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Greetings –
This is one of the jobs of the Society Chronicler that I truly enjoy. I would like to thank all of the Kingdom Chroniclers for all of the hard work that they put into the newsletters, developing new talent, and administration of the job on the whole. It is truly a thankless job; if you are doing your job well, no one thinks about it and when it isn’t going well, you are known by all.
I would like to say that this year’s “Best Articles” and “Best Poets” nominees were by far the best I have seen. We had serious scholarly work as well as helpful information in how to play our game. It was by far the hardest section to judge.
Winners will receive a certificate, and the right to use “Master William Blackfox Award Winner, category, AS XLIV” in their newsletters with the Blackfox logo.
Congratulations to the winners,
Herr Otto von Schwyz
Society Chronicler
Best Overall Newsletter
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. The title is awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler.
The winner: The Ice Dragon, Barony of the Rhydderich Hael, Kingdom of Æthelmearc, Chronicler: Lord Filipo De Sancto Martino
The remaining nominees:
- An Tir
- Over the Edge, Shire of Mountain Edge, Chronicler: Michael de Buitleir
- Ansteorra
- The Flamebearer, Barony of Wiesenfeuer, Chronicler: Genefe Kruse
- The Oracle, Barony of Bonwicke, Chronicler: Li Xiao Wuya
- Atlantia
- Windlore, Barony of Windmaster’s Hill, Chronicler: Lady Rosanella Vespucci
- Caid
- The Seraph, Barony of Angels, Chroniclers: Duchess Natalya de Foix and Jean-Christophe Messier
- Calontir
- The Dancing Moon, Shire of Calanais Nuadh, Chronicler: Lord Gaston de Lurs
- The Parade, Shire of Herald’s Hill, Chronicler: Lord Sifrid von Eichelborn
- East
- The Chanticleer, Barony Beyond the Mountain, Chronicler: Lady Johanna de Glastingburi
- The Seahorse, Crown Province of Ostgardr, Chronicler: Mistress Rufina Cambrensis
- The Viaduct, Barony of An Dubhaigeainn, Chronicler: Lady Alissenda la Gailharda
- The Iron Monger, Barony of Iron Bog, Chronicler: Lady Khatife al-Nameer
- Gleann Abhann
- Ardanrunes, Shire of Ardanroe, Chronicler: Baron Rory ua Riada
- Northshield
- The Crystal Quill, Barony of Nordskogen, Chronicler: Nuala injhean uí Choindealbhean
- Forest Watch, Canton of Coille Stoirmeil, Chronicler: David of the Spinning Winds
- White Birch, Shire of Rokeclif, Chronicler: Kudrun þe Pilegrim
- West
- The Current, Province of Golden Rivers, Chronicler: Morwenna of Tintagel
- The Eskalya Chronicle, Barony of Eskalya, Chronicler: Alienor Fitzhenry
Best Layout and Design
For the best-looking newsletter. Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler.
The winner: The Viaduct, Barony of An Dubhaigeainn, East Kingdom. Chronicler: Lady Alissenda la Gailharda
The remaining nominees:
- Æthelmearc
- The Hunter’s Horn, Shire of Hunter’s Horne, Chronicler: Lady Inez de Alegria
- An Tir
- Over the Edge, Shire of Mountain Edge, Chronicler: Michael de Buitleir
- Ansteorra
- Elfsea Tidings, Barony of Elfsea, Chronicler: Caterina Volpe
- The Two Towers, Barony of the Stargate, Chronicler: Anne Barrington
- The Oracle, Barony of Bonwicke, Chronicler: Li Xiao Wuya
- The Flamebearer, Barony of Wiesenfeuer, Chronicler: Genefe Kruse
- Atlantia
- Clyffe Notes, Barony of Dun Carraig, Chronicler: Lady Isolda de Crosthwaite
- Calontir
- The Dragonflyre, Barony of Vatavia, Chronicler: Lady Arganguen filia Dinocati
- The Dancing Moon, Shire of Calanais Nuadh, Chronicler: Lord Gaston de Lurs
- East
- The Chanticleer, Barony Beyond the Mountain, Chronicler: Lady Johanna de Glastingburi
- Gleann Abhann
- The Forge, Shire of Smythkepe, Chronicler: Lady Eva Helena Vettori
Best Artwork
For artwork on the cover or interior of the newsletter. Awarded to the newsletter and the artist.
The winner: The Talon, Barony of Hawkwood, Kingdom of Atlantia. Artist: Lady Portia de Sancto Lucianno
The remaining nominees:
- Æthelmearc
- Across the Hills, Barony of Endless Hills. Artist: Lady Deianeira Rodríguez Y Aragonés
- An Tir
- Over the Edge, Shire of Mountain Edge. Artist: Adella Innes
- East
- The Mudpuppy, Barony of Settmour Swamp. Artist: Master Tristan Alexander
- The Clochette, Barony of Carillion. Artist: Lady Lilly of the Valley
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: In Memory of Sir Kolfinna Kottr, Circle of Bards of Caid, Chroniclers: Baroness Philippa Llewelyn Schuyler and Sir William Schuyler
The remaining nominees:
- Æthelmearc
- Across the Hills, May 2009 “Spanish Issue”, Barony of Endless Hills, Chronicler: Mistress Euriol of Lothian
- Atlantia
- Windlore, Windlore: The Rendition, Barony of Windmaster’s Hill, Chronicler: Lady Rosanella Vespucci
- The Phoenix, The Phoenix: War of the Wings Special Edition 2009, Barony of Sacred Stone, Chronicler: Nuala ingen Magnusa
- West
- The Vox, 30th Anniversary Edition, Principality of Cynagua, Chronicler: Master Wilhelm von Homburg, OP
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 Calon Scrolls, Kingdom of Calontir. Chronicler: Mistress Cassandra di Capeilletti
The remaining nominees:
- Æthelmearc – The Keys to the Kingdom, Chronicler: Fru Ellisif of Endless Hills
- Caid – Ars Caidis, Chronicler: Mistress Caitlin Christiana Wintour
Best Regular Feature
For those cartoons, articles, and columns which appear regularly in the particular newsletter. Awarded to the creator or feature writer and the newsletter.
The winner: The Parade, “Member Reviews”, Shire of Herald’s Hill, Kingdom of Calontir. by Lord Sifrid von Eickelborn
The remaining nominees:
- Æthelmearc
- The Hunter’s Horn, “Insert Cards”, Shire of Hunter’s Horne, by Lady Inez de Alegria
- Ansteorra
- The Trumpeter, “You Only Thought You Knew Me”, Barony of Bordermarch, by HE Santiago of Green Mountain Keep
- Atlantia
- Edicts & Epistles, “The Marshall’s Tale”, Barony of Black Diamond, by Her Ladyship, Metylda the Cunning
- Calontir
- The Dragonflyre, “Herb of the Month”, Barony of Vatavia, by HE Cerridwyn Eurgledde ferch Owain ap Bychan ap Gruffudd ap Lly
- East
- The Viaduct, “Arts & Sciences News and Notes”, Barony of An Dubhaigeainn, by Lady Alissenda la Gailharda
- Gleann Abhann
- Ardanrunes, “The Ardanroe Herbarium”, Shire of Ardanroe, by THL Rovena of Bri Leith
Best Article
Recognizes the author of an outstanding article. Awarded to the writer and the newsletter.
The winner: “Barony Grants Wish: Gulf War Stage for Hospitality”, by Countess Tessa of the Gardens, The Trumpeter, Barony of Bordermarch, Kingdom of Ansteorra.
The remaining nominees:
- Æthelmearc
- “Women’s Rights in Ancient and Medieval Ireland”, by Lady Dearbhforgaill an Chomhaidh, Across the Hills, Barony of Endless Hills
- An Tir
- “Estrella War XXVJ Part One”, by Michael de Buitleir, Over the Edge, Shire of Mountain Edge
- Ansteorra
- “The Lion and Lamb of March”, by Galen of Ockham, The Serpent’s Tail, Barony of Loch Soilleir
- Caid
- “Cassone Documentation”, by Lady Alia la Rousse, The Oak Leaf, The Shire of Darach
- Calontir
- “When You Gotta Go”, by Lady Dulcibella du Chateaurien, The Dancing Moon, Shire of Calanais Nuadh
- East
- “Filking with History”, by Judith Fizhenry the Uncertain, The Seahorse, Crown Province of Ostgardr
- “Moments in History: The True McBeth”, by Alissenda la Gailharda, The Viaduct, Barony of An Dubhaigeainn
- “Debunking the Bohemian Bath Babes”, by Master Adhemar de Villarquemada, The Masthead, Barony of Dragonship Haven
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 Countess’ Tale” by Mistress Rufina Cambrensis and Maitre Alexandre Lerot, Baron d’Avigné, The Seahorse, Crown Province of Ostgardr, East Kingdom.
The remaining nominees:
- Æthelmearc
- “The Piper” by Lady Megge Gormshuileach, Full Tilt, Barony of Delftwood
- Caid
- “Here Is The One, Who Teaches To Tremble” by Herzog Dietrich von Vogelsang, Gyldenholt Press, Barony of Gyldenholt
- “Ah, Lady If You Acquiesce” by Herzog Dietrich von Vogelsang, Gyldenholt Press, Barony of Gyldenholt
- “The Lonely Traveler” by Mistress Caitlin Christiana Wintour, Scorpion’s Tale, Shire of al-Sahid
- “We Are the People of al-Sahid” by Mistress Caitlin Christiana Wintour, Scorpion’s Tale, Shire of al-Sahid
- “Angels’ 39th Anniversary” by Baron Giles Hill of Sweetwater, The Seraph, Barony of Angels
- “The Youngest Darach Fighter” by THL Magdalene van den Velde, The Oak Leaf, The Shire of Darach