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Greetings! My first task as Interim Society Chronicler is the selection of the annual William Blackfox Award winners for A.S. 48. The high quality work submitted by the Kingdom Chroniclers of the Known World made this delightful and difficult all at once. These wonderful newsletters come together much like events in the SCA do: many gentles take time to create something great! It starts with your local chroniclers, but is enhanced by your group’s artisans, writers, photographers, digital craftspeople, and officers who contribute to the chronicler so s/he can create the newsletter. That is what the William Blackfox Awards honor.
A sincere “thank you” to each of the Kingdom Chroniclers who submitted their kingdom’s work. You shared the best from amongst your local chroniclers, and all of their work makes your Kingdom proud! Be proud Æthelmearc, Ansteorra, Atlantia, Caid, Calontir, Drachenwald, Ealdormere, East, Gleann Abhann, Meridies, Middle, Northshield, Outlands, Trimaris, and the West! Your submissions were fantastic and given serious consideration for this prestigious award by a panel of judges that included experience in many fields of our Society. And now, without further ado, I give you the WINNERS, along with all of the honored nominees, of the William Blackfox Awards!
Maestra Teresa Gabriela de Montoya y Sevilla
Interim 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: Province of Malagentia, The Moonstone, Lady Christina Crane, Chronicler, East Kingdom
Honorable Mention: Shire of Sol Haven, The Equinox, Meistres Bronwen o Gydweli, Chronicler, Kingdom of Meridies
Also nominated:
- Æthelmearc – Barony of the Rhydderich Hael, Ice Dragon, THL Rhiannon Elandris, Chronicler
- Ansteorra – Bryn Gwlad, The Halberd, Lady Renée de Valier, Chronicler
- Atlantia – Barony of Raven’s Cove, The Raven’s Cry, Lady Derbhail ingen Lonain, Chronicler
- Caid – Barony of the Angels, The Seraph, Maestra Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani,Cchronicler and THL Fu Ching Lan, Deputy Chronicler
- Calontir – HeraldsHill, The Parade, Lord Sifrid von Eichelborn, Chronicler
- Drachenwald – Principality of Nordmark, Silversparren, Lady Ingrid Audardotter, Chronicler
- Ealdormere – Barony of Septentria, The Ursus, HL Lyda Langrackrsdottir, Chronicler
- Gleann Abhann – Shire of Ardanroe, Ardnrunes, Barun Rory ua Riada & Cecelia, Chroniclers
- Middle – Canton of Foxvale, Fox Tales, Baron Thorvald Redhair, Chronicler
- Northshield – Barony of Caer Anterth Mawr, Song of the Tower
- Outlands – Barony of Caerthe, The Fortress, THLady Jorunn nic Lochlainn, Chronicler
- Trimaris – Shire of Starhaven, The Vair Bell, Lady Eithne ingen Muirgein, Chronicler
- West – The Page, Lyra of Asclon, Chronicler
Best Layout and Design
For the best-looking newsletter in balance and style. Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler.
The winner: Barony of the Angels, The Seraph, Maestra Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani, Chronicler; THL Fu Ching Lan, Deputy Chronicler. Kingdom: Caid
Also nominated:
- Æthelmearc – Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands, The Althing, Lady Sumayya al Ghaziyya, Chronicler
- Ansteorra – Barony of Loch Soilleir, The Serpent’s Tale, HL Brian O’hUilliam, Chronicler
- Atlantia – Barony of Raven’s Cove, The Raven’s Cry, Lady Derbhail ingen Lonain, Chronicler
- Calontir – Shire of Heralds Hill, The Parade, Lord Sifrid von Eichelborn, Chronicler
- Drachenwald – Barony of Aarnimetsä, Aarniwalcea, Filisia Eriksdotter Gift, Chronicler
- Ealdormere – Barony of Skraeling Althing, The Skraeling Althing Chronicle, Lady Giana Gabriella di Milano, Chronicler
- East – Barony of Bhakail, The Salamander, Lord Martyn de Halliwell, Chronicler
- Gleann Abhann – Incipient Shire of Pilgrims Fount, The Kindred Spirit, Lord Jamys Chapman, Chronicler
- Meridies – Barony of Thor’s Mountain, The Whetstone, Lady Muirenn ingen Ui Dunchada, Chronicler
- Middle – Barony of White Waters, The Boke Livith Northwode, Chronicler
- Northshield – Shire of Falcon’s Keep, MewsletterOutlandsShire of Fontaine dans Sable, La Fontaine des Nouvelles, Bill Lewis, Chronicler
- Trimaris – Barony of Oldenfeld, Oldentales, Lady Aurelia Cassia Pelagia, Chronicler
- West – Barony of Selviergard, The Dragon Tale, Halfdan Ozurrson, Chronicler
Best Artwork
For artwork on the cover or interior of the newsletter. Awarded to both the newsletter and the artist.
The winner: Artist – Eilinora of Black Diamond, Cover art for Barony of Black Diamond Edicts and Epistles, Maistresse Maaline Renard, chronicler. Kingdom: Atlantia
Also nominated:
- Æthelmearc – Mistress Gillian Llwelyn for various drawings in the Æstel Æxtra.
- Caid – Lord Ponç lo Bonòme, Constance le Ventrer for new masthead, Barony of Calafia Serpent’s Tongue, Lord Ketill Raudskegger, Chronicler
- Drachenwald – Mistress Bridget Greywolf for Albion der Drache, Barony of Knights’ Crossing Knightingale, Baroness Mechthild Quattermart, Chronicler
- Ealdormere – The Skraeling Althing Chronicle, SJ/Artist
- East – Lady Yzabel Du Perche for cover artwork, Barony of Endewearde Northern Watch, summer 2013, Lord Oleksander Brazhnyk, Chronicler
- Middle – Lady Isra alZarqa, Cover art for Barony of Flaming Gryphon The Gryphon’s Tale, Summer 2013, Rowen Hen Enaid, Chronicler
- Outlands – Artist: THLady Jorunn nic Lochlainn, Barony of Caerthe The Fortress, THLady Jorunn nic Lochlainn, Chronicler
- Trimaris – Juan Ohoragarria Garcia Lopez de Mauleon, Geirúlfr mac an Gallóglaigh, Elenamiv for the Sept. ‘13 The Talewinds
Best Special Edition
For an Arts & Sciences issue or other limited-focus issues of a geographic group (Canton, Shire, Barony, etc.). Awarded to both the newsletter and the Chronicler.
The winner: Barony of Namron, The Plume April 2014: Dedicated in Loving Memory of Terick ap Owen, Lady Villana Palazolo, chronicler. Kingdom: Ansteorra
Also nominated:
- Æthelmearc – Barony of Delftwood, Full Tilt, Arts & Sciences Edition, Lady Maragrita Carpintero, Chronicler
- Drachenwald – Barony of Knights’ Crossing, Frankmark Express: Die Kampfkunst – Heavy Fighting in der SCA, Aelric of Battle/author, Lord Arnulf der Zeitlner (with help from others)/Chronicler
- Trimaris – The Barony of Wyvernwoode, The Wyvern’s Tale, Juan Ohoragarria Garcia Lopez de Mauleon, Chronicler
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: Barony of Caer Mear, Quid Novi (QD) Special Regalia Edition, December 2013, Gytha of WithornSea, chronicler. Kingdom: Atlantia
Also nominated:
- Calontir – Calon Scrolls…The Pavel Issue, Oct. 2013, Lady Melisent McAffee, Chronicler
- East – Ars Scientia Orientalis, Meesteres Annetje van Woerden, Chronicler
- Middle – Barony of Cynnabar, The Citadel, “Wassail” issue, Ermenrich von Duisburg, Chronicler
Best Regular Feature
For those cartoons, articles, columns, etc. which appear regularly in the particular newsletter. Awarded to the creator or feature writer and the newsletter.
The winner: Chronicler, Author/Artist: Meistres Bronwen o Gydweli for “Shire Shire” from The Equinox, Shire of Sol Haven, Kingdom: Meridies
Also nominated:
- Ansteorra – “A Guide to Music Performed by the Bjornsborg Early Music Ensemble”, Mistress Adelaide de Beaumont, Barony of Bjornsborg, The Bear Necessities, Lady Anastasia von Eschenbach, Chronicler
- Atlantia – “SCA Stories for Beginners”, Mistress Dervila ni Leanon, Barony of Hawkwood, The Talon, Lady Christiana de Haukworth, Chronicler
- Caid – “Dagda’s corner”, Lady Rutilia Fausta, Barony of Lyondemere, Tydes, Lady Rutilia Fausta, Chronicler
- Calontir – “Letter from the Cook’s Guild”, HL Fiona nic Gomliatha, Shire of Cum An Iolair, The Aerie, Niccolo, Chronicler
- Drachenwald – “The Dragon’s Treasure Chest”, Agnes la Verte, Principality of Insulae Draconis, Baelfyr, Lady Constanza of Thamesreach, Chronicler
- Gleann Abhann – “Carriage Chatter”, Rory ua Riada, Shire of Ardenroe, Ardanrunes, Master Rory ua Riada, Chronicler
- Middle – “Dear Parrot”, Brighid Breatnach, Barony of Brendoken, Portcullis
- Northshield – “Building Stones”, Barony of Caer Anterth Mawr, Song of the Tower
- Outlands – “The Herald’s Charge”, Master Angus Reid MacFarlane, Shire of Fontaine dans Sable, La Fontaine des Nouvelles, Bill Lewis, Chronicler
- Trimaris – “On Pointe”, Lord James Highgate, The Talewinds
- West – “Stone”, Despotes Halfdan Ozurrson, Barony of Selviergard The Dragon Tale
Best Article
Recognizes excellence in articles appearing in a local newsletter. Awarded to the writer and the newsletter.
The winner: “Bench in Gothic Style” (“Bank im Gotischem Stil”), Author: Aeliric of Battle. Barony of Knights’ Crossing, Frankmark Express, May 2013, Lord Arnulf der Zeitlner, Chronicler, Kingdom: Drachenwald
Also nominated:
- Æthelmearc – “Sword (weapon) making for the SCA” by Sör Ustad “the Dreaded” Hasan al Hajjii, Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands, The Althing, Lady Sumayya al Ghaziyya, Chronicler
- Ansteorra – “What Is It Like To Enter Crown Tourney For The First Time?” by Vincenti da Murano, Barony of Namron, The Plume, Lady Valena, Chronicler
- Atlantia – “Paternosters for Your Persona” by Countess Rowan Berran McDowell, Barony of Bright Hills, The Yoeman, THL Sindara Lind Rachael Fessel of the Falconshield/Chronicler.
- Calontir – “My Coolest Moment in the SCA” by Lord Hamlinius D’Balinor, Shire of Oakheat, The Oak Heat, Lord Hamlinius D’Balinor, Chronicler
- Ealdormere – “What in the World is a Mutchkin” by Lady Beath´n MacFinnon, Barony of Ramshaven, The Ramshaven Herald, Lord Adnar Dionadair, Chronicler
- East – “A Story of a Cold and Stormy Winters Day” by Marguerite von Elfenau, Barony of Smoking Rocks, Kenning Points, Marguerite von Elfenau, Chronicler
- Middle – “The Quest for the Sour Cream” by Elena Khitraia Anton’eva doch’, Canton of Dun Traigh, Voice of the Dune, Walter Mareshall, Chronicler
- Northshield – “Are Zombies Period” by Mistress Ealasaid nic Phearsoinn, Shire of Falcon’s Keep, Oct. 13 Mewsletter
- Outlands – “Amber Beads and Pendants of the Viking Age” by Jórhildr skáldhrafn (Quillon), Barony of al-Barran, Baronial Shaft, Lord Rosalio de Vizcaya, Chronicler
- Trimaris – “Coffee in Period” by THL Sosha Lyon’s O’rourke, Shire of Vaca del Mar, The Siren’s Song, THL Deirdre Ui Mhaille, Chronicler
- West – “Roman Games Teeore and Tropa” by Despotes Halfdan “two bears” Ozurrson, Barony of Selviergard, The Dragon Tale, Halfdan Ozurrson, Chronicler
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: Author/Artist: Lady Dulcibella de Chateaurien for “Banners of Calontir”, Shire of Calanais, The Dancing Moon, August 2013, Lady Dulcibella de Chateaurien, chronicler, Kingdom: Calontir
Also nominated:
- Æthelmearc – Master Fridrikr for “Saleem Drapa Góðinn”, Barony of Thescorre, Fewmet, Padraig na Féasóige Ua Céileachair, chronicler
- Ansteorra – Svipdagr for “Pilgrim’s Journey”, Barony of Bjornsborg, The Bear Necessities, Lady Anastasia von Eschenbach, chronicler
- Atlantia – THL Jonathan Blackbow for “The Sun is Rising”, The Acorn, Mistress Mordeyrn Tremayne, chronicler
- Caid – “Der Alte Dietrich”/Herzog Dietrich von Vogelsang for “Ballade” Barony of the Angels, The Seraph, Spring 2014, Maestra Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani, chronicler and THL Fu Ching Lan, deputy chronicler
- East – Mistress Alys Mackyntoich for “Lament for the Golden Rapiers”, Province of Malagentia, The Moonstone, Lady Christiana Crane, chronicler
- Meridies – Mistress Solveig Eiriksdottir for “The Story of the Two Knights, the Little Girl, and the Troll Under the Bridge”, Barony of Thor’s Mountain, The Whetstone, July 2013, Lady Muirenn ingen Ui Dunchada, chronicler
- Middle – Breddelwyn for “I honor you, Oh Warriors”, Barony of Sternfeld, Sternfeld Star, Lord Antonio Bellini, chronicler
- Northshield – Geirfold Kolbeinson for “Jaravellir”, Barony of Jararvellir, The Skein, June 2013
- Outlands – Mistress Cailte Caitchairn for “The Flower of Calais”, Barony of al-Barran Baronial Shaft, Lord Rosalio de Vizcaya, chronicler
- Trimaris – Lord Miyamoto Toramasa for the poem “Wyvernwoode”, and Duke Kurn O’Farrell and Duchess Eridani Aureaus for their Reign storyline (multiple issues), The Talewinds
Best Cover for a Kingdom Newsletter
The Winner: Kingdom of Gleann Abhann for the January 2014 Ambassador. Artist: Duke Sir Jon the Tall, Chronicler: Baroness Arianna Stefana
Also nominated:
- Atlantia – Lady Marion von Rapp for the Jan. 2014 Acorn
- Caid – Lachlan Cromarty for the Nov. 2013 The Crown Prints
- Calontir – Master TK, April 2014 The Mews
- Ealdormere – Lady Augusta Gamarelli for the Royal Portaits on the The Tidings
- East – Lord Robert of Stonemarche for Jan. 2014 Pikestaff, Mistress A’isha bint Jamil, ChronicleR
- Trimaris – Digital art by Juan Ohoragarria Garcia Lopez de Mauleon from a photograph by Duke Yoan Moon Yang and Countess Jung-Mie, and ©Gregory Johnston/Shutterstock.com., July 2013 The Talewinds, Juan Ohoragarria Garcia Lopez de Mauleon, Chronicler
- West – Conni O’Neill (photographer), Dec. 2013 The Page
Best Article in a Kingdom Newsletter
The Winner: “Ansteorran Coronation Cloaks Pictorial” by Mistress Radegund of Tours, in the December 2013 The Black Star, Chronicler: HL Reis ap Tuder, Kingdom: Ansteorra
Also nominated:
- Caid”Meat and Potatoes” by Master Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia, The Crown Prints, THL Ellyn of Tanwayour, Chronicler
- Gleann Abhann – “Historian’s Notes” by Mistress Barbara Sterling, The Ambassador, Baroness Arianna Stefanna, Chronicler
- Trimaris – “Slaying Sacred Cows” by Lord James Highgate, The Talewinds, Juan Ohoragarria Garcia Lopez de Mauleon, Chronicler
Kingdom Chroniclers’ Honorable Mention
- Æthelmearc – Barony of Delftwood, Full Tilt, Lady Maragrita Carpintero, Chronicler
- Drachenwald – Barony of Knights Crossing, Knightingale, Baroness Mechthild Quattermart, Chronicler
- Gleann Abhann – Lagerdamm, Water Spark, THL Resa d’Oliphant, Chronicler