Principality of the Mists

ajx and uta
Photo by Sedania de Corwyn

All Hail the New Heirs of the Mists, Loy Schiemann der Kleine and Sof'ia Stepanova Doch'
Click here for Investiture Info

Mists/Cynagua War

War is upon us! Mists/Cynagua War is May 11-13, at Ed Levin Park
in Milpitas. On Saturday, after spending the day in combat, enjoy an evening of
feasting and revelry!

Their Highnesses have provided a goat and ducks for their
cooks to roast for a Potluck Dinner after the fighting. If your name starts with
A-O, please bring a side dish to share, if your name starts with P-Z please
bring a dessert.

For those less martially inclined, the Mists A & S Minister, Mistress Sabrina de
la Bere will be hosting a fiber day at the A & S pavilion. Please direct
questions to Mistress Sabrina.

The Barony of Westermark will be hosting "The Quick and the Dead", a combat
Archery/crossbow Tournament after the heavy fighting scenarios are completed on
Saturday. See Baron Joel the Brewer for details.

Site Information: Ed Levin Park, 3100 Calaveras Rd. Milpitas, CA 95035.
Site open: 12:00 noon on Friday. Site close: 3:00 p.m. Sunday.
Site fee: $5 per person! This is to encourage as many fighters as possible to
this event. Children age five and under are still free.

May 19, 2012 • Mists Spring Investiture

Principality of the Mists (Cupertino, CA)

Ajax, by right of arms, Prince of the Mists, and Uta, by her grace and beauty, Princess of the Mists, do cordially invite you to witness the Investiture of Their Heirs.

In the evening, enjoy a marvelous repast of dishes and delicacies in the Islamic style of Baghdad by Urtatim al-Qurtubiyya.

Site information: St. Jude the Apostle Episcopal Church. 20920 McClellan Road, Cupertino, CA 95014.

Site open: 9:00 a.m.
Site Close: 9:00 p.m.
Site Fee: $10 for Members, $15 for Non Members, $4 for 6 - 12, under 5 is free.
Feast is $11.
Please make checks payable to "SCA- Principality of the Mists".

Feast reservations are available through the autocrat. Autocrat: Geoffrey Mathias Head Cook: Urtatim al-Qurtubiyya. Please let her know if you have any food concerns. Click here for menu

Directions: Take your best route to I-85 and Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino. Turn east on Stevens Creek (toward De Anza College) and continue to Stelling Road. Turn right on Stelling Road and continue to McClellan Road. Turn left onto McClellan and right immediately into the parking lot. The site is on the corner of Stelling and McClellan.

Words from Their Highnesses, Ajax and Uta

To the Populace of the Mists,

In Our first words as the Prince and Princess of the Mists let Us thank you all for allowing Us this opportunity to prove ourselves worthy of the honor to serve as your Prince and Princess. (Ajax promises that he will smile more often than not…at least on the inside).

We are both veterans to the Society and have lived in a more than a few kingdoms, but Our hearts are here in the Mists, where the Dream began. As We are newcomers to being Royalty, it is important for our Reign that we nurture newcomers to the society. We ask the populace to remember what it was like to be new to the Society and our beloved Principality. With that in mind, We encourage everyone to smooth the path of the newcomer, provide better directions to events, introduce yourself and offer assistance, welcome them and show them the Greek custom of hospitality, and lastly make donations to the Mists Gold Key.

We also plan to attend and encourage demos, the first impression for the newcomer. To that end please let Us know of any demos that would benefit by Our presence. We would have every event during Our reign include an aspect of service to the newcomer.

If Our time as your Prince and Princess is to be remembered, We pray that it is as a time when those who gave were rewarded and when those who had formally been strangers were welcomed and celebrated. We recognize that nothing happens without your help; as such if someone has performed a task, or done something of merit, We would ask that you please use the award recommendation forms, and try to attach a picture of the person you are recommending so We will recognize them when We see them.

We are humbled by the many good wishes We have received. In return We wish to cast the warmth We have collected over all of you, like the farmer casting seed over a freshly plowed field, watering liberally with optimism that where these sleeping kernels of promise should land, a new generation will blossom.

As the days lengthen, it is time to remember those things which we are thankful for. For Our part, We are thankful to become your Prince and Princess.

Ajax and Uta
Prince and Princess of the Mists.

Upcoming Events in and around the Principality of the Mists:

Mists Spring Investiture - May 19, 2012 (Cupertino, CA) - info coming soon!

Gold Key Wish List

Our Valiant Gold Key Minister, Katherine de Langelei, works hard to ensure that newcomers are well and happily attired at events. She is currently working diligently to maintain and enrich the Principality's wardrobes, and yet has need of certain items. If you have any of these items (in good repair) to donate, please contact Katherine:

Tunics and other garb in Large Men's sizes

Garb for grammar school-age children

Belts

Veils and circlets or woven bands to hold them

Cloaks

Your Principality Needs You!

The SCA is a volunteer-run organization, and there are plenty of opportunities to support the Principality of the Mists and use your valuable skills and talents (not to mention gain tons of gratitude and glory!) as an Officer of the Principality. The following Officers are curerntly seeking deputies to train as successors:

The Principality Archer (Organizes and oversees the safety and honor of archery activities). Contact Sveinn Ulfsson for more information.
The Regalia Minister, Jania of Call Duck Manor, who makes sure that all regalia gets to and leaves events intact and is stored appropriately, is seeking someone to assist her with the carrying to and fro of the regalia. Please contact her for details.
In addition, the Principality Constable is always in need of trusty folk to help "sit gate" (help at the check-in area) at events. It's easy, fun and a great way to meet new people and truly serve your Principality. Contact the Constable for more info.
There are many other, less commital ways to help. Most people will gratefully accept an offer to simply help them carry stuff. At tournaments, the Lists Officer often employs young folk to act as Pages to carry cards to the Field Heralds. Staying after events to clean up afterwards helps your hard-working Autocrats stay sane. If you are new to the SCA, it is truly a wonderful way to meet people and get yourself known to others.

From the Arts & Sciences Minister

Greetings to the Populace of the Principality of the Mists From the Mists Ministers of Arts & Sciences:
We are hoping to expand Arts and Sciences activities in the next two years, and to do a few familiar things a little differently. Please read on here for details about A&S activites for 2011. We are also very excited that their Highnesses are supporting the Silver Muse.

Archery and Equestrian Activities

There's more to do in the Principality than fight or eat.

Another year is on us as we plan out our equestrian calendar. Many interesting things will be going on with the horses of the Mist so check back! There's more information from the Mists Equestrian Minister, Mistress Genevieve de Vendome.

And there's a growing interest in archery. The former Mists Archery Marshal, now Royal Archer, Sveinn Ulfsson, has information for anyone interested or just curious about "bow'n'arrows." And often there are loaner bows for those who don't yet have their own.

Fighter Practices in the Mists

Here is a listing of fighter practices within the Principality. I have included all practices for heavy fighting, rapier and archery that I have been able to find. some practices are seasonal, so call ahead before making a long trip.

I'd love to be able to include light fighting and seige weapons. If something is listed incorrectly, or if you know of a regular practice that I have left out, please contact me.

From the Silver Spoon

The current version of the Silver Spoon Competition Judging Sheet is on-line. The Minister recommends that potential competitors and judges (and anyone who is curious) look at it to see what we're expecting in an entry. If you have any comments, corrections, recommendations, or questions, please contact the Minister of the Silver Spoon.

Important Message from the Seawolf Scribe

Eliska z Jihlava, our Seawolf Scribe, has important words for the populace. If you don't have your scroll yet, it's worth taking a look. Read more...

Important Message from the minister of the Saltatoris Nebulorum

Crystal of the Westermark, the Mists Minister for Dance, has information for the populace: what dance competitions are coming up, where to learn to dance outside of events, events that feature dancing, and more.

On-Line Award Recommendation Letter

Think someone deserves an award? Not sure how to write a letter of recommendation? The Kingdom Heralds have an on-line form that sends your recommendation to the current Prince and Princess of the Mists (or other sitting Royalty). The form guides you through the necessary information their Highnesses will need. Check it out: Award Recommendation Letter