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- Beginnings of Research on Orchids Through History
Hello! My name is Lady Ailis inghean Ui Riagain and I hail from the Barony of the Sacred Stone. I write to share with you not only my love of orchids but the research I have started working on regarding these beautiful plants. What started out as someone giving me an orchid that they were… - The Conception of Taliesin- Royal Bard 2025
by Lady Anauved de Mona This piece was performed as part of the Royal Bard competition at Twelfth Night 2025. The original story was summarized in “Women of the Celts’ by Jean Markale and presented here is a rhyming retelling. - The Great Atlantian Caravan
by Mistress Marion Lencina da Susa In the last months of the Reign of King Abran and Queen Anya, in evening court at Ymir, then-Royal-Highness Afshin’s “Uncle” Rasele approached Their Royal Majesties to request Royal Protection for hismerchant caravan on his return to the East. King Abran agreed that the Crown Prince should assemblethe populace… - Atlantia Kingdom A&S Champion for Winter Reign and Gulf Wars A&S Competition Info
By Dame Sophia the Orange, Atlantia Kingdom Minister of Arts and Sciences Atlantia’s Champions are selected by each Crown with the methods of their choosing. The Atlantia Kingdom A&S Champion for the winter reign is expected to either compete at Gulf Wars or help the Crown find a proxy. (see Oak article with details here:… - A&S Notables and Champions of AtlantiaBy Dame Sophia the Orange, Atlantia Kingdom Minister of Arts and Sciences December 12, 2024 At the Atlantia Curia meeting of March 10, 2024, while at Gulf Wars, Their Majesties Mary Isabel and Ragnarr decided on numerous changes to Atlantia Kingdom law. Some of these changes applied to the arts and sciences, specifically how Kingdom…
- Stollen with Raisins, Candied Citrus Peel, Almonds, and Marzipan
by Lady Clara Huttmacher (Shire of Roxbury Mill) The history of stollen is wrapped up in both the (Roman Catholic) church and the Duchy of Saxony.“Dresden Stollen” as we know it today is said to have originated in 1329 as a result of a contest offered by the Bishop of Naumburg (an 11th Century castle… - Cultura Atlantia, Coronation of Randall and Iul’iana, October 2024
by Baronesa Beatriz Aluares de la Oya Greetings fair Atlantia! 6 talented artisans competed or displayed in Cultura Atlantia at the Coronation of Randall and Iul’iana! Each and every one presented an outstanding example of their art or science, and I want to thank each of them for entering. The theme of Cultura was 865… - Pompeii 2024 [Album Contains Adult Content]
by Lady Sonya Flicker called Patches In the summer of 2024, Lady Patches traveled to Pompeii and brought home some fantastic pictures of the beautifully preserved city. The full album can be viewed here: Pompeii 2024 Album [Contains Adult Content] Please note, that due to the nature of ancient art, there is some adult content… - Tempore Atlantia, Fall Crown 2024, 1500-1600
Greetings fair Atlantia, and vivat for the Heirs! 16 talented artisans competed or displayed in Tempore Atlantia at Crown Tourney for the heirs, Abran and Anya! Each and every one presented an outstanding example of their art or science, and I want to thank each of them for entering. The winner of Tempore 1500-1600 was… - A Study in Morien: A scabbard and handle for a longsword
By Lord Alexander of Ayr Description: The scabbard serves to store and carry a sword when not in use. It further serves to protect the blade from water and other oxidizers, as well as protect random objects from coming into contact with the sword’s edge. The leather extension on the handle that covers the opening…
