Collegium Again Successful

“And so go forth and learn, my young friend…go forth and learn great things.”

From Sharp Pointy Teeth and Other Tales; The Selviergard Chronicles

The Barony of Selviergard, Oertha--The Barony of Selviergard and the Barony of Eskalya once again hosted a bi-baronial collegium which had twenty-five classes spread out through two days; an event that hosted people from all over the Principality who took the opportunity to learn new things and acquire new skills that help make the Principality of Oertha a stunning place to live in.  This event, the latest in several of bi-baronial events, was an amazing activity that was well attended.

Instructors from all over the Principality, and even two from out-of-kingdom, participated and taught a varied selection of classes which spanned huge sections of arts and sciences and even fighting techniques and styles.  There was something for everyone with three or four classes happening at once all throughout the day.

Students learn the fine art of Illumination during one of the classes at the Bi-Baronial Collegium.  April 2, 2016.  Photograph by Halfdan Ôzurrson.

Crested Helms and a Grand Feast

“Did candy just explode out of that thing?  I think that’s candy.”

-Baron Halfdan while watching the Crested Helm Tournament

Barony of Selviergard, Oertha--In years past the then Canton of Ibnhir na da Abhan hosted a memorable event; one that celebrated the high Middle Ages with a tournament and crests and a grand feast.  This event celebrated by our Cousins was called the Boon Day Feast and, from apocryphal tales and the memories of those who were there, was quite grand.  The Barony of Selviergard, wishing to hearken back to those days and relive excitement and fun, hosted a Crested Helm Tournament and Feast; honoring the past while celebrating the present.

The wondrous crested helms for both heavy and rapier fighters were displayed upon a table so that all could examine the artistic skill of the heavy fighters before the tournament started.  People oohed and ahhed over the crests which included a stunning raven in situ, a fire-breathing vorpal rabbit (heraldically correct, mind you), a shooting star, an enormous heart, and many more.

Some of the crested helms are displayed before the Tournament.  March 23, 2016.  Photograph by Halfdan Ôzurrson.