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Congratulations to all the nominees, as you were chosen as the best– to not only represent your local group, but to represent your kingdom! The final award recipients were selected by a panel of judges that included backgrounds in history, art, and education –Society members as well as modern non-members– and myself, with a background in graphic design.
The winners for AS 49 receive a Blackfox token, a certificate and the right to use “Master William Blackfox Award Winner, [category], AS XLIX (49)” in their newsletters, along with the Blackfox logo. The “commended” entries also receive a certificate.
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: Barony of Western Seas, The Runestone, Lady Viviana of Peridot Isle, Chronicler, Caid
Commendation: Barony of Knights Crossing, Knightingale, Baronin Mechthild Quattermart, Chronicler, Drachenwald
Also nominated:
- Æthelmearc – Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands, The Althing, Fuji’na no Takako, Chronicler
- Ansteorra – Barony of the Steppes, Steppes Letter, Lady Sarah Fynn, Chronicler
- Artemisia – Shire of Stan Wyrm, The Dragon’s Eye, Mistress Iduna Snorradottir, Chronicler
- Atenveldt – Barony of Granite Mountain, Ermine Spot, Lady Allesia de Canaberiis, Chronicler
- Atlantia – Barony of Hidden Mountain, Mountain Mayhem, Lord William Costello, Chronicler
- Calontir – Shire of Calanais Nuadh, The Dancing Moon, Lady Dulcibella de Chateaurien, Chronicler
- Ealdormere – Barony of Skraeling Althing, The Skraeling Althing Chronicle, Baroness Lucia de Enzinas, Chronicler
- East – Barony of Bhakail, The Salamander, Lord Martyn de Halliwell, Chronicler
- Gleann Abhann – Shire of Pilgrims Fount, The Kindred Spirit, Lord Jamys Chapman, Chronicler
- Meridies – Shire of Sol Haven, The Equinox, Meistres Bronwen o Gydweli, Chronicler
- Middle – Canton of Foxvale, Fox Tales, Baron Thorvald Redhair, Chronicler
- Northshield – Shire of Falcon’s Keep, Mewsletter, Mistress Ealasaid nic Phearsoinn and Lady Anna Meyer, Chroniclers
- Outlands – Barony of Dragonsspine, Meiassis Dragon, Lady Adelaisa Bernois, Chronicler
- Trimaris – Shire of Starhaven, The Vair Bell, TH Lady Eithne ingen Muirgein, Chronicler
- West – Barony of Selviergard, The Dragon Tale, Baronos Halfdan “Two Bears” Ozurrson, Chronicler
Best Layout and Design
For the best-looking newsletter in balance and style. Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler.
The winner: Kindred Spirit, Shire of Pilgrims Fount, Gleann Abhann; Chronicler: Lord Jamys Chapman.
Commendation: Baronial Shaft, Barony of al-Barran, Outlands; Chronicler: Lady Teresa MacDuffie
Also nominated:
- Æthelmearc – Windfalls, Shire of Coppertree; Chronicler: Lady Aerin Wen
- An Tir – The Tulip and the Sword, Shire of Midhaven; Chronicler: Lady Sigga kausi Geiradotter
- Ansteorra – The Scarlet Letter, Shire of Loch Ruadh; Chronicler: Lilias of the Waters
- Artemisia – The Moose Call, Barony of Arn Hold; Chronicler: Lady Ursula de Strattone
- Atenveldt – The Missive, Barony of Twin Moons; Chronicler: Anita Challis
- Caid – The Serpent’s Tongue, Barony of Calafia; Chronicler: THL Dagný Starkaðardóttir
- Ealdormere – The Skraeling Althing Chronicle, Barony of Skraeling Althing; Chronicler: Baroness Lucia de Enzinas
- East – The Corvus, Incipient Riding of Ravensbridge; Chronicler: Baroness Lucia de Enzinas
- Meridies – The Whetstone, Barony of Thor’s Mountain; Chronicler: Lady Muirenn ingen Uí Dúnchada
- Middle – Flamberge, Barony of the Flame; Chronicler: Lady Marissa von Atzinger
- Northshield – Mewsletter, Shire of Falcon’s Keep; Chroniclers: Mistress Ealasaid nic Phearsoinn and Lady Anna Meyer
- Trimaris – Wyvern’s Tale, Barony of Wyvernwoode; Chronicler: Juan Garcia Lopez de Mauleon
- West – The Vox, Principality of Cynagua; Chronicler: Fionnghuala of Cynagua
Best Artwork
For artwork on the cover or interior of the newsletter. Awarded to both the newsletter and the artist.
The winner: Artist: THL Blasé di Angelo; Untitled, interior drawing, July Vox, Principality of Cynagua, Kingdom: West
Commendation: Artist: Lady Brighid of Red Spears; Untitled, cover illumination, The Vigil, Barony of the Middle Marches, Kingdom: Middle
Also nominated:
- Æthelmearc – Artist: Rhiannon Elandris; Untitled, cover illumination, Ice Dragon June 2014, Barony of Rhydderich Hael
- Ansteorra – Artist: Tim Sorrels; Invitation, cover illumination, The Flamebearer March 2015, Barony of Wiesenfeuer
- Atenveldt – Artist: Lady Cuilleann Jorhirdr Hravnskald; cover drawing, The Tusker Times February 2015, Barony of Tir Ysgithr
- Atlantia – Artist: Mistress Merwenna de Rannowe; cover illumination, Edicts and Epistles February 2015, Barony of Black Diamond
- Ealdormere – Artist: Prudence Underwit; Map of Ben Dunfirth, interior illumination, The Clarion March 2015, Barony of Ben Dunfirth
- East – Artist: Lysa Foxwood; Untitled, cover illumination, The Moonstone Winter A.S. 49, Province of Malagentia
- Outlands – Artist: Lady Adelaisa Bernois; Untitiled, back cover photography, Meiassis Dragon July 2014, Barony of Dragonsspine
- Trimaris – Artist: Lady Sof’ia Zhirinskaia; Untitled, cover illumination, Castlelore March 2015, Barony of Castlemere
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: The Mudpuppy, 35th Anniversary Issue; Barony of Settmour Swamp; East Kingdom; Chronicler: Baroness Ursula of North Woods
Commendation: Full Tilt – 10th Anniversary Arts & Sciences Special Edition; Barony of Delftwood, Kingdom ofÆthelmearc; Chronicler: Lady Margarita Carpintero
Also nominated:
- An Tir – The Wealdsmere Watch – Baronial Polling Special Edition; Barony of Wealdsmere; Chronicler: THL Avacyn Geriksdocther
- Ealdormere – Ramshaven Herald, Summer 2014; Barony of Ramshaven; Chronicler: Adnar Dionadar
- Calontir – The Dancing Moon – Lilies War – Battle for the Raven Banner; Shire of Calanais Nuadh; Chronicler: Lady Dulcibella de Chateaurien
- Middle – The Gauntlet- Vol. 2014 #3; Region of Pentamere; Chronicler: Baroness Jahan Ara amat al-Hafeeza al-Shayka
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.No qualifying entries.
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: Cooking with Claudius, Author: Claudius di Bartolomeo; The Runestone, Chronicler: Lady Viviana of Peridot Isle; Barony of the Western Seas, Kingdom: Caid
Commendation: Iduna’s Language Information, Author: Mistress Iduna Snorradottir; Dragon’s Eye, Chronicler: Mistress Iduna Snorradottir; Shire of Stan Wyrm, Kingdom: Artemisia
Also nominated:
- Æthelmearc – Cook’s Corner, Authors: Cook’s Guild; The Apple Press, Shire of Sylvan Glen; Chronicler: Lady Eleanor of Pembroke
- Ansteorra – This Month in Medieval History, Author: Castelhana de Silva; The Eldern Pages, Barony of Eldern Hills; Chronicler: Castelhana de Silva
- Atlantia – Haikus by Hattori Shojuro-san, Author: Hattori Shojuro; Mountain Mayhem, Barony of Hidden Mountain; Chronicler: Lord William Costello
- Calontir – Letter from the Cook’s Guild, TH Lady Fiona nic Gomliatha, The Aerie, Shire of Cum An Iolair; Chronicler: Lord Niccolo
- Drachenwald – Del 2 & Del 3 I trähantverk och verktyg, Author: Eirik Hjörleifsson; Holmgången, Shire of Holmrike; Chronicler: Helena Aftonsdotter
- East – Archaeology News, Author: Lady Johanna de Glastingburi; The Chanticleer, Barony Beyond the Mountain; Chronicler: Lady Johanna de Glastingburi
- Gleann Abhann – Carriage Chatter, Author: Maistir Rory ua Riada, Ardanrunes, Shire of Ardenroe; Chronicler: Lady Cecelia Augustina
- Meridies – Shire Shire, Cartoonist: Meistres Bronwen o Gydweli; The Equinox, Shire of Sol Haven; Chronicler: Meistres Bronwen o Gydweli
- Middle – Dear Parrot, Lady Brighid Breatnach, The Portcullis, Barony of Brendoken; Chronicler: Lady Brighid Breatnach
- Northshield – C&I Corner, Author: Mistress Eva of Greenfield; Song of the Tower, Barony of Caer Anterth Mawr; Chronicler: THL Arnbjorn Karlssson
- Outlands – These Are the People in Your Barony, Author: Lady Teresa McDuffie; Baronial Shaft, Barony of al-Barran; Chronicler: Lady Teresa McDuffie
- West – Baronial Business Meeting Notes, Author: Mastyer Khevron Oktavii Tikhikovich Vorotnikov; The Gatekeeper, Barony of Wintersgate; Chronicler: Mistress Morgana yr Oerfa
Best Article
Recognizes excellence in articles appearing in a local newsletter. Awarded to the writer and the newsletter.
The winner: How to Make Your Own Vinegar, Author: Master Donal O’Brien; The Seraph, Barony of the Angels, Caid. Chronicler: THL Fu Ching Lan
Commendation: The Covenham Pavilion, Author: Lady Linnet de Covenham; Baelfyr, Principality of Insulae Draconis, Drachenwald. Chronicler: Lady Constanza of Thamesreach
Also nominated:
- Æthelmearc – Viking Navigation and the Sunstone, Author: Mistress Mathilde des Pyrenées; Summer 2014 Windfall, Shire of Coppertree; Chronicler: Lady Aerin Wen
- Ansteorra – Medieval Spices in a Modern Kitchen, Author: Mistress Dunstana Talana the Violet; Nordic Saga, Barony of Northkeep; Chronicler: THL Dervilia O’Shannon
- Artemisia – Iduna’s Language Information, Author: Mistress Iduna Snorradottir; Dragon’s Eye, Shire of Stan Wyrm; Chronicler, Mistress Iduna Snorradottir
- Atlantia – Interview – Seneschal of Stierbach, Master Ii Saburou Katsumori, Author: Lady Aine O’Fearghail; The Bull, Barony of Stierbach; Chronicler: Lady Aine O’Fearghail
- An Tir – Portable Breakdown Cheese Press, Author: Baron Marcellus Capoziello da Napoli; The Privy, Barony of Terra Pomaria; Chronicler: THL Melannei Athenaios
- Calontir – On Being a Landed Baronage in Calontir, Authors: Sir Duncan Bruce of Logan & Mistress Ylva Jonsdottir; The Clarion, Barony of Forgotten Sea; Chronicler: Duchess Phaedra filia Roberti
- Ealdormere – A Game of Words: Skaldic Poetry (Drottkvaet), Author: Lord Pelayo of Marchmount; Ursus, Barony of Septentria; Chronicler: Lyda Langsrackrdottir
- East – Snow White, Author: Baroness Alesone Gray of Cranleigh; The Salamander, Barony of Bhakhail; Chronicler: Lord Martyn de Halliwell
- Meridies – The Longest Reign, Author: Lady Muirenn ingen Uí Dúnchada; The Whetstone, Barony of Thor’s Mountain; Chronicler: Lady Muirenn ingen Uí Dúnchada
- Middle – A Guide to Youth Rapier Combat in the Middle Kingdom, Author: Warder Michael McCay; The Gauntlet, Region of Pentamere; Chronicler: Baroness Jahan Ara amat al-Hafeeza al-Shayka
- Northshield – Ruffs, Author: THL Druscilla Galbraith; Song of the Tower, Barony of Caer Anterth Mawr; Chronicler: THL Arnbjorn Karlsson
- Outlands – Ward Them Off, Author: Lady Mevanou verch Reys Yriskynit; Medieval Tymes, Barony of The Citadel of the Southern Pass; Chronicler: Lady Mevanou verch Reys Yriskynit
- Trimaris – Silk and Linen Banner Painting, Author: Mistress Milesenda de Bourges; Castlelore, Barony of Castlemere; Chronicler: THL Deirdre Ui Mhaille
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: A Wanderer in Rags, Author: Lord Riley Frost; The Runestone, Barony of the Western Seas, Kingdom: Caid; Chronicler: Lady Viviana of Peridot Isle
Also nominated:
In Praise of Byrhtnoth, Author: Lord Janos Katona; Clarion, Barony of Forgotten Sea, Kingdom: Calontir; Chronicler: Duchess Phaedra filia Roberti
Also nominated:
- Æthelmearc – The Tale of the Wandering Lion: My Story in Verse, Author: Leo the Ronin; Across the Hills Spring 2015, Barony of Endless Hills; Chronicler: Leo the Ronin
- Ansteorra – Grey Pewter Cup (Song), Author: Baroness Caterina Giovanni di Gilead; The Plume, Barony of Namron; Chronicler: Lady Villana Palazollo
- Ealdormere – For Three Birthdays and an Anniversary, Author: Master Hector of the Black Height; Ursus Summer, August 2014, Barony of Septentria; Chronicler: Lyda Langackrdottir
- Meridies – Ballata No. 1: Crown Tournament, Author: Meistres Bronwen o Gydweli; The Equinox, Shire of Sol Haven; Chronicler: Meistres Bronwen o Gydweli
- Middle – Justice, Author: Master Midar MacCormaic; The Citadel, Barony of Cynnabar; Chronicler: Lord Gavriil Petrovich
- Outlands – The Dust of Outlandish, Author: Lady Jorhild Hravnskald Cuillean, called Quillon; Baronial Shaft, Barony of al-Barran; Chronicler: Lady Teresa MacDuffie
- West – From Thence There Came the Baron, Author: Mr. Wilhelm Holzmann; Far West Tidings, Barony of the Far West; Chronicler: Wilhelm von Basel
Kingdom Newsletter Categories
Best Cover for a Kingdom Newsletter
The Winner” Kingdom of Ansteorra: Brenna McDonald, Photograph; The Black Star, May 2014
Commendation: Kingdom of Caid: Lady Hildibjorg in Vikverska, Drawing; The Crown Prints, December 2014
Also nominated:
- Calontir – THL Aiden O’Seaghdha, Photograph; The Mews, June 2014
- Ealdormere – Lady Augusta Gamarelli, Drawing; The Tidings, May 2014
- East – Doña Camille des Jardins, Illumination; Pikestaff, January 2015
- Gleann Abhann – Baroness Adalyde de Sardaigne, Photograph; The Ambassador, April 2015
- Middle – Countess Alys Katharine, Photograph “Stonemason”; The Pale, August 2014
- Outlands – Lord Rowland of Lincolnshire, Drawing; Outlandish Herald, January 2015
- Trimaris – Seamus Mac Airt, Photograph “Royal Couple at Long Nights”; The Talewinds, January 2015
- West – Blasé di Angelo, Drawing; The Page, October 2015
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: Middle: Syr Gunnar Redboar, The Lay of Kari’s Deed; The Pale, November 2014
Commendation: Artemisia: Master Karl Braden von Sobernheim, Random Carp; The Sage Advice
Also nominated:
- Ansteorra – Lady Emma de Fetherstan, “Fantastic Armory from Around the Known World”; The Black Star
- Atlantia – THL Jonathan Blackbow, “Thirteenth Night”; The Acorn
- Ealdormere – Master Hector of the Black Height, “Childish Writing Isn’t Easy”; The Tidings, February 2015
- Gleann Abhann – Mistress Barbara Sterling, Historian Notes; The Ambassador
Kingdom Chroniclers’ Honorable Mention
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.
- Atlantia – Chronicler Lady Gytha of Withorn Sea; Quid Nobi, Barony of Caer Mear
- Calontir – Chronicler Lucrezia Contarini; The Crystal Mercurial Newsletter, Shire of Crystal Mynes
- Drachenwald – Chronicler Elischeva von Styra ; The Court Jester; Shire of Ad Flumen Caerulum
- Outlands – Artist Lady Livia Agrinali; Digital Artwork for the Outlands Battlemoor V, Outlandish Herald Chronicler: THL Dairine inghean Ghriogair
- Trimaris – Author Lady Toki Ima, “A Cute Litte Story from Hoggestowne”; The Talewinds Chronicler: Lady Ciar ingen Ui Meic Thire
- West – Chronicler Mistress Morgana yr Oerfa; The Gatekeeper, Barony of Winter’s Gate