Greetings Unto Our Glorious Kingdom of Ealdormere

It is with great pleasure We are finally able to announce the combatants that will be competing in Our Crown Tournament!
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• Duke Roak of Ealdormere for Countess Hyrrokin
• Master Brand Thorwaldsen for Duchess Jocea Valente
• Duke Siegfried Brandbeorn for Baroness Augusta Weyfare
• THL Guillaume le Breton for Countess Joleicia of Litchfield
• Count Steinarr Aggarson for Baroness Margraig of the Erainn
• Count Baldric Leeman of Newcastle Emlyn for Countess Brayla la Vienette
• Master Berend van der Eych for Baroness Matilda of Swynford
• Sir Gannicus the HIberian for Mistress Maegwynn Skrautibrók
• Sir Tiberius of Warwickshire for Baroness Anne Tinker
• Master Kolbjorn Skattaupandi for Mistress Wencenedl of Rokesburg
• THL James Edgarson for THL Emelote of Calais

This is truly a wonderful list of honourable and noble combatants and consorts and We look forward to seeing them in Our Tournament on October 30.

King Rattanicus and Queen Isabel

Greetings unto Our Steadfast and Resilient Kingdom of Ealdormere,

This summer it has been wonderful to see all of the activities being planned and implemented virtually, not just in Our Kingdom, but across the Known World. It can be difficult to remain connected and this is not what any of us are used to. But Ealdormere is strong and proud and resilient and we shall make it through these dark times together and be all the stronger for it.

With the announcement from the Board regarding the suspension of events until into the new year, We find Ourselves facing many months ahead. To keep Ourselves at a manageable pace, We plan to hold Court the third Saturday of each month for the remainder of this calendar year. While We continue to hold awards for once we all can gather together in person, We do know there are some in Our Kingdom where receiving recognition virtually may be the most appropriate way for them. Maybe it’s someone who has long been deserving for service to their local group, but has been unable to make it to events on Saturdays or maybe it’s someone who does not want to be called into Court, but wouldn’t mind being acknowledged virtually without being showcased on the screen. Whatever the reason might be, please send Us any recommendation for deserving gentles in Our Kingdom that might benefit from receiving recognition in this way. 

In July, We added many names to the Scroll of Honour. We recognized many of Our Kingdom for their work as front line workers and many more for making and/or assisting with the making of masks and other necessary protective gear for their communities. In September, We would like to recognize those that have been hosting or assisting with online content. If you have any names to recommend for this recognition, please forward them to Us by email. If there are names that were missed in July, please send those to Us as well so they might be rightfully added to the Scroll for their deeds.

Lastly, We would also ask you for your help during the months to come. Our staff, the Kingdom Officers, and so many others have been working hard to provide online content to help find ways to maintain and strengthen our connection with one another during this forced hiatus. With potentially six more months to go, We would ask for input from the Kingdom for new ideas for connectivity, and volunteers to donate some of their time to help support these endeavours. We would ask good gentles in the Kingdom to contact Us or Maister Colyne should you wish to help. We welcome input and assistance from all: newcomers to the Society, long time members, those who have unique interests, those who have ideas they would like to see realized. We hope to hear from you.

Stay strong friends and stay safe. We will get through this together.

King Rattanicus and Queen Isabel

​Year of the Plague

Greetings unto Our Most Resilient Kingdom of Ealdormere,

As many of you have now seen, the Board of Directors has approved a Resolution that suspends in-person events until January 31, 2021. While it pains Us to continue to be apart, We wholeheartedly support this Resolution. Always the health, safety and wellbeing of Our populace is paramount in Our decision making in these most difficult times. We know you all want to be able to gather together again. We too want this. We miss every one of you and look forward to raising a glass together in-person. But that time is still not quite here yet. While We are saddened that this plague has not yet released us all from its harsh grasp, We would not put Our populace at risk needlessly.  

We are hopeful that, with luck, We will see the Kingdom able to move forward to the next phase in the Kingdom Reopening Plan and have small, safe local gatherings begin in the coming weeks. The Plan has already been updated to include the requirements with respect to the Board’s Resolution. Should the Kingdom be in a position to open earlier than January 31, We will revisit things at that time.

As our time as the Crown will be longer than expected , We would ask you for your help during the months to come. Our staff, the Kingdom Officers, and so many others have been working hard to provide online content to help find ways to maintain and strengthen our connection with one another during this forced hiatus. With potentially six more months to go, We would ask for input from the Kingdom for new ideas for connectivity, and volunteers to donate some of their time to help support these endeavours. We would ask good gentles in the Kingdom to contact Us or Maister Colyne should you wish to help. We welcome input and assistance from all: newcomers to the Society, long time members, those who have unique interests, those who have ideas they would like to see realized. We hope to hear from you.

Stay strong friends and stay safe. We will get through this together.

​King Rattanicus and Queen Isabel

Greetings unto Our Beloved Ealdormere,

This year finds us celebrating Canada Day differently than we are used to. War of the Trillium has always been an event so very dear to Us. Our memories are filled with classes, combat, dancing, archery, grand Courts, songs around camp fires with friends and so much more. While We, along with many in the Kingdom, are saddened that the plague has led to its cancellation this year, the staff have outdone themselves with their inventive and creative ideas to bring some of the fun to the Virtual.

As part of the Virtual Trillium War, We would invite all to come join us this Saturday evening for a brief Court via Zoom so that We might make a few announcements, issue a challenge and maybe a few other things.

Court will be immediately followed by the concert planned by the Trillium War staff. For those unable to attend, Court will be recorded and made available through the magic of Facebook and YouTube.

So don your garb and please come join us, Saturday, July 4 at 7:00 pm.

King Rattanicus and Queen Isabel
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Ealdormere Zoom is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Kingdom Court - followed directly by a performance of music and stories Time: Jul 4, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Many are the joys of a Summer reign! We have just experienced a stellar joy - that of witnessing a gallant Crown Tournament fought in beautiful weather by bravely attired gentles, and culminating in victory by Their Graces Trumbrand and Kayla. Wassail and welcome to the Heirs to the throne of the North.

Another joy we experience weekly as we travel through the Kingdom, seeing Our Subjects at their many worthy endeavours. Your happy faces and energetic mien truly delights us. Not even the looming
shadow of War can damp the spirits of Northerners - nay, it seems to make fighters the fiercer and artisans more creative, and lend added beauty to song and vigour to dance.

When we lead Our Companies out on the Pennsic
fields we know the name of Ealdormere shall as
always be honoured and glorious in the eyes of the
Known World.

Wassail!
Siegfried and Ragni
Rex et Regina

Many are the joys of a Summer reign!  We have just experienced a stellar joy - that of witnessing a gallant Crown Tournament fought in beautiful weather by bravely attired gentles, and culminating in victory by Their Graces Trumbrand and Kayla. 

Wassail and welcome to the Heirs to the throne of the North.Another joy we experience weekly as we travel through the Kingdom, seeing Our Subjects at their many worthy endeavours.  Your happy faces and energetic mien truly delights us. Not even the looming shadow of War can damp the spirits of Northerners - nay, it seems to make fighters the fiercer and artisans more creative, and lend added beauty to song and vigour to dance.

When we lead Our Companies out on the Pennsic fields we know the name of Ealdormere shall as always be honoured and glorious in the eyes of the Known World.

Wassail!

Siegfried and Ragni
Rex et Regina Ealdormere