Fall Coronation 2025

We had a lovely two day event for Fall Coronation this year as it fell on a holiday weekend and also marked the 40th Anniversary of the Kingdom of Trimaris. 

Marcus (Max) with the drop test kits.

For the past few months Marcus (Max) had been working to create 26 drop testers. A drop tester is a piece of equipment used to gauge whether fabric armor is sufficient for rapier fighting. This helps to ensure safer practice and tournaments. Each kit came in a custom bag with label for each local group. 

Marcus (Max) assisting with rapier armor inspections with Linea (Jen) and Meadb (Christi). 

Oskar (Keith H.), in the black hat and white puffy sleeves, leading rapier melee practice. 

Marcus (Max) and myself.

Myself with Tiger and Freyja (Sunny).

Freyja (Sunny) with Gavine (Corey), who had just been elevated to the Order of the Pelican for his outstanding service in the SCA. 

Arianna (Kristen) and Marcus (Max). 

Photo by Kristen Overstreet.

Myself with Marcus (Max).

Photo by Max McDougall.

Myself and Marcus (Max) in court.

Photo by Max McDougall.

Myself, Arnkatla (Jenn), Marcus (Max), and Toramasa (T.S.).

The second day of Fall Coronation was full of rapier fighting! 

Toramasa (T.S) and Marcus (Max) in their fencing gear.

Myself with the Baron and Baroness of Castlemere, Arabella and Satomi. Photo by Max McDougall.

The first tournament of the day was the Baronial Bragging Rights Tournament and I was asked to represent the Barony of Castlemere (the Jacksonville area). After some intense competition, I was honored to come in second place.

Linea (Jen) and Marcus (Max).

The second tournament of the day was the Steel and Roses Tournament.

Oskar (Keith H.), on the left, fight against Halfdàn (James) in the final round. Oskar (Keith H.) would be the winner of the tournament.

Myself and Marcus (Max).

Marcus (Max) presenting the drop testers in court.

Marcus (Max) getting named as a Campanion of the Argent Palm Trimaris (an award for enduring and continued service) and getting presented with his scroll.

This lovely scroll was made by Queen Bronach (Patricia).

Marcus (Max) surrounded by a group of friends congratulating him for all his efforts.

Toramasa (T.S.) and Marcus (Max).

The Teal Bliaut

Years ago I bought this lovely teal fabric with the intention of getting help turning it into a dress to wear at SCA events. It sat in a basket patiently waiting for its day. I finally got the chance to have some help from Vicky, who has a wealth of knowledge and expertise when it comes to making historical garments. Based on the amount of fabric I had she said the best option would be a bliaut, a popular style of dress from the eleventh to thirteenth centuries. She sewed the dress completely by hand in just over a week, and already had the black and gold trim on hand for the sleeves. Fun fact: Vicky was at the first practice I came to back in 2018 and was the person who took me by the hand and lead me directly onto the rapier field.

Photo by Will Jacobs.

Myself with Vicky after trying on the finished dress.

The dress with a belt.

Admiring some of Vicky’s beautiful hand stitching.

Trimaris Memorial Tourney 2025

Trimaris Memorial Tourney was extra special this year since we had a visit from Sergio, the much beloved leader of our household who moved to Texas last year. We got to spend a little time with him before he goes on his next adventure. 

Juan (Javier), Daisy, Ja’far (Sergio), and Marcus (Max).

Juan (Javier), Daisy, Ja’far (Sergio), and myself. Photo by Max McDougall.

Ja’far (Sergio) and Conall (Steven).

Daisy, Juan (Javier), Ja’far (Sergio), myself, and Luca (Will). Photo by unknown.

Ja’far (Sergio) and Oskar (Keith).

Rurik, Oskar (Keith), Ja’far (Sergio), Brian, and Konrad (Arthur).

Luca (Will) and Juan (Javier).

Robert and Ja’far (Sergio).

Ja’far (Sergio) and myself. Some of my favorite time at an event is spent with him in the car just laughing.

A group of us getting dinner after the event.

Myself and Max hanging out in Gainesville the day after the event. 

ARC Demo

Every year the Avian Reconditioning Center hosts a Spring Affaire. It is an event where history meets nature, as the SCA is invited to do flighting demos alongside the many lovely rescued birds. This was the first year I had been able to attend and I had a wonderful time. 

Gavine (Corey) with one of his resin bottle openers in the shape of a triskele.

Amelia, red shouldered hawk. 

Jega, short-tailed hawk.

Wedge, great horned owl.

Wedge and Max. 

Ruby, red-tailed hawk with her handler.

Moira, American kestrel.

Max, bald eagle with his handler.

Myself with Marcus (Max), and Tiger. 

Iohannis (Ian) and Marcus (Max) flighting while Nando looks on. 

Nando and Cormacc fighting while Marcus (Max) looks on.

Gem, peregrine falcon.

Iohannis (Ian), Lachlann (John), and Teric (Theo). 

Cormacc (top center) at his table with food, games, and friends.

Amennakhte (Sean) and Meadb (Christi).