Instead of telling you all how Crown List went, I will show the letter I wrote to my Shire, to give you an idea of how proud and happy I am that we pulled off such a HUGE event.

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As many of you know, I brought my father to this event, and it was his very first introduction into our Society. He had the best time he'd had in a VERY long time, feeling comfortable and secure and surrounded by friends even if he did not know them. His views on the SCA are very very secure, and he wants to participate more with Arenal and surrounding areas. His health issues will make it a slow process, but know that all your loving hands brought my father into a scope of perspective that will never tarnish, due to all of your kindness, courtesy and love. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for this, as it proves all the great things I have spoken about to him and others, and solidifies the reasons I give for taking on such burdens. The fullfillment that I get from you all, and the family we share is worth the stress and worry. We are a great Shire. We now have the favor of our Kingdom to prove it. One step closer to our goal of healing and gaining the respect we have always deserved. We're not a 'black hole' anymore. No longer considered a 'Black Sheep' Shire. We are on the map with a bullet, and you all have each other to thank for it.

The List - Lord Sanzio Sansovino

Though Sanzio was defeated in battle, his honor is more than intact, if not elevated for the outstanding show and display of arms on the field. You represented us in the best of ways, and it was an honor to have you fight for us all at Crown List. I am proud of you, Sanzio. Know this above all things.

Awards - Court

I had thought to take notes of all the awards given, and I know I cannot remember a few of them, but alas, I was not able to muster the energy to do so given my current circumstances. (yay gimpashal stick and borderline heat exhaustion) but I know that you all deserved them and some were a long time coming. Understand that no matter how much you believe that nobody sees you and your selfless hard work, know that there are ALWAYS caring eyes on you. You may think nobody sees you but we do.. and my Shoulder Gnome sees alot too ^_^

Lorcan OFlagherty - AoA
Errennach O Farrel - AoA
Giovanni Ramagliante - Duvant Cross
Jacquette d'Anjou - AoA
Harold of Barthe - Argent Comet
Damien the Black - AoA
Jane Catherine Russell - Meridian Cross
Madalena Sartore - AoA
Ming the Mongol (You're not the KAHN) - AoA
Tristan De Lioncourt - Cygnet
Gefn - Guiding Hand

I apologize if I missed anyone, there will be corrections I'm sure.

The Tavern -

Martha, Christine

Words cannot express how wonderful the tavern was. It was a complete success and added much to the feel and ambiance of the event, it drew people just by being there, and was a centralized location for everyone to rest and drink, share stories and listen to the Bards, who also frequented the tables. It was automatically adopted as the main area for gathering and merriment. There is no amount of praise I can give that would be worthy for your most successfull efforts with the tavern. I am almost of the mind to hope for more taverns at our events ;) I do not believe that our Crown List would have been the same had it not been for your Tavern.

Phoenix Glade Fundraiser Lunch/Delectables Table

I was so happy to see many from the Glade come to participate, your lunches and sweets were very very well recieved and I hope that you did well with them. I did mean to get a sugar free cookie from Melbrigda and Lavena's sweets table for my father but kept getting sidetracked. Again, thank you for all your help and I pray that your efforts provided you with suitable compensation, and all your hard work and efforts reaped the benefits you had desired.


Mistress of Children: Children's Hall

Madalena and her helpers provided yet again another shining example of love and unconditional dedication to the children of the SCA. I only was able to stop in a few times, but from what I heard from others, and saw of the hall, it was a great place for children to be and for that, You deserve MUCH MUCH more praise and admiration than I alone can give, Like the tavern, there is just no such word to use as a worthy description of the praise and admiration I feel for you and what you have brought to Arenal. You have my love, adoration and utmost heartfelt thanks and appreciation, Madalena. Well done!

Constable: Nikolus the Great

You are exactly what this Shire needs during an event. You not only handled everything thrown at you, you did it firmly and with honor. You take your office very seriously, and have done an outstanding service to us, keeping us and ours safe during the course of the event. You kept on top of every minutia, reconciled all problems that arised in a firm and timely manner, with zero drama. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed and I assure you that as I speak for myself, I speak for this Shire as well. You are AWESOME.

Herald: Sanzio, Xander [Rowan ;)]

Your services as herald and Hall Steward were very well recieved and appreciated! I noticed at Court, that there was much switching off during the announcments of awards. I did not understand that, but it looked to me as a tag team effort, and was nice to see you all up there being able to do it. Anytime our members are tapped with the responsibility of serving the Crown Directly in some way, it is an honor for yourselves and the Shire. Well done indeed! I added Rowan in this because it was her shining voice in the Feast Hall that commanded attention each time and for this, I think you should consider a slight dabbling in the heraldic arts.. :D (luv ya gurl)

Exchequer/Feastocrat: Joselito

Well, Though I did not stop by the kitchen but twice or so, I was confident all was well in hand, even though the Kingdom dropped a few pennies in your Kool-Aid with the time changes and delays, but your food was still outstanding, HRH Deidre spoke to me during feast, with the highest possible praise about your feast. Well Done Indeed! I noticed alot of activity, including our own Spoonmaker TC, and Inga the Viking Crone from Osprey as well, thank you to all the kitchen crew for an outstanding Feast. Joselito, Gefn, Lorcan, Errennach, Jacque, Amareth Jean, TC, Inga, and to the Serving Team Nicolas Hildebrandt, Arwyn, Tristan, Brad, Giovanni, Kyle, Rachel, Elenial, Gunnarr and whoever I missed.. You were an integral part of the success of this Crown List. We are honored and proud of your success.

I will find out about the Exchequer info later on after Joselito has rested... ;)

Marshal - List Field

Ming spent much time setting up the field, only to have it changed completely. This was an unfortunate turn of events, but Ming and Godric handled it very very well, the List Field was outstanding, all the heraldry and showmanship was beautiful! Thank you for all the hard work you and your helpers did to make the field one to remember by all. :D

Household Honors - Crew of the Belladonna

Congratulations to the Belladonna Pirates for the Letter of Marque from TRM Boru and Deidre, as you are now no longer a pre-emptive salvage operation ;) As well as the Soverign's Pleasure given only ONCE per reign! Well deserved, Pirates.. Carry your honors wherever you go, you earned them!

Autocrat - Overall

What can I say, Ulrich? Your organization and fortitude for this large event was outstanding and the honors you have for coordinating this event is not even CLOSE to being unseen or unrecognized. Even with your health issues, you remained steadfast and true to your words and decrees, and everything went off splendidly and to you we all owe a great and heartfelt thank you for your efforts. Your works inspire all. You are one of the pillars of our community, and deserve much praise for more than just your works with Crown List...

Harold of Barthe - You are and always will be one who's works display the truest nature of the dream. Your help, dedication and hard work selflessness, kindness, portray that which all should take note and witness, and learn to share and rise to such endeavors. It is with your help and service, artistic and creational abilities to help coordinate and be the legs for Ulrich that ensured the success of this Event. I cannot thank you enough for all you have done.

I walked and walked, trying to get as much information and observe as I could to remember so that I could thank everyone accordingly myself, but there was much that I may have missed. I do apologize for this, and hope that your own missives will shed light to those who did not/could not attend. Know that by our efforts as a Team, held together by our own sense of honor and chivalry, that we have proved without a shadow of a doubt, that this shire is Unified, strong, and proud. I made a promise to you all that I would one day help you become a truly Unified Shire, and with what I have seen, and experienced in the past months and at Crown List, you ALL have helped me keep that promise. No words can express my love and admiration for the work and love I have seen come to flourish in our Beloved Shire. One down, just a few more to go....


Remember this feeling, my brethren, Remember what it feels like to have earned the highest admiration and respect from those who you seek it from, the appreciation for the hard labors and works that you set forth on behalf of your kingdom, and how no matter how some of you try to AVOID it, your works will spill over and trickle back on to you and your Shire and you will get the love and recognition regardless of whether or not you want, need or desire it. It will still come. Albeit sometimes it comes a bit late, but it will come.(sometimes, just in the nick of time... :D) Rest assured, you cannot avoid it when your works rest on the lips and hearts of your family and friends, and now our Illustrious Kingdom as well...

I am exponentially past proud of you all.


It is an Utmost Honor to serve you all and call you all Family


Bastion d'Sint Michel

Warrior for Meridies
Fighter for Arenal
Seneschal in Service to the Shire of Arenal
Proudest Seneschal in 19 Kingdoms


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