Battle of the Bottony Cross

Posted on October 28, 2019 by borysSNORC

Unto the bountiful and beauteous Populace of Lochac does Queen Sabine send warm greetings and hearty salutations!

This last weekend saw the North celebrating the annual Battle of the Bottony Cross. A huge congratulations to Duke Sir Gabriel (Alex West) and his fabulous team on such a wonderful even that holds a special place in Our heart.

Our Royal Team consisting of my champion Sir Leofric (Lee Laver), Sir Henri (Josh Lehmann) and the most recent armiger of Our realm, Lady Dianata, acquitted themselves on the field most admirably on Our behalf, and appeared to have a wonderful time doing so!

Congratulations to Duke Sir Master Alaric (Stephen Parsons) who was Pelican’d in a truly lovely ceremony (video to follow). A wonderful even was had by all, and such a magnificent feast was enjoyed – Our compliments to the feasting team!

Yours in Service to Lochac,

Queen Sabine

Call for Crown Tourney Combatants

Posted on October 17, 2019 by borysSNORC

Unto the fair and far-flung Populace of Lochac does Niáll and Sabine send warmest Greetings!

It feels but yesterday that We stood up as your rightful King and Queen, yet it is already time for Us to start seeking Our Heirs. We are therefore minded to call for Letters of Intent from those wishing to contest November Crown which is being held at Stowe on the Wald, in the Barony of Rowany. These letters serve as a formal introduction of Yourself and Your Consort.

For those that would contest the Crown – Let it be known, that We have been informed by the Baronies of Ynys Fawr, Southron Gaard and Mordenvale, that they soon intend to go to poll with a view to potentially handing over to their chosen Successors during the next reign.

We specifically request that all combatants do their utmost to present themselves on the field with a consistent heraldic presence in keeping with their persona, and with well-maintained armour that is in proper and goodly working order (Please, no visible mundanity, such as tape etc). Should there be any queries about these requirements, please feel free to contact Us.

Please address your Letters of Intent to: [email protected] and be ensure to include the name and contact details of yourself and your consort. We will respond to each letter received, so if you have received no response within a couple of days, please resend your missive.

We are prepared to receive Letters no later than October 25th; the List of combatants will be published shortly thereafter.

Yours in Service to the Crown and Kingdom of Lochac

Niáll & Sabine

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Greetings good populace on this Most Auspicious Monday morning. We do hope you All have had a wonderful weekend, filled with eventing and crafting and fighting!

As many of you may have seen, on October 19, 2019, the following change to Corpora was approved:

Corpora IV.B.1. – Royalty Qualifications

Each competitor in a Royal List must be fighting for a prospective consort.

We welcome this change to Corpora and remind you all that Letters of Intent to contest the Crown of Lochac at the upcoming Crown tournament being held at Stowe on the Wald are due in by October 25th.

Yours in Service to the Crown of Lochac,

Niall & Sabine

http://socsen.sca.org/corpora-iv-b-1-royalty-qualifications/?fbclid=IwAR2WOxNuUjykNho0Y460v-mpO4-HQWGcUKIaygQTbYJbHRp138Lrg_9N3aI

Spring War – Mordenvale

Posted on October 5, 2019 by borysSNORC

Unto the now peaceful, but perpetually pleasant Populace of Lochac do Niáll and Sabine send warm Greetings!

It is with hearts filled with friendship and heads filled with new memories that We return to Our respective lands after an eventful Spring War – the Queen to Our fine estates in the North; the King to Our political heart in the South.

Firstly, We bring glad tidings that His Excellency, Sir Rufus is once more in true and proper fealty to the Crown! Suitable taxes have been promised. Bread has been broke, and all is once again well in the Kingdom. The mysterious wars that keep breaking out at this time of year are once again at bay.

Further We have had the honour and the privilege of seeing the Good Sirs Rowland Bridgeford and Henri de Montferrant admitted to the right noble Order of the Pelican – each for their many years of outstanding service which has always been such a bounty to their households, their baronies and to the benefit of Our Kingdom. We send Our heartfelt Congratulations to the Masters Henri and Rowland.

It was also Our pleasure to announce that Lochac’s ‘Great Matter’ has been finalised in accordance with the Populace’s wishes, and the Crown Events date changes are to be implemented as of November Crown 2020. The upcoming Seneschal’s missive in Pegasus will contain more details on this Great Matter.

After such a wonderful event, We needs must thank Our wonderful hosts, the Barony of Modenvale. To Their Excellencies, Sigrid and Ulf, the stewards, cooks and event team – We would say ‘Thank you!’ and ‘Huzzah! Well done!’ From the excellent site accommodations and the very entertaining Mordenvale Þing, to the fabulous night markets and the simply marvellous Queen’s High Cheese! Such a wonderful event was enjoyed by all. We extend Our thanks and congratulations to the many hands involved in such an amazing event.

Yours in Service to the Crown of Lochac.
Niáll & Sabine

Aia, Red Wyvern on 5 October 2019 from Niáll III & Sabine I
Bain de Saint Florian, Red Wyvern on 5 October 2019 from Niáll III & Sabine I
Caspar Curatas, Golden Tear on 5 October 2019 from Niáll III & Sabine I
Dagny Sviensdottir, Star and Lily on 5 October 2019 from Niáll III & Sabine I
Durin Cain of St Crispin, Award of Arms on 5 October 2019 from Niáll III & Sabine I
Henri de Montferrant, Pelican on 6 October 2019 from Niáll III & Sabine I
Kolfinna Burlufótr, Golden Tear on 6 October 2019 from Niáll III & Sabine I
Leofric Willoughby de Broke, Court Barony on 5 October 2019 from Niáll III & Sabine I
Rowland Bridgeford, Pelican on 5 October 2019 from Niáll III & Sabine I
Runa Hundardottir, Star and Lily on 5 October 2019 from Niáll III & Sabine I
Vidarr Halftroll, Rowan on 6 October 2019 from Niáll III & Sabine I

Spring War Challenge

Posted on September 27, 2019 by borysSNORC

Good gentles! We are writing this day to take the opportunity to remind you all that Lochac has long desired to be a peaceful Kingdom!

Why, it was only a few short months ago that the Notorious Pretender, Baron Rufus of St Florian de la Riviere had the audacity to attempt to usurp the rightful Landed Baron and Baroness of Politarchopolis and place his Own Brother in charge of that most mercantile demense! Yet here We are not six months have passed, the dead of the Battlefields of Rowany barely grieved for, the wounded still in physiotherapy recovering from their festival injuries and what do We hear? But that the most Ill-advisedly Ambitious Sir Rufus is once more brewing up treason and sedition!

It has come to Our Royal Ears that Sir Rufus refused, in a most ignominious fashion, to toast his Rightful King at the recent St Florian Baronial ! We have also heard word that he has been marshalling troops and plotting to take Our Beloved Queen Sabine to style her as ‘Queen of the North’ with a rumoured intention to march South and, We are sadly quoting from Our erstwhile Royal Spies here, “Put the King’s Crown on another’s head!”

Sir Rufus, may well you gather your troops of the North for you have vastly underestimated the strength of the Crown! His Majesty is most seriously displeased – for while His alliance the Queen may outwardly appear to stem from political expedience, Their mutual Regard and Affection is reflective of a long-standing friendship that spans many many years, and you will not so easily divide Our Kingdom! Prepare yourself, you scurrilous knave! For We are to prepared to go to War to put an end to your pretentious ambitions and treasonous intentions for once and for all!

To Our Gracious and Loyal populace, gather with US at Spring War and stand fast with your King and Queen against the most Persistent and Spurious Wannabe, Baron Rufus!

Yours in Service to the Glorious Kingdom of Lochac

Niáll & Sabine.

William Marshall Tournament and Ball

Posted on September 14, 2019 by borysSNORC

Unto Our truly tremendous Populace does Niáll and Sabine send Greetings!

This weekend has seen Us travel to some of Our Southern Lands to visit with the Baronies of Stormhold and Krae Glas at the William Marshal tournament. Whereupon We were received with the warmest of welcomes and most wondrous hospitality!

We were extremely gratified to see so many friends, both old and new, who had travelled from near and far, to join Us.
It was our very great pleasure to be able to recognise many good gentles for their skills and service during Our court, and it was Our particular honour and privilege to recognise Our dearest heraldic servant, Mistress ffride wlffsdotter as a ‘Herald Extraordinary’ for her many many years of dedicated service to all the Kingdoms of the Known World.

We would like to thanks the stewards and their team, the heralds, marshals and cooks for their work in creating a magnificent event.

Her Majesty’s ‘Inadvertent Cheese Tour of Lochac’ continued with some delicious cheese and mushroom pasties from the kitchens; We offer Our compliments to the cooks! His Majesty is much looking forward to seeing many of you at the Oakewaite 10th Anniversary event soon, before We both journey to Mordenvale for what promises to be a very exciting and eventful Spring War!

Yours in Service to Lochac
King Niáll & Queen Sabine