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[Jack Welsh]

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From: "Jennifer Friedman" <jennifer-friedman at sbcglobal.net>
To: <northshield at northshield.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 10:31 PM
Subject: [Northshield] Bardic Madness challenges



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Greetings Northshield,

Bardic Madness is THE bardic event of the year in Northshield!  There are
no competitions, just challenges to get the bardic waters flowing, classes
to pique anyone's interest, and (new this year, Friday and Sunday only)
martial activities!  Bardic Madness XVII will take place March 30-April 1
in Wautoma, WI, sponsored by the Barony of Caer Anterth Mawr.  The
challenge day will be Saturday as usual, but the event will actually go
from Friday at 2pm to Sunday at 2pm.  And there is lodging on site, as well
as meals available for purchase. Yes, it's the first all-weekend sleepover
Bardic Madness!  And if that weren't enough, there will be a scrumptious
feast presented by the Barony of Windhaven.  More information is on the
website at
<http://www.minstrel.com/ncb/bm17.htm>http://www.minstrel.com/ncb/bm17.htm .

Here are the challenges. You do NOT have to be a well-known bard to
participate, or even a bard at all.  Anyone can participate!  There is a
new rule this year that you can only enter three, so start thinking now
about which are your favorites, and sign up Saturday morning.

Fyt the First

Ensemble Tale
Northshielders are nothing if not inclusive. All those who wish to
participate get up together, and tell a tale from beginning to end, with
the sponsor 'conducting' by pointing to the person whose turn it is to
continue the tale, and deciding when it is time to end.  You might get
pointed at multiple times, so be ready!  Patron: Master Owen Alun

You Say Tomato.
The tomato was brought to Europe from Peru by the Spanish in the early 16th
century, and it was first grown in Spain around 1540 and England in the
1590's.  Tell us, in story, song, verse, or other creative medium, the
story of those who discovered the tomato, and how it was received when they
brought it home to Spain. Patron: THL Ingus Moen


Fyt the Second

So here's the question, now do your verse!
What are you wondering?  Or maybe you have all the answers!  People
attending the event, please contribute a question on any SCA or SCA period
related topic to the hat on the table.  Participants: draw a question from
the hat, and answer it in poetic format.  Originator: Owen; Patron: THL
Dahrien Cordell

Authenticity's Delight
Perform an original piece (yours or someone else's) in a period style, or
perform a piece documentable to SCA period. Plan to briefly introduce the
piece by saying what style it is in, and from when/where. Originator: Ysolt
Pais du Cuer; patron:  HE Eithni ingen Talorgain, Baroness Jararvellir


Fyt the Third

Bring your Axe (let's hear your [pork]chops)
Bring any instrument, and accompany yourself as you perform a spoken or
sung piece.  Stretch yourself!  Originator: Will Douglas;  patron: Mistress
Rose Marian

Sestina Soup
A sestina is a highly structured poem invented in the 12th century by the
Provençal troubadour Arnaut Daniel.  Present us with an original
sestina.  Extra applause for sticking to the event theme!  There will be an
informative handout near the signups, and a morning class will be offered
by Freydis. More info on sestinas can be found at:
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sestina>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sestina
Originator and Patron: Freydis

Not on Bread Alone
Food is not all we need in life, nor in the SCA.  What feeds your spirit in
the Society, and makes you feel fulfilled?  What, or who, nourishes you and
helps you grow? Tell us, in song, story, poem, or other medium.  Patron:
Mistress Margaret Malise de Kyrkyntolaghe

Fyt the Fourth (to take place during Feast)

Bard Scribe Illuminator
Given a subject in the morning, compose, calligraph, and illuminate a text
on that subject, individually or as a team.  Patron:  TEs Morgan and
Alexandre, Baron and Baroness Windhaven

Drinking Song
Sing us a drinking song (or read us a drinking poem, tell us a drinking
story, dance us a drinking dance, etc.)  Please, save "I was so drunk
that." stories for the post-revel.  Patron: TEs Alasdair and Kateryn, Baron
and Baroness Caer Anterth Mawr

Royal Challenge:  The Glimmer of the Rose
Their Majesties Siegfried and Gwyneth challenge you to present a
performance in any format, concerning the Compass Rose.  Extra applause for
including the colors black, gold, and silver.  Patron: Siegfried and
Gwyneth, King and Queen of Northshield

Have fun, and hope to see you there!

Eliane
Bardic Madness Provost



THL Eliane Halevy
Barony of Jararvellir, Kingdom of Northshield
Jennifer Friedman, 2010 Allen Blvd. #1, Middleton, WI  53562
(608) 238-7627, gflower at merr.com, www.gflower.org
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