Queen's Mayhem 2022

General Information

• Date: 21 May 2022
• Location: Crescent Moon
• Royalty: TRM Hirsch and Magda, TRH Logan and Ylva
• Event Steward: Moon Hides the Sun
• Theme: combined event Queen's Prize/Melees and Mayhem - Event Flyer

Competition/s

Queen's Prize - Caleb Talbot 

• Lady Morgana MacDermott was honorably mentioned by the Queen.
• Lady Grete Leysin and Lady Aoife inghean Uí Tormaigh shared the Judges’ Choice prize.

Unofficial Court Report:

In evening court:

Morgana MacDermott – AoA

Katherine Blacklea – Golden Calon Swan

Giovanni Loredan – Calon Cross

Síle inghean Chairbre – AoA

Miyazaki Atsutaka – Leather Mallet

Nesscia inghean Chearnaigh – Calon Lily

Other court tidings:

Calontir will fight on the side of the Midrealm at Pennsic this year.

Their Royal Majesties seek a Champion of the Arts & Sciences to represent Calontir at Pennsic, for a war point. See Their announcements elsewhere for details about how to apply. The deadline is FAST approaching.  This is not the same as the Kingdom A&S champion.

Lord Moon Hides the Sun, as event steward, announced there were 158 people in attendance, and received gifts from Their Majesties.

Mistress Kristine nic Tallieur, outgoing Kingdom A&S Minister, introduced Honorable Lady Gianna Viviani as incoming Kingdom A&S Minister.

Lady Grete Leysin and Lady Aoife inghean Uí Tormaigh shared the Judges’ Choice prize.

Lady Morgana MacDermott was honorably mentioned by the Queen.

Lord Caleb Talbot received the Queen’s Prize.

4 newcomers received mugs.

Baroness Gyða glóra announced her and Baron Vilhjalmr Half Troll‘s desire to step down from the Baronage of Mag Mor.

Master Mellitus of Rouncivale brought news of the upcoming Kingdom A&S Championship in July in Forgotten Sea.

Thank Yous:

Osiyo!

I wanted to take a moment and share how amazing some of the people who helped make Queen's Mayhem are.

First to Alianora, Ysabel, Erikr, and our unknown newcomer, for making the Afternoon Inn a reality. (And Giraude for the cookies and prepping!)

To Malina Attewode for the lovely breakfast and putting up with me.

Giovanni and Selene for making trolling in run so smoothly.

And Vashti for single handedly managing the plague check in.

While there are others to thank for their help, these are the people who the event would not happened had they not been there.

Last but not least, to Lisette Reuss, Maegwynn Attewode, and Sir Seamus (John Stuart Byrnes) we love you and know you would have been right in there with us had the plague not come and visited your home.

Wado, Moon

Lentil Soup

• Lentils
• Onions
• Garlic
• Mushrooms
• Walmart Marketside Veggie Super blend bad (brussel sprouts, kohlrabi, napa cabbage, carrots, broccoli, and kale
• Better Then Bouillon Vegetable Base (vegan)
• Cumin
• Black Pepper

For the BIG batch I used two bags of lentils, maybe five or six onions, a 8oz gar of garlic and most of a Costco size container of the vegetable base. I measured the cumin with my heart, I basically added a bunch cuz that was a giant pot. If cooking at home cumin goes a long way.

Lentils, onions, garlic, and cumin are the most important elements to the dish. Always go for a flavorful cooking liquid.

by Ysabel de la Oya

Chicken Soup from the mind of Alianora

• Better than bullion chicken base
• cooked chicken,
• egg noodles,
• carrots,
• salt and pepper

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Photos & Videos:

• Calontir Civilian Press Corps - Johann Steinarsson's FB album

Comments and Impressions:

Queen's Prize is a wonderful Calontir event! There were ~30 entrants (most of us first-timer-ever at QP), nearly twice that many "judges"--though "advisors" would be a better term. I had three Laurels sit down with me and chat about my embroidery, getting lots of good advice--and, I hope, making new friends. Even got in some "judging" of my own: That meant giving feedback on a research paper: what worked, what might improve it some; drawing out what the intended audience was, what the take-aways should be; but also geeking out with the writer on the wonderfulness of the topic 🙂 Got a chance to wander around the hall and see what other people were doing--from pickles to knives to saffron-dyed cloth to a book of arms of Calontir royalty dating back to before we were a principality. And every entrant took home a prize. I got a huge bag of embroidery floss in more colors than I can describe. This is so characteristic of Calontir: Everyone, even experts, bent on making everyone else, even novices, feel special and welcome. Warm & tingly! Thank you all! --Shoshanah bas Nachman

My wife and I had a great time at Queen's prize yesterday! It was her first event and my 4th and only my second A+S competition. I recieved alot of wonderful feedback from all the people attending and some hopefully useful advice on bladework from my table mate Caleb who ended up winning the queen's favorite. I felt before the judging that I was luring myself into a false sense of security and a more expert and critical eye of the judges might be a less glowing view. I was surprised. The judges told me that although I said I was a novice they REALLY judged my entry at an intermediate level. It was very encouraging to hear that my craftsmanship is at a higher level than my hyper critical eye expected. The only points I lost were in documentation which was honestly expected. Thank you everyone who attended for lifting me up and for giving my wife a great first event. - Alex D.

There are so many things to say to people for helping with and attending Queens Mayhem, but all I can really say is... Wado! Donadagohvi, Moon

Many thanks to Alianora and the other 2 ladies helping her in the kitchen. (One of whom it was her first experience with the SCA) -Bob R.

Queen's (prize)/(melees &) Mayhem yesterday was absolutely lovely. There was time and space to see and enjoy every A&S entry. I understand that the melees provided quite a satisfying amount of mayhem. This truly was a tourney where everyone wins! HRH Ylva

Like many others have said I had a delightful time at Queen's Prize Tournament.  I loved how the event facilitated wonderful conversation--I learned something from every person I talked to.  This was my first A&S competition and couldn't have been a better experience.  I learned so much, including that I'm much better than I thought I was.  My favorite Calontir event so far!  And even though I won't be able to be a participant next year I definitely want to come next year for the conversations and learning!  

Long Live Calontir! - Cara K.

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