Greetings unto the Kingdom of the East from Mistress Margarita Kofinopoia:
Here are the full results and information about the First Kings & Queens Challenge, held at War of the Roses in Concordia of the Snows, 2003.
Overall Pentathlon Winners
the top five ranking entrants and their scores (out of a possible total of 50 points) were:
- Alianor de Ravenglas - 44.5 - Queen's Champion
- Prudence the Curious - 42.2
- Gavan MacBane - 42.08
- Brynn Eilionoir nic Neachdainn - 41.66 - King's Champion
- Brianna McBain - 41.1
The winners of the individual categories were as follows:
- Cooking - main & sides - Lady Prudence the Curious -Spynoches y fryed
- Cooking-subtlety/sweets - Lady Prudence the Curious - Spice in Confit
- Cooking-baked goods - Lady Mary Elizabeth Stewart of Concordia - Scones & Pizzellis
- Cooking - other - Mistress Murshidah bint Safiyya al Andulus - Rose Products
- Beer - Lady Jeannine de Bordeaux - Extra Special Bitter
- Wine - Lord Gavan MacBane - Elderberry Wine
- Cordials - Lord Gavan MacBane - Apple Cinnamon Cordial
- Mead - Lord Gavan MacBane - Rose Petal Methlegin
- Brewing - other - Lady Prudence the Curious - Hippocras
- Calligraphy - Lady Kayleigh McWhyte - AoA for Omelan the Left - Gilded (mirror-written) based on Leonardo da Vinci's handwriting from his sketchbooks.
- Illumination - Lady Kayleigh McWhyte - QoC for Sheldon the Just - based on Indian Islamic Koran page ca. 1399
- Painting - Baron Luke Tarr - Poisedon/Athena Vase
- Sculpture - Baron Luke Tarr - Hand Sculpted Baronial Coronet
- Carving - Lady Kayleigh McWhyte - AoA for Lady Sunniba Kyrre - based on 9th c. Viking works using Germanic futhark (runes)
- Stained Glass - Lord Thomas Greycloak of Norseland - Heraldic shield with roundels
- Drawing - Lady Isabella d' Allaines-le-conte - Lines & details for Rose window painting & cartoon
- Spoken Performance - Lord Toki Redbeard of Norseland for his poetry from King Harald's Saga
- Dance, Eastern - NO ENTRIES
- Dance, European - NO ENTRIES
- Dramatic Performance - NO ENTRIES
- Music Perf. - Instrumental - NO ENTRIES
- Music Perf. - Vocal - Lady Brianna McBain - "Twa Corbies"
- Agriculture/Anim. Husb. - Lady Brianna McBain - A Medieval Garden
- Armor - Dragor Metheglin - Finger Gauntlets
- Weapons - NO ENTRIES
- Ceramics/Pottery - Baron Luke Tarr - Poisedon/Athena Vase
- Lighting Devices - NO ENTRIES
- Glasswork - Lady Isabella d' Allaines-le-Conte - Rose window painting on glass
- Jewelry - Lady Brianna McBain - 15 Century hand-carved bone rosary
- Leatherwork - Lady Brianna McBain - 15th c. Horse bridle & barding
- Woodwork - TIE - Mistress Murshidah bint Safayya al Andalus - Turned and carved lace bobbins & Lord Tristan De Warrell - Knock Down Bench
- Metalwork - Lord Tristan de Warrell - Brass spoons
- Tools - NO ENTRIES
- Pavilions/Tents - NO ENTRIES
- Engineering-domestic - NO ENTRIES
- Engineering-military - NO ENTRIES
- Footwear - Lady Brynn Eilionoir nic Neachdainn - 14th Century Black Latchet Shoes
- Apothecary - TIE - Lady Brianna McBain - Tallow-based soaps and herbal salves & Lord Gavan MacBane - Apple Cinnamon Cordial
- Material preparation - NO ENTRIES
- Clothing 600-1000 - Lady Brynn Eilionoir nic Neachdainn - 9th Century Byzantine White Linen Tunic
- Clothing 1001-1300 - Lady Alianor de Ravenglas - Recreation of Queen Edith's Coronation Gown
- Clothing 1301-1500 - Lady Brynn Eilionoir nic Neachdainn - 14th Century Burgundy Coat
- Clothing 1501-1600 - Lady Rainillt Leia de Bello Marisco - Man's shirt 1516-1552
- Clothing, Non-European - Lady Kat'ryna Neblage Volchkova - Egyption Linen Tunic
- Clothing for combat - Lady Alianor de Ravenglas - Man's Rapier Armor
- Embroidery - Lady Alianor de Ravenglas - Yellow Linen Cushion with Pelican motif
- Beading - Lady Brynn Eilionoir nic Neachdainn - 8th Century Byzantine White Linen Tunic
- Dyeing - Lady Sarah Davies - Quilted silk pouch
- Spinning - Mistress Murshidah bint Safiyya al Andulus - Silk, linen & wool spun w/drop spindle
- Weaving - Lady Alianor de Ravenglas - Tablet woven Trim for Re-"creation" of Edith's Coronation Gown
- Narrow Work - Lady Alianor de Ravenglas - Tablet Woven Trim for Re-"creation" of Edith's Coronation Gown
- Non-woven fabrics - NO ENTRIES
- Accessories - TIE - Lady Alianor de Ravenglas - Woman's Linen Short Hosen & Xandra Rozina Xeberras Galea ("Rozi" ) - Period Button Replica
- Research - Lady Alianor de Ravenglas - (Re)Creating a Garment from a Medieval Illustration
- Heraldic Display - Lord Thomas Greycloak of Norseland - Stained Glass Heraldic Shield with Roundels
- Games, Toys & Dolls - Lady Prudence the Curious - Naughts and Crosses Board
- Written Prose - Lady Rainillt Leia de Bello Marisco - "The Apprentice" 6th Century Style Welsh Poem
- Written Poetry - Lady Prudence the Curious - A Japanese Tanka
- Musical Composition - NO ENTRIES
- Miscellaneous - NO ENTRIES
Entrant's Choices choice awards were given in those categories where the entrants completed judging forms for their fellow entrants.
- Calligraphy - Lady Kayleigh McWhyte - AoA for Omelan the Left - Gilded (mirror-written) based on Leonardo da Vinci's handwriting from his sketchbooks.
- Cooking - Mistress Murshidah bint Safiyya al Andalus - Rose Products
Populace Choice awards were awarded based on votes placed in boxes. The boxes were placed in the category groupings within the individual cities (judging areas) and therefore encompassed more than one category.
Oxford
- Lady Aleezabet de Ravena of House Black Fletch for her sonnet in the SCA/Medieval Life category which included research, written poetry and written prose
Prague
- Lady Aleezabet de Ravena of House Black Fletch for her Gray Coat in the Textile grouping which included Clothing 1001-1300 and Dyeing
- Lord Thomas Greycloak of Norseland for his heraldic stained glass with roundels in the Heraldic Display category of the SCA/Medieval Life category grouping
Isfahan
- Lord Thomas Greycloak of Norseland for his wood and stone ship's anchor in the Craft Works category grouping which included Glasswork, Woodwork, Domestic Engineering, Metalwork, and Leatherwork
- Lord Thomas Greycloak of Norseland for his heraldic stained glass with roundels in the Stained Glass category of the Fine Arts category grouping.
Damascus
- Lady Alianor de Ravenglas for her Cushion embroidered with a Pelican in a Berry Tree or Woman's short hosen in the Textile category grouping which included Clothing 600-1000, Clothing 1501-1600, Embroidery, Accessories.
Rome
- Lady Kayleigh McWhyte for her 11" x 36" carved wooden AoA for Lady Sunniba Kyrre based on 9th c Viking works using Germanic futhark (runes) in the Craft Works category grouping which included Carving, Jewelry, and Tools
Cracow
- Baron Luke Tarr for his Poseidon/Athena hand poured and painted vase based on a piece from 340 BCE in the Craft Works category grouping which included Ceramics/Pottery, Apothecary, and Lighting Devices.
There were 32 entrants who all brought the amazing works (115 entries in all) of their hands to share:
- Alexender De Hauteville
- Lady Alianor de Ravenglas
- Anehilde of Featherfoil
- Lady Aislinn Cul Dualach
- Lady Aleezabet de Ravenna of House of the Black Fletch
- Lady Brianna McBain
- Lady Brynn Eilionoir nic Neachdainn
- Debra of Concordia
- Dragor Metheglin
- Edward MacGyver Dosscorpus
- Lord Gavan MacBane
- Grim
- Eliclth Heather
- Lady Isabella d'Allaines - le - Conte
- Lady Jeannine de Bordeaux
- Lady Joane Steward
- Baroness Joscelyn Tarr
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Lady Kat'ryna Neblaga Volchkova
Lady Kayleigh McWhyte
Baron Luke Tarr
Lady Mary Elisabeth Stewart of Concordia
Kai and Michalene MacLain of Bergental by the hand of their Champion
Matatias Pugil
Lady Murshidah bint Safiyya al Andalus
Lady Prudence the Curious
Lady Rainillt Leia de Bello Marisco
Lady Sarah Davies
Seraq Barok's Penance
Siofra Crea of Regnesfolke
Lord Thomas Graycloak of Norseland
Lord Toki Redbeard of Norseland
Lord Tristan De Warrell
Xandra Rozina Xeberras Galea *Rozi*
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Thirty judges braved the weather and the difficulties of face to face judging to come and share their skills and knowledge. The number following each name indicates the number of items they reviewed throughout their judging over the weekend. The kudos for most items judged goes to Mistress Brid ni Shearlais with 22 items (in a single day no less) with an Honorable Mention for Danabren with 20 items over the two days. Thanks again to all the volunteer judges without whom this competition could not have happened.
- Alianor de Ravenglas -1
- Amand - 8
- Mistress AnneLiese - 18
- Mistress Brid ni Shearlais - 22
- Brynn ni Neachdaiin - 3
- Danabren - 20
- Mistress Deonna von Aachen - 8
- Baroness eLeri - 4
- Elizabeth Greenleaf - 4
- Elizabeth of Rivenstar - 8
- Elizabeth Talbot - 16
- Elwynn - 3
- Emeric Wendel - 4
- Erich - 10
- Baron Ernst - 10
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Master Henry MacQueen - 3
Honoria Winthrop of Holly Shire - 1
Isabeau d'Orleans - 8
Jaquelinne Sauvageon - 9
Jawiga - 11
Kamilla van Anderlecht - 4
Kelton - 4
Linden of Corleis Arch - 1
Mistress Mathilde des Pyrenees - 4
Prudence the Curious - 9
Mistress Rosalind Bennett - 13
Roxane - 2
Sarah Davies - 4
Sheldon the Just - 4
Yvan Wolvesbane - 6
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I wish to extend a thank you to all those who helped out with set-up, throughout the competition, and during clean-up. Helpers were many and varied and I apologize to the many individuals whose names I don't know who graciously stopped by and asked "Anything I can do?" and then stayed to do whatever the answer was as well as to the many whose names I know but didn't keep track of during the competition. In addition a special thank you to Thorkatla Ulfsdottir of Norseland for unending number crunching support and Rowan de Beauchamp for making registration a welcoming place as well as staying and helping with numbers crunching. I would also like to thank Toki Redbeard of Norseland and his crew for all the set-up and take-down assistance as well as his quick thinking in a tricky spot. Also Katherine of Montclare for writing all the result posters so that they might be posted for all to see. I would like thank my home Barony of Concordia of the Snows for all their support, work!
, and preparations and last but not least their Majesties Darius and Roxane for allowing me the honor of coordinating this competition and the freedom to try new things.
Maggie/Margarita Kofinopoia
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