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I wish to congratulate each of the nominees from around the Known World. You have represented your groups and kingdoms with distinction. I further extend my gratitude to my judges for their assistance in selecting the winners. Recipients of this prestigious award will receive a Blackfox token, a certificate and the right to use “Master William Blackfox Award Winner, category, AS LI (51)” in their newsletters along with the Blackfox logo.
Mistress Arianna Stefana Falconi, OP
Society Chronicler
Best Overall Newsletter
Not necessarily the best-looking newsletter, but rather the newsletter which best meets the needs of the local group or guild for which it is published. It should accurately reflect the status of the group and be a valuable tool for growth and promotion of SCA goals and ideals. This title is awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler.
The winner: The Seraph, Barony of the Angels, Kingdom of Caid; Chronicler: Samthan Sidhbh Ni Dhochartaigh
Commendation: The Dragon’s Eye, Shire of Stan Wyrm, Kingdom of Artemisia; Chronicler: Mistress Iduna Snorradottir
Also nominated:
- Æthelmearc – The Ice Dragon, Barony of the Rhydderich Hael; Chronicler: Baron Magnus de Lyons
- Ansteorra – The Serpent’s Tale, Barony of Loch Soilleir;
Chronicler: Lady Elena Wyth - Atenveldt – Twin Moons Missive, Barony of Twin Moons;
Chronicler: Mistress Anita de Challis - Atlantia – The Talon, Barony of Hawkwood;
Chronicler: Lady Mahala of Sully Grove - Calontir – The Aerie, Shire of Cum An Iolair; Chronicler: Lord Niccolo
- Ealdormere – Ben Dunfirth Clarion, Barony of Ben Dunfirth; Chronicler: THL Augusta Weyfare
- East – Kenning Points, Barony of Smoking Rocks;
Chronicler: Lady Marguerite von Elfenau - Gleann Abhann – The Kindred Spirit, Shire of Pilgrims Fount;
Chronicler: THL Jamys Chapman - Lochac – The Innilgard Irregular, Barony of Innilgard;
Chronicler: Baroness Annys Blodwell - Meridies – The Iron Baron, Barony of Iron Mountain;
Chronicler: THL Anne Geyervogelin - Northshield – Crystal Quill, Barony of Nordskogen;
Chronicler: Mistress Rosanore of Redthorn - Trimaris – Castlelore, Barony of Castlemere;
Chronicler: THL Deirdre Ui Mhaille - West – The Guardian, Principality of Oertha;
Chronicler: Despotes Halfdan “Two Bears” Ozurrson
Best Layout and Design
For the best-looking newsletter in balance and style. Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler.
The winner: Knightingale, Barony of Knights Crossing, Drachenwald; Chronicler: Lady Catalina de Zaragoza
Commendation: Tusker Times, Barony of Tir Ysgithr, Atenveldt; Chronicler: Lady Decima Aspenewell
Also nominated:
- Æthelmearc – The Sentinel, Barony of St. Swithin’s Bog;
Chronicler: THL Caitilin ni Mhaolchonaire - Ansteorra – Elfsea Tidings, Barony of Elfsea;
Chronicler: Lady Johanna da Verona - Atlantia – The Yeoman, Barony of Bright Hills;
Chronicler: Lady Scholastica Joycors - Caid – The Seraph, Barony of the Angels;
Chronicler: Samthan Sidhbh Ni Dhochartaigh - Calontir – The Clarion, Barony of Forgotten Sea;
Chronicler: Lady Narcissa Patricia - East – Les Nouvelles du Havre, Barony of Havre des Glaces;
Chronicler: Lady Deirdre Ruadh Inghean Mhic An Mhadaidh - Gleann Abhann – A Sea Lion’s Tale, Barony of Seleone;
Chronicler: Don Luciano di Giovanni - Lochac – From the Tower, Southron Gaard;
Chronicler: Mistress Eleanora van den Bogaerde - Meridies – The Iron Baron, Barony of Iron Mountain;
Chronicler: THL Anne Geyervogelin - Middle – The Riven Star, Barony of Rivenstar;
Chronicler: Lady Katrín Grímsdóttir - Northshield – Mewsletter, Shire of Falcon’s Keep;
Chronicler: Lady Anna Meyer - Trimaris – The Wyvern’s Tale, Wyvernwoode;
Chronicler: Marcus MacAndrew - West – Tempus Nebularum, Principality of the Mists;
Chronicler: Urtatim al-Qurtubiyya bint ‘abd al-Karim al-hakam al-Fassi
Best Artwork
For artwork on the cover or interior of the newsletter. Awarded to both the newsletter and the artist.
The winner: Artist: Lord Demian von Hesse; Illustration, August Issue Cover, Il Tempo, August 2016. Barony of Ponte Alto, Atlantia. Chroniclers: Eliyahu bat Lavana and Lord Ronan mac Imair
Commendation: Artist: Lady Christiana Crane; Portrait Illustration, Syr Cedric of Thanet, The Northern Watch, March 2017. Barony of Endwearde, East. Chronicler: Lady Audrye Beneyt
Also Nominated:
- Ansteorra – Artist: Isaac Bane; Illumination and calligraphy, Invitation, The Flamebearer, December 2016. Barony of Wiesenfeuer; Chronicler: Lord Donnan Ó Néill
- Calontir – Artist: THL Sorcha O’Riain; Illumination, Untitled, Dragonflyer, First Quarter 2017. Barony of Vatavia; Chronicler: THL Sorcha O’Riain
- Ealdormere – Artist: THL Bjarn Aaronson; Illustration, Cover for Fall Edition, The Ursus, Fall Edition, November 2016. Barony of Septentria; Chronicler: THL Þorfinna gráfeldr
- Gleann Abhann – Artist: Lady Celestine Augusta; Illumination, Untitled, Ardanrunes, Summer Quarterly 2016. Shire of Ardanroe; Chronicler: Maistir Rory ua Riada
- Middle – Artist: Jonathan Fairchild; Illustration, Cover, Flammeus Alles, November 2016. Barony of Fenix; Chronicler: Lady Ernín Ainsheasccar Ó Raghallaigh
- Trimaris – Artist: Lady Marianna La’Vencentia; Illumination, Cover Artwork, Castlelore, August 2016. Barony of Castlemere; Chronicler: THL Deirdre Ui Mhaille
- West – Artist: Linnet Hatfield; Painting, Oil Painting, The Vox, July 2016. Principality of Cynagua; Chronicler: Morwenna of Tintagel
Best Special Issue
For Arts & Sciences issues or other limited-focus issues of a geographic group (Canton, Shire, Barony, etc.). Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler.
The winner – The Shard – “The Sharks”, April Fools Edition 2017; Barony of Shattered Crystal, Middle Kingdom; Chronicler: Tiarna Cin´ed Ulric, Amhranai tan Briongloid
Commendation: – The Runestone – 50th Year Edition; Barony of Western Seas, Caid; Chronicler: Bantiarna Sadhbh inghean ui Conghal
Also nominated:
- Calontir – The Oakleaf – January 2017; Shire of Oakheart; Chronicler: Cerric aet Blaecac
- East – Bergental Berserker, Yule 2016; Barony of Bergental; Chronicler: Lady Emele Schuolerin
- Gleann Abhann – The Clouded Issue – Summer 2016; Barony of Grey Niche; Chronicler: Duchess Linnet MacLeodTrimarisCastlelore – December 2016; Barony of Castlemere; Chronicler: THL Deirdre Ui Mhaille
Best Special Interest Newsletter
This category recognizes guild newsletters, research newsletters, and Arts & Science-focus newsletters (such as lace-making). Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler.
The Winner: The Althing – A&S Issue – February 2017, Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands; Chronicler: Baroness Constance Glyn Dwr
Best Regular Feature
For cartoons, articles, columns, etc. which appear regularly in the particular newsletter. Awarded to the creator or feature writer and the newsletter.
The winner: “Otilia Explains It All”, Author: Lady Elena Wyth [writing as Otilia von Loch]; The Serpent’s Tale, Barony of Loch Soilleir, Ansteorra; Chronicler: Lady Elena Wyth
Commendation: “Chronicles and Notes of Recent Events”, Author: Mistress Eowyn Eilonwy of Alewife Brook; The Carolingian Minuscule, Barony of Carolingia, East; Chronicler: Lady Edith Steyning
Also nominated:
- Æthelmearc – “Bardic Corner”, Author: Lord Jan Langhe ten Walde; Full Tilt, Barony of Delftwood; Chronicler: Lord Jan Langhe ten Walde
- Artemisia – “Iduna’s Language Information”, Author: Mistress Iduna Snorradottir; Dragon’s Eye, Shire of Stan Wyrm; Chronicler: Mistress Iduna Snorradottir
- Atlantia – “Tastings from the Wooden Spoon”, Author: Lady Marie Hélène of the New Forest; The Knottinghill Quill, Barony of Nottinghill Coil; Chronicler: Lady Merewyn Sharp
- Caid – “A Wanderer in Rags”, Author: Lord Riley Frost of Farhaven; The Runestone, Barony of Western Seas; Chronicler: Bantiarna Sadhbh inghean Ui Conghal
- Calontir – “Member Review”, Author: Mistress Sofya la Rus; The Parade, Shire of Heraldshill; Chronicler: Lord Sifrid von Eichelborn
- Ealdormere – “Alienor’s Aamp;S Adventures”, Author: Lady Alienor la Fileuse; Skraeling Althing Chronicle, Barony of Skraeling Althing; Chronicler: Constantine Breathnach
- Gleann Abhann – “Counting in the Counting House”, Author: THL Sarra Mary Heryngton; The Kindred Spirit, Shire of Pilgrims Fount; Chronicler: THL Jamys Chapman
- Meridies – “Left to Our Own Devices”, Author: Meistres Bronwen o Gydweli; The Equinox, Shire of Sol Haven; Chronicler: Meistres Bronwen o Gydweli
- Northshield – “Proceedings of the Populace Meeting (or What Happened at the Populace Meeting)”, Author: Kudrun Pilegrim; Rokeclif’s White Birch, Shire of Rokeclif; Chronicler: Kudrun Pilegrim
Best Article
Recognizes excellence in articles appearing in a local newsletter. Awarded to the writer and the newsletter.
The winner: “Liquorice”, Author: THL Johnnae Ilyn Lewis; The Citadel, Spring 2017, Barony of Cynnabar, Midrealm; Chronicler: Lord Gavriil Petrovich
Commendation: “Royal Rooms in the Swamp – A History”, Author: Baroness Ursula of the North Woods; The MudPuppy, Barony of Settmour Swamp, East; Chronicler: Lady Charis Accipiter
Also nominated:
- Ansteorra – “I Will Never Go To Gulf War Again!”, Author: Dyrfinna “Kizzy” Robertsdottir; From the Treetop, Canton of Haldtre; Chronicler: Lady Rebekah Aleyn
- Artemisia – “Iduna’s Language Information – Japanese”, Author: Mistress Iduna Snorradottir; Dragon’s Eye, Shire of Stan Wyrm; Chronicler: Mistress Iduna Snorradottir
- Caid – “An Examination of Pear-Like Qualities”, Author: Mistress Teleri of Gwynedd; The Phoenix, Barony of Nordwache; Chronicler: THL Cormac MacleodCalontir”
- Calontir – “Customs: Words in Dispute in AS 51”, Author: THL HL Vǫlu-Ingibiǫrg; Runestaff, Barony of Mag Mor; Chronicler: Countess Morgana of Raglan
- Drachenwald – “Continuing with Panache”, Author: Catherine Weaver; The Baelfyr, Insulae Draconis; Chronicler: Lady Amphelise de Wodeham
- Ealdormere – “Huntsman’s Harvest”, Author: Lady Augusta Weyfare; The Ben Dunfirth Clarion, October 2016, Barony of Ben Dunfirth; Chronicler: Lady Augusta Weyfare
- Gleann Abhann – “What to Bring to Your First Event”, Author: Duchess Linnet MacLeod; The Clouded Issue, Barony of Grey Niche; Chronicler: Duchess Linnet MacLeod
- Lochac – “Marco Polo in Korcula”, Author: Lord Lowrens Wilyamson; From The Tower, Barony of Southron Gaard; Chronicler: Mistress Eleanora van den Bogaerde
- Meridies – “Knights and Kites”, Author: Lady Ella du Soleil; The Equinox Vol. 331 Jan AS LI (2017), Shire of Sol Haven; Chronicler: Meistres Bronwen o Gydweli
- Trimaris – “Can you Guess This?”, Author: THL Alane Godwin; Vair Bell, Shire of Starhaven; Chronicler: THL Eithne ingen Muirgein
- West – “Red Apple Tarts”, Author: Finna kottr Goðormsd´ttir; The Vox, Principality of Cynagua; Chronicler: Morwenna of Tintagel
Best Poetry or Short Fiction
Recognizes the author of an outstanding poem or piece of short fiction. Awarded to the writer and the newsletter.
The Winner: “The Lady Blushes”, Author: Jace of Golden Rivers; The Vox – July Investiture 2016, Principality of Cynagua, West; Chronicler: Morwenna of Tintagel
Commendation: “An Acrostic in Ottava Rima on the Name of Saint Dorothea, for her Feast Day”, Author: Master Morian Macbain; The Althing – A&S Issue – February 2017, Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands, Æthelmearc; Chronicler: THL Caitilin ni Mhaolchonaire
Also nominated:
- Ansteorra – “The Slaying of a Giant”, Author: Lady Angelina Francesca de Nardi; The Cup Runneth Over – April 2017, Canton of Myrgenfeld; Chronicler: Lady Leota of Rutlandshire
- Atlantia – “The Bamboo Flute Tanka”, Author: Lord Hattori Shojuro-san; The Mountain Mayhem – April 2017, Barony of Bright Hills; Chronicler: THL Jorunn nic Lochlainn
- Caid – “Skallagrim and Thorbjorn”, Author: Skallagrim Ulfednar; Tales from the Mist –September 2016, Barony of Wintermist; Chronicler: Colette Olivier la Founiere
- Calontir – “The Calon Phoenix”, Author: Lady Dulcibella de Chateaurien; The Dancing Moon – April 2017, Shire of Calanais Nuadh; Chronicler: Lady Dulcibella de Chateaurien
- Drachenwald – “Spring Crown”, inbjudan från Gyllengran, Author: Fru Tyra Stigsdotter; Silversparren – January 2017, Principality of Nordmark; Chronicler: Lady Gele Pechplumin
- Trimaris – “A Collection of Four Tanka”, Author: Lady Ciarán Ó Muireagáin; Vair Bell – August 2016, Shire of Starhaven; Chronicler: THL Eithne ingen Muirgein
Kingdom Chroniclers’ Honorable Mentions
Nominations which didn’t fit into the above categories, yet are still deserving of recognition for their exceptional work and/or dedication to producing the best possible newsletter for the local group served. Awarded to the individual nominee.
- Ansteorra – The Steppes Letter; Barony of The Steppes; Chronicler: Lady Safiya Spizega
- Artemisia – Article: “Random Carp”, HE K. Braden von Sobernheim, The Moose Call; Barony of Arn Hold; Chronicler: Lady Ursula de Strattone
- Atlantia – Featured Artworks: Draw Me a Dragon, Artists: The Children of the Barony of Hidden Mountain, Madison, Megan, Landon, Willow, Anna, Roibeard’s Daughter, and Qulan, The Mountain Mayhem – March 2017; Barony of Hidden Mountain; Chronicler: THL Jorunn nic Lochlainn
- Calontir – Feature: “What’s New, In What’s Old”, THL Fionfel Songspinner, The Barge; Barony of Three Rivers; Chronicler: THL Fiondel Songspinner
- Drachenwald – “Sharing Knowledge”, Catherine Weaver, The Baelfyr; Principality of Insulae Draconis; Chronicler: Lady Constanza of Thamesreach
- Ealdormere – Photograph, Feast of the Hare 2016, Photographer: Lord Dafydd ap Alan, The Skraeling Althing Chronicle, December 2016; Barony of Skraeling Althing; Chronicler: Lord Constantine Breathnach
- East – The Chanticleer; Barony Beyond the Mountain; Chronicler: Lady Johanna de Glastingburi
- Gleann Abhann – The Forge; Shire of Smythkepe; Chronicler: THL Aveline Frazer
- West – The Current; Province of Golden Rivers; Chronicler: Linnet Hatfield
Kingdom Newsletter Categories
Best Cover for a Kingdom Newsletter
The Winner: Atlantia: Dame Margery Winterbourne, Illumination, Untitled; The Acorn, January 2017
Commendation: Northshield: Hana Hara, Illustration, Untitled; The Northwatch, January 2017
Also nominated:
- Ansteorra – Nadine L. Meade, Photograph, Untitled; The Black Star, May 2016
- Artemisia – Ylva Lakandottir, Photograph, A Rose being handed to the Queen of Artemisia; The Sage Advice, January 2017
- Caid – Mistress Teleri of Gwynneth, Illustration, Phoenix Rising; The Crown Prints, October 2016
- Calontir – Master Grimwulf Harland, Ink Drawing, Coronation of Edward III based on 1330 image; The Mews, April 2017
- East – Lady Cassandra Arques, Illustration, Untitled; Pikestaff, January 2017
- Lochac – Duchess Nerissa de Saye, Photograph, Coronation, carved ivory panel, V&A museum, London UK; Pegasus, 2017
- Meridies – Lady Kasi of Forth Castle, drawing, Varangian; Popular Chivalry, July 2016
- Middle – Mistress Marissa von Atzinger, Photograph, Untitled; The Pale, October 2016
- Trimaris – THL Tristrum de Kerjean, Photograph, Untitled; Talewinds, October 2016
- West – Tusya Tatiana Sudoseva, Photograph, West Kingdom Banner, June Crown; The Page, January 2017
Best Written Contribution to a Kingdom Newsletter
Recognizes the author of an article, regular or special feature, poem, etc. provided for use by a kingdom newsletter. Awarded to the author.
The Winner: Atlantia: Lord Jonathan Blackbow, “The Other Side of the Wall at PENNSIC”; The Acorn, September 2016
Commendation: Middle: Lady Lynne Fairchild, “Blackwork Embroider”; The Pale, January 2017
Also nominated:
- Artemisia – Mistress Iduna Snoradottir, “Iduna’s Language Information”; The Sage Advice; Multiple Issues
- Caid – Lady Qara Unegen, “I Remember”; The Crown Prints, September 2016
- Ealdormere – THL Roselyne de l’Estrangere & “Master Colyne Stewart, Minerva and Mars Debate Their Worth”; The Tidings, October 2016
- Lochac – Lord Nicodemus Novello, “From the Seneschal”; Pegasus; Multiple Issues
- Northshield – THL Jehanette de Provins, “Minister of Tournaments articles”; Northwatch; Multiple Issues
- Trimaris – THL Aibhlin inghean Daibhidh, “Performance and Written Work Documentation for Art-Sci”; Talewinds – November 2016
- West – Derelei filia Uoret, “Learning”; The Page – February 2017
Best Artistic Contribution to a Kingdom Newsletter
Recognizes the artist of artwork or photography used in the interior of a kingdom newsletter. Awarded to the artist(s).
Winner: Caid: Lady Moriah Ferch Arthur, “Sea Dragon”; The Crown Prints – August 2016
Commendation: Northshield: Hana Hara, “Incidental art”; Northwatch – February 2017
Also Nominated:
- Artemisia – Baroness Illora of the West Lea, “Photo of Armored Fighters”; The Sage Advice – April 2017
- Atlantia – Neil Alexander, “Portrait of Their Majesties, Dietrich and Thora”; The Acorn – May 2016
- Calontir – THL Geva de Kent, “Battlefield Photo”; The Mews – March 2017