[Jararvellir] Pictures from Autumn Rose

[Shava]

I am sure there are others that spent more time at Autumn Rose who can
expound on how wonderful the weekend was but I only daytripped the event and
had a pleasant time. I concentrated on the Emprise de la Rose d'Automne,
catching up with friends, the A&S (including the Pyxis encampment), and
feasting. I regret I watched none of the archery and very little of the
fighting so for stories of those activities and the rest of the weekend you
must beg another for their tales.

The Emprise de la Rose d'Automne was something never seen around our fine
Kingdom. A wonderful tournament for the equestrian community filled with
pomp and colour. Jousting and combat on horse was fun to watch and the
stands had many spectators in them once the horses and their riders,
bedecked with colourful barding, paraded around the fair grounds. Along with
the herald, Jose, the trumpeter, Ambrose, and the explaining of the
activities by Allisende and Samia, it was a festive tournament. The ladies
of the gallery, myself included, were treated to music from the magic hidden
musicians and foods provided by Samia (and well served by Oswald as well) of
13th century France. I look forward to the next time when I can bear witness
to such a lovely display.

The Pyxis encampment was small but it was fun to watch Cinniu and
Cainnechpractice period cooking techniques, Maighread
teaching some of the same, Ealasaid weaving on a a large frame loom, and
Gurrorm carving on a small log. Seriously folks, these are some great people
to learn things from and I highly recommend that you hang out with them
whenever possible. The A&S display/competition that Branislava helped put
together was very nice and it was the coolest place to be (in front of the
fan as well as to see some wonderful works).

Maewyn's feast filled many a belly and was tasty as well. For those that
didn't choose to stay, you missed a fine one. The chants of
Maewyn...Maewyn...Maewyn were well deserved.

My view of the day can be found at
http://nsgallery.melm.org/main.php?g2_itemId=102231&g2_navId=x958db405

Pax-
Shava

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-- 
I remain, in service to the Northshield, our Society, and most of all, to
the populace~~

justShava(R)
Elashava bas Riva, CL, CP,
13th Viscountess of Northshield,
Baroness of the Court of Edmund III and Kateryn III
(mka Sue Gilbert) 3314 Ridgeway Ave. Madison, WI 53704 phone: 608.244.2845;
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