Greetings, mein lieblings!

It has been a rollercoaster of weather conditions at the last few events. Bardic has remained attended as possible, as have archery and fighter practices.

Crown Tourney was Hot and we saw the implementation of the newly developed heat index measuring tools to keep everyone safe and functional. Altavians were scattered throughout contributing to the day and it yielded great results. Our new Highnesses Prince Valentine Martin and Prince Brocc of Alderden. We look forward to their eventual reign. Then we had a large turnout at the Angels Anniversary where the weather teeter-tottered, but Altavians took to the field and showed their prowess all the same. More recently we had attended the Rapier Open Tournament and were scattered throughout the pools. It was a nice refreshing site with plenty of shade and warm enough to be pleasant. A&S was hosted again at the B&B home at Runnymede Mannor. We look forward to hosting other sessions where and when desired.

Lastly as we prepare for the Great Western War, looming in the horizon. As we make preparations and pack for the event. We remind everyone to keep hydrated and take care of yourselves. It will likely be hot unless we can get the bat swarm to shift the clouds and cover the area. We would love to see everyone who can Volunteer and serve if possible. We look forward to seeing everyone who can make it.

Yours In Humble Service

THL Griffith Von Bremen

THL Amabel Radleigh

Hello Altavia!

The heat of the summer is here, and we hope everyone is staying cool. We thank everyone who keeps braving the heat to come out and join us at bardic and fighter practice on Mondays, as well as Archery practice on Sundays. We even had a great turnout yesterday for Labor Day, at fighter practice, and were happy to spend the evening with you all.

This month’s schedule did cater towards the hot month, with indoor events at Festival of the Rose in DunOr, Academia in Nordwache, and an online liqueurs and cordials discussion for our arts and sciences class.

Highland War was also this month, and our Baron Griffith joined some of you out in Al-Sahid for the war fighting, much to his enjoyment.

We’re preparing for Crown Tournament this weekend, and looking forward to welcoming the winner, and new Heir on Saturday. We hope to see many of you there for an excellent (though hot!) day of fighting.

Yours in Service,

Baroness Amabel

Baron Griffith

Hello Altavia!

Summer is in full swing, bringing heat, art, tournaments and new Royals.

We started off the month with Coronation, saying goodbye to Queen Mercedes and King Tryggr and welcoming King Sven and Queen Iseabeil as they stepped up in a wonderful day of celebration.

The next weekend was filled with tournaments to determine the Champions for the new Queen, in Armored combat, rapier, thrown weapons, archery and crossbow.

After a couple of busy weekends away we got to settle in at home with our monthly arts and sciences class, led by Baroness Amabel, creating tooled leather coasters, and learning basics in leather tooling.

The next week we were back out on the road with Darach Pirate tournament, which lived up to it’s reputation of being a fun, lively day that’s cooler than the heat surrounding it.

We’re looking forward to seeing what the next month brings, and remind everyone that Great Western War is around the corner, and anyone looking for a place to camp with the Barony should pre-register soon!

In service to the dream,

Baroness Amabel

Baron Griffith

Hello Altavia!

Summer has started with a busy month of fighting, celebrating, archery and arts.

We joined our cousins at two Anniversaries, first at Gyldenholt where we welcomed Dyrfinna and Brynjólfr as the new B&B, and then at Lyondomere, where the fighters were challenged to fight using many different weapons formats, in a fun, varied tournament. Both days we were thrilled to welcome many Altavians as well as guests to join us in the shade of the Baronial Dragonwing.

We also had the first of our new set of arts and classes, a photography and Lightroom class taught by our new A&S officer, Caterina.

Archery practices have also been revitalized, with our new Captain of Archers, Merlin running Royal Rounds multiple times, with 12 different archers logging Royal Rounds and 4 people gaining new ranks in the last month, with 3 new Bowmen, and a new Yeoman.

It has been great to see the excitement and growth this month, and we look forward to Coronation and the different tournaments in the next month, as well as seeing people at the next A&S class where we will be tooling leather coasters.

Yours in Service,

Baroness Amabel

Baron Griffith