Unto the fine folk of Nordskogen, Blachemere, and Nordleigh, greetings!
At last the weather is cooperating: several of our practices have moved outside, and thrown weapons practice has resumed. Be sure to stock up on sunblock and bug spray and find your sun hats and water bottles.
Summer is a busy event time, which means our scribes need more prep time. PLEASE send in your award recommendations, especially for Warriors & Warlords!
Castle Fever is on June 1 in Silfren Mere. We will not be able to make it due to modern commitments, unfortunately, but it is a fun event just over an hour away, and we hope many of you can make it. Later in June, Border Skirmish and Northern Realms War are coming up: Sir Taion is hosting a 1066 challenge for those who can defend opposite ends of the kingdom on consecutive weekends. Both are great events to kick off the summer and bring home some great stories.
On Thursday, June 13, Nordleigh will host an A&S night in Northfield. Her Excellency will teach embroidery stitches from the Viking Age, but the hall will be open to anyone who wants to work on a project or just visit. See the canton website or Facebook page for details.
In July, Warriors & Warlords is coming!! Check your tents and review the event ad and website to familiarize yourselves with the new site. Nordskogen will have a baronial camping space near the battlefields, where Caoilfhionn will be arriving Thursday and Gabriel on Friday. This year, we plan to set up the baronial pavilion at one end as a shared space/oasis where people can relax during the day. We are looking for 6 to 8 volunteers to keep an eye on this space during the weekend–making sure that the water cooler is full and the walls are adjusted for weather–plus one person to organize those shifts. It should be a very low-key way to support the barony: please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested.
Also, please sign up for a volunteer shift. This is a massive event, and by donating just an hour or two of your time, you can make a big difference. Nordskogen is a co-host, and we take pride in providing a whole weekend of activities… but we must pull together to make it happen. Find a buddy and volunteer together, organize your household to cover an entire day, or just pick a shift and meet someone new!
Finally, the barony will vote on new officers at business meeting on June 26. See you there!
Yours in the delightful absence of snowflakes,
Caoilfhionn and Gabriel