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Greetings –
This is my first year administering the Master William Blackfox awards. When I took over the office of Society Chronicler, the outgoing officer told me that this was the best part of the job. I have to agree but what she failed to tell me just how hard this was. I was truly blown away of the quality of the workmanship; be it art, poetry, articles, or just the newsletter themselves. It was truly a wonder to see how creative everyone is in the Knowne World. I would like to give all of the Kingdom Chroniclers a word of thanks for the hard work that you put into the newsletters, developing new talent, administration of the job, etc. 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.
“Best Electronic Layout” has been rolled into the “Best Layout and Design” category. All winners will receive a Blackfox token, a certificate, and the right to use “Master William Blackfox Award Winner, category, AS XLII” in their newsletters with the Blackfox logo. Commended entries will receive a certificate as well.
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. Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler.
The winner: Harpsong, Shire of Glyn Dwfn [An Tir], Lady Maddelena di Riccardo Strozzi, Chronicler
Commended: A Sealion’s Tale, Barony of Seleone [Gleann Abhann], Lord Karli von Zoellern, Chronicler
The remaining nominees:
- Æthelmearc
- Echoes in the Mist, Shire of Abhainn Ciach Ghlais, Lady Ariel of Grenwich, Chronicler
- Across the Hills, Barony of Endless Hills, Lady Ysabeau Tiercelin, Chronicler
- Ansteorra
- Quoth the Raven, Barony of Raven’s Fort, A Thiarna Devin Phelan O’Donnabhain & Lord Alaric Sweinbrothar, Chroniclers
- Atlantia
- The Dragon’s Tale, Canton of St. Georges, Juliana de Barowe, Chronicler
- Caid
- Baronial Banner, Barony of Starkhafn, Mistress Margaret Hepburn of Androssan, Chronicler
- Serpent’s Tongue, Barony of Calafia, Medb ingen Mathgamhain, Chronicler
- The Tydes, Barony of Lyondemere, THLady Eilidh Swann, Chronicler
- Calontir
- The Barge, Barony of Three Rivers, Lord Francis Bean, Chronicler
- The Crescent, Shire of Crescent Moon, Kamiizumi Hirotaro, Chronicler
- East
- The Seahorse, Principality of Ostgardr, Magistra Rufina Cambrensis, Chronicler
- Carved in Granite, Barony of Stonemarche, Taogh of Stonemarche, Chronicler
- Let it be Knowne, Shire of Owlsherst, Lord Haldan Skjoldklifr, Chronicler
- Meridies
- The Equinox, Shire of Sol Haven, Mistress Bronwen o Gydweli, Chronicler.
- Fen Myrtle , Shire of Flintmarsh, Cigan Oszinte, Chronicler
- Middle
- The White Shield, Issue #2, Marche of Gwyntarian, Brighid Breatnach, Chronicler
- Outlands
- Medieval Tymes, Barony of Citadel of the Southern Pass, Carlos Nieto de Andrade, Chronicler
- Meiassis Dragon, Barony of Dragonsspine, Lady Morwyn MacDonald, Chronicler
- La Fontaine des Nouvelles, Barony of Fontaine dans Sable, Lady Evain Macrae, Chronicler
- Trimaris
- Castelore, Shire of Castlemere, Lady Milica od Soli, Chronicler
- West
- The Darkwood Drum, Barony of Darkwood, Lady Caterina di Guglielmo, Chronicler
- The Guardian, Principality of Oertha, Ragnsteinn fra Andressmyri, Chronicler
Best Layout and Design
For the best-looking newsletter. Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler.
The winner: Il Tempo, Barony of Ponte Alto [Atlantia], Lady Wulfwyn Ælfwines dohtor, Chronicler
Commended: A Sealion’s Tale, Barony of Seleone [Gleann Abhann], Lord Karli von Zoellern, Chronicler
The remaining nominees:
- Æthelmearc
- Ice Dragon, Barony of Rhydderich Hael, Lord Stephan Calvert de Grey, Chronicler
- The Althing, Barony of the Debatable Lands, Lady Anna Mala Kina, Chronicler
- Ansteorra
- Eldern Pages, Barony of the Eldern Hills, Lady Marguerite la Chanvierre & Herr Euric Wilhlmsen, Chroniclers
- An Tir
- The Looking Glass, Barony of Glymm Mere, Signy the Slow, Chronicler
- The Northern Sentinel, Principality of Tir Righ, THLady Alienor Sanz-Argent, Chronicler
- Caid
- The Tydes, Barony of Lyondemere, THLady Eilidh Swann, Chronicler
- Calontir
- The Dancing Moon, Shire of Calanais Nuadh, Lady Cadlae Locha Erne, Chronicler
- The Boar’s Snore, Barony of Coeur d’Ennui, Lady Winnifred d’Artois, Chronicler
- East
- The Thorn, Shire of Blak Rose, Melissa Crowther, Chronicler
- Kenning Points, Barony of Smoking Rocks, Mali Lim, Chronicler
- The Chanticleer, Barony Beyond the Mountain, Lady Johanna de Glastingburi, Chronicler
- Meridies
- Fen Myrtle, Shire of Flintmarsh, Cigan Oszinte, Chronicler
- Middle
- The White Shield, Marche of Gwyntarian, Brighid Breatnach, Chronicler
- The Gryphon’s Tale, Barony of Flaming Gryphon, Avelyn Grene, Chronicler.
- The RivenSTAR, Barony of Rivenstar, Marian Miller, Chronicler
- Outlands
- Medieval Tymes, Barony of Citadel of the Southern Pass, Carlos Nieto de Andrade, Chronicler
- Baronial Shaft, Barony of al-Barran, Lady Teresa MacDuffie, Chronicler
- Trimaris
- Waterspout, Barony of Marcaster, Lord Thomas von Wildstein, Chronicler
- West
- Tempus Nebulorum, Principality of the Mist, Johanna Ludwiger von Hertesbergk, Chronicler
Best Art
For artwork on the cover or interior of the newsletter. Awarded to the newsletter and the artist. I have chosen to recognize one color and one black-and-white entry.
The winner: Emblem LXXXVII (page 9) by Lord Jon thomme de Claydon in The Tydes, Barony of Lyondemere [Caid]
Commended: “Pennsic Gift to Atlantia” by THLady Serafina de Gratia in The Oracle, Barony of Bonwicke [Ansteorra]
The remaining nominees:
- Æthelmearc
- Cover Art by THLord Caradawc Mendwr in Fewmet, Barony of ThescorreUntitled by Lady Mairghread ui Stilbhard uu Coinn in Fewmet, Barony of Thescorre
- Atlantia
- Cover Art by Lady Portia de Sancto Lucianno in The Talon, Barony of Hawkwood
- Calontir
- “Veterans” by Lady Vaska mcCormick in The Clarion, Barony of Forgotten Sea
- Cover Art, by nge in danski in The Clarion, Barony of Forgotten Sea
- Middle
- Cover Art – January 2008 Issue by Duchesse Sabine de Rouen in Gryphon’s Tale, Barony Flaming Gryphon
- Cover Art – February 2008 Issue by Duchesse Sabine de Rouen in Gryphon’s Tale, Barony Flaming Gryphon
- Cover Art – November 2007 Issue by Duchesse Sabine de Rouen in Gryphon’s Tale, Barony Flaming Gryphon
- Outlands
- Artwork Pgs 4-14 by THLord Sean ui Neil the Staffmater in The Tosspot, Barony of Unser HafenTrimaris
- Cover Art – August 2007 Issue by Barbarosa in The Wyvern’s Tale, Barony of Wyvernwoode
- West
- Tapestry Panel by Caterina di Guglielmo in The Darkwood Drum, Barony of Darkwood
- Cover Art – Spring Coronet Issue by Robin of Thornwood in Tempus Nebulorum, Principality of the Mist
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 Tosspot, “Honoring THLord Sean ui Neil the Staffmater”, Barony of Unser Hafen [Outlands], Lord Robert Spenser of Bristol, Chronicler
Commended: (Tie)
Nordic Saga, “Feasts fit for a King”, Barony of Northkeep [Ansteorra], Lady Rayya al-Kurtubayya “Ismet”, Chronicler
Mountain Mayhem, “Field Guide to Atlantian Heraldry”, Barony of Hidden Mountain [Atlantia], Maestra Julianna Fiorentini, Chronicler
The remaining nominees:
- Æthelmearc
- Ice Dragon, “Special Election Edition”, Barony of Rhydderich Hael, Lord Stephen Calvert de Grey, Chronicler
- East
- Bergental Berserker, “Yule Issue”, Barony of Bergental , Brangwyne of Wentworth, Chronicler
- West
- Tempus Nebulorum, “Spring Investiture 17 May 2008”, Principality of the Mist, Johanna Ludwiger von Hertesbergk, 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: From the Skin Out, Costumer’s Guild of An Tir [An Tir], THLady Julia Sempronia, Chronicler
Commended: Post Scriptum, Trimaris College of Scribes [Trimaris], Mistress Maol Mide ingen Medra, Chronicler
The remaining nominees:
- Atlantia
- Herald’s Point, College of Heralds of Atlantia, Lady Patricia of Trakai, Chronicler
- Calontir
- Calon Scrolls, Kingdom of Calontir Arts & Sciences, Mistress Cassandra di Capelletti, Chronicler
- East
- Tisane, Herbalists and Apothecaries’ Guild of the East Kingdom, Johanna Fatherly, Chronicler
- Meridies
- Penfeathers, Meridian Pages School, Lady Cynwise aet Scaeuduwode, Chronicler
- Middle
- The Compendium, Barony of Cynnabar, Johnnae llyn Lewis, Chronicler
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: “Pun-ishment” by Lord Kilian MacRaith in Greywinds, Shire of Graywood [Ansteorra]
Commended: (tie)”Did You Know?” by Conde Fernando Rodriguez de Falcon in The Barge, Barony of Three Rivers [Calontir]
“Would You Believe?” by Mistress Cassandra di Capelletti in Calon Scrolls, Kingdom of Calontir Arts & Sciences [Calontir]
Special Recognition: “Fighter of the Month” by Lady Teresa MacDuffie in Baronial Shaft, Barony of al-Barran [Outlands]
The remaining nominees:
- Æthelmearc
- “Link of the Month” by Lady Ysabeau Tiercelin in Across the Hills, Barony of Endless Hills
- “Bardic Corner – Being a showcase of the Barony’s Bardic Talent” by Lady Helene al-Zarqá in Full Tilt, Barony of Delftwood
- An Tir
- “Selewine’s Scribings” in The Avantgarde, Principality of Avacal
- Atlantia
- “Scribal Corner” by Lady Bianca di Bari in The Bull, Barony of Stierbach
- Caid
- “The Perils of Paulinus” by Master Antonius Tesel in Baronial Banner, Barony of Starkhafn
- “Getting to Know You by Baroness” by Aoibheall an Sionnach in Baronial Banner, Barony of Starkhafn
- “Dear Dame Abigail…” by Dame Abigail in Baronial Banner, Barony of Starkhafn
- East
- “Find-a-Word Search thru History” by Ldy Svea the Short-Sighted in Sandpaper, Shire of Barren Sands
- “Focus on the Arts” by Baroness Elizabeth Hawkwood in The Mudpuppy, Barony of Settmour Swamp
- Middle
- “Dining with Doc” by Edouard Haladai in The Gryphon’s Tale, Barony Flaming Gryphon
- “The Trumpet” by Nigel fitzMaurice in The White Shield, Marche of Gwyntarian
- Outlands
- “An Interview with …” by Lord Omar ibn Haroun al-Askari al-Rumi in Meiassis Dragon, Barony of Dragonsspine
- “Name that Device” by Lady Gyda Magnusdotter in Blackwater Banner, Shire of Blackwater Keep
- Trimaris
- “A Book Review” by Lord Amalric de mannia in Revelry, Barony of Darkwater
Best Article
Recognizes the author of an outstanding article. Awarded to the writer and the newsletter.
The winner: “A Stitch in Time?” by Brighid ingheam Conchobhair ui Neill in Castlelore, Shire of Castlemere [Trimaris]
Commended: “Gwyntarian’s Pilgrimage to Aethelmearc’s 10 Year Anniversary” by Wulfwen atte Belle in The White Shield, Marche of Gwyntarian [Middle]
The remaining nominees:
- Æthelmearc
- “Eat Wisely: On the Treatment of Melancholy” by Maitre Gilles de Beauchamp in Echoes from the Mist, Shire of Abhainn Ciach Ghlais
- “Medieval Flowers” A Language without Words” by Mistress Yvianne de Castel d’Avignon in At Brances Reach, Shire of Sunderoak
- “Newcomers’ Corner: What is Pennsic?” by Lady Hrefna Ulfvarinnsdottir in The Apple Press, Shire of Sylvan Glen
- Ansteorra
- “Vindicatio of the Rat” by Master Galen of Ockham in The Serpent’s Tale, Barony of Loch Soilleir
- An Tir
- “Notes on the Havamal” by Signy the Slow in The Looking Glass, Barony of Glymm Mere
- “Period Candies” by Lady Eulalia de Ravenfield in The Dragon’s Tongue, Shire of Dragon’s Mist
- “Wax Candler Guilds in the 14th to 16th Century” by Kate the Candlemaker in The Looking Glass, Barony of Glymm Mere
- “The Painted Face: Cosmetics Durning the SCA Period” by Danielle Nunn-Weinberg in The Bicranial Bear, Barony of Adiantum
- Atlantia
- “A 16th Century Muff (Snuffkyn or Skimskyn)” by Mistress Belphoebe de Givet in Il Tempo, Barony of Ponte Alto
- Caid
- “Tiny Bubbles Part Two: A First Brew” by Lord Maximillian d’Erembourg in The Tydes, Barony of Lyondemere
- Calontir
- “Gambling and Gaming” by Lady Ylva Jonsdottir in The Clarion, Barony of Forgotten Sea
- “Tubbed and Scrubbed: An overview of bathing in the Middle Ages” by Master Giles de Laval in The Dragonflyre, Barony of Vatavia
- East
- “Board in the Middle Ages, ‘Merels'” by Lord Gilbert the Short in The Seashire Chronicle, Canton of Seashire
- “The Chaos of the Mind” by Master Richard the Poor of Ely in The Seahorse, Province of Ostgardr
- “The Sophistication of Roman and Byzantine Glass” by Lady Colette Beatrix de Herisson in The Moonstone, Province of Malagentia
- Middle
- “From the Exchequer ” by Nadia von Wohlgemuth in The Gryphon’s Tale, Barony Flaming Gryphon
- West
- “Shopping for Medieval Food” by Crystal of the Westermakr in Tempus Nebulorum, Principality of the Mist
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: “Montaigne du Roi” by Branwen Cryccthegn Deorcwuda in The Darkwood Drum, Barony of Darkwood [West]
Commended: (tie) “A Challenge” by Lady Helene al-Zarqá in Full Tilt, Barony of Delftwood [Æthelmearc]
“On the Way Home” by Lady Eirianwen in The Dragonflyre, Barony of Vatavia [Calontir]
The remaining nominees:
- Æthelmearc
- “Dark-skied Memories” by Lady Megge Gormshuileachin in Full Tilt, Barony of Delftwood
- Ansteorra
- “Hymne XI: to the Sun” by THLord Alden Drake in Over the Edge, Shire of Gates Edge
- An Tir
- “A Song: Hail to the Herald” by Lord Dmitri Skomorochov in The Avantgarde, Principality of Avacal
- Atlantia
- “The Knight’s Tale part II” by Lady Metylda the Cunning in Edicts & Epistles, Barony of Black Diamond
- Calontir
- Untitled Poem by Lord Bjarni Ulfarrson in Calon Scrolls, Barony of Forgotten Sea
- Middle
- “Æthelmearc’s Example ” by Abel Frolicher in The White Shield, Marche of Gwyntarian
- “Mair’s Meadow ” by Abel Frolicher in The White Shield, Marche of Gwyntarian
- Outlands
- “Poem in Memory of Baron Patic” by Lord Jethro Stille in The Fortress, Barony of Caerthe