Llewelyn (RUM Chancellor), Mistress Odriana (AEThelmearc Academy chancellor) and Maiter Phillipe (KMOAS running Craftspersons Faire), in addition to the royalty, were full of kind words and compliments. Thanks to everyone who taught a class, helped a driver find a parking slot, schlepped chairs, chopped veggies, hung decorations, pointed someone to a bathroom, folded a site flyer, donated to the silent auction or just attended -- you made it happen.

   The cherry on top was Kari's bring-down-the-house solo at the end of court. Wow is completely inadequate; you truly had to be there.

   Cleftlands, you rock!

   -- Lady Jolicia atte Northclyfe -- RUM/AA co-autocrat 

From the feast steward for the event:

   A lot of gentles put in some very hard work to make the RUM/AA Feast possible. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them by name;

       In the Kitchen:
           Sorcha Fraser
           Jehenne de Lur
           Angharad ferch Tangwystl
           Hely d'Isgny
           Aiden Elfeadur
           Clairiel du Vent Argent
           Sally
           Elisabella
           Karl Ulfson
           Maria of Oxenford 
       Sarra Bossard baked Bread
       Beregon acted as Head Server
       The Students of Central Catholic acted as both Servers and helped with Clean-Up
       The clean up crew included:
           Esther Sexias
           Ealdred
           Gwen
           and both their Excellencies. 

   If I have missed anyone, my apologies, and my profound thanks to you all.

   Your work was much appreciated; Edward fitzRanulf 

Court List

Azemars Martel ..... Order of the Willow Gianna Vettori ..... Award of the Sapphire Ginevra Boscoli ..... Award of the Sapphire Jolicia atte Northclyfe ..... Order of the Willow Lorimer MacAltin of the Garioch ..... Order of the Willow Niccoló Bartolazzi ..... Order of the Willow Rowan ..... Award of Arms