{"id":6091,"date":"2025-11-15T19:03:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T03:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/Welcome\/?p=6091"},"modified":"2026-01-16T11:54:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T19:54:06","slug":"twelfth-night-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/Welcome\/2025\/11\/15\/twelfth-night-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Twelfth Night 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/twelph-night-candle.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/twelph-night-candle-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/twelph-night-candle-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/twelph-night-candle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/twelph-night-candle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/twelph-night-candle-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/twelph-night-candle.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Barony of Montengarde invites you to Twelfth Night;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us as we bid farewell to the Fierce Baron Refr and the most faire Baroness Adis;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#aands\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#aands\"><strong>A&amp;S<\/strong><\/a>:<br>Marvel at the prowess of our Artist &amp; Scientists as they compete to be the next Emerald Rose;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"#rapier\">Rapier<\/a><\/strong>:<br>Watch in awe as the daring, the bold and dashing Rapier combatants compete for the honour of being named Dragon Blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#armor\"><strong>Armoured<\/strong>:<\/a><br>Melchor de Bazan will host a fun tournament<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#classeslist\"><strong>Classes<\/strong>:<\/a><br>Many interesting subjects available, contact Custance for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bardic<\/strong>:<br>Your not going to want to miss this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date<\/strong>: 17 Jan 2026<br><strong>Location<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/t22TaUkN5BeV3FNp6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delacour Community Hall Country Hills Blvd, Delacour, AB T0M 0T0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cost<\/strong>:<br>Adult Event Registration: $30<br>Adult Member Discount: $20<br>Youth Event Registration: $0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lunch: By donation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"#feast\">Feast<\/a><\/strong>:<br>Adult $15<br>Youth 11-17 $10<br>Under 11 Free<br><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeJsWsi9edWq3KivZ-v9HoTclLiIetWvrUQ2-rlol1WQvGRCA\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Event Stewards<\/strong>: Dolce Adalina Machiavelli &amp; Arjun Singh<br><strong>Feast Steward<\/strong>s: Ellias Silver<br><strong>Luncheon Stewards<\/strong>: Ellisif Snorradottir &amp; Kathryn inghean ui Aibhe<br><a href=\"mailto:events@montengarde.org\">events@montengarde.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#schedule\">Event Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More details to come<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"aands\"><strong>Art &amp; Sciences Competition<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HL Drifa has provided a document to guide entrants to the Emerald Rose tournament<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Emerald-Rose-Competition-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please forward any questions to:<br>HL Drifa at l\u00e6kjamoti<br><a href=\"mailto:champion-as@montengarde.org\">champion-as@montengarde.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"feast\"><strong>Montengarde 12th&nbsp;Night Feast Menu<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u><em>Appetizer<\/em><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightly salted unleavened baked maize served with a piquant nightshade reduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u><em>Main Course<\/em><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finley Broiled Boar Ribs seasoned with a coarse rock salt, black peppercorn and fresh garlic blend. Lightly glazed with a warm complex wolf peach compote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Succulent fowl, Fire Roasted and garnished with a rosemary and sage blend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Savory mealie with sweet capsicum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Herb and spice infused bread crumb with diced root vegetable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seasonal Fresh Greens served with your choice of herb infused vinaigrette or a light cream and peppercorn drizzle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u><em>Dessert<\/em><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malus Pumila baked in a dark molasses, honey and sweet cider nappe covered with a toasted virgin oat grain and sealed with a caramelized rapadura. Served with a lightly sweetened Chantilly Cream accent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Translation:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chips and Salsa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pork Ribs, BBQ Sauce, Chicken, Corn &amp; Peppers, Stuffing, Garden Salad, Italian or Ranch Dressing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple Crumble with Whipped cream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"rapier\"><strong>Rapier Tournament:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/RhLCtHY4iWJ54vvU9\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/RhLCtHY4iWJ54vvU9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tournament List Pre-registration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good gentles of Montengarde and beyond! I have had the honour of being Your champion of rapier and it has come time for me to find my successor. On January 17th at Twelfth Night, a tournament will be held for the new champion to prove themselves and fight for the privilege of representing Montengarde. We invite fighters from home and beyond to come test the mettle of those who are vying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those who wish to vie must send a letter of intent to Their Excellencies Refr and Ad\u00eds by January 10, 2025 and can be sent by email to: <a href=\"mailto:excellencies@montengarde.org\">excellencies@montengarde.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An inspiration is required, but they do not need to be present in body. However, please be prepared to embody your inspiration and paint a picture (with words) so that they may be honoured and acknowledged appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tournament format will be as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Round Robin of all fighters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The top 4 vying fighters from the round robin will be semi-finalists, with the 1st place fighter facing the 3rd place, and 2nd place the 4th.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winners of each pairing will be finalists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both semi-finals and finals will be fought best of 3 fights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Should you have any questions, please connect with me in person or DM.<br>YIS,<br>Armiger Genevi\u00e8ve Cadieux<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"schedule\"><strong>Event Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a><\/a><\/td><td><strong>Friday Twelfth Night Schedule:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7:00pm<\/td><td>&#8211; Set Up Event Stewarts, Merchants and Volunteers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10:00pm<\/td><td>&#8211; Hall Closed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Saturday Twelfth Night Schedule:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8:00am<\/td><td>Site Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8:30am<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9:00am<\/td><td>Gate Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9:30am<\/td><td>Armour Inspections : Rapier<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10:00am<\/td><td>Opening&nbsp;&nbsp;Court &#8211; Invocation of the Lists Rapier<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10:30am<\/td><td>Rapier Championship Immediately after Invocation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11:00am<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11:30am<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12:00pm<\/td><td>Lunch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1:00pm<\/td><td>Court &#8211; Invocation of the Lists A&amp;S<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1:30pm<\/td><td>A&amp;S Championship Immediately after Invocation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2:00pm<\/td><td>Armour Inspections : Armoured Rattan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2:30pm<\/td><td>Armoured Rattan Tournament<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3:00pm<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4:00pm<\/td><td>Hall Changeover<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5:00pm<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6:00pm<\/td><td>Feast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7:00pm<\/td><td>Final Court<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8:00pm<\/td><td>Bardic\/Dancing\/Games<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9:00pm<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10:00pm<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11:00pm<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12:00am<\/td><td>Hall Closed Midnight<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"classeslist\"><strong>Classes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>SCA 201<\/em><\/span><br>Instructor: HL Sicillia Beaumont<br>10:30am-11:30am<br>1 Hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ve been around for a while &#8211; maybe a few months or a year or two. You&#8217;ve got some garb, you&#8217;ve got a name, you&#8217;ve tried out some activities, and now you want to take your game to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How do I develop my persona or improve my garb and armour? Who are the officers? What positions are needed in my local area and how do I get started in helping out? It seems like we need volunteers at every event &#8211; what are some of the different shifts people are posting about? What is largesse and why do we always need more? I have this skill set, how could I use that to improve my experience and the experience of those around me?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join Sicillia for an info session and conversation about different ways to transition from a nervous newcomer to a contributing citizen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cost:Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Make Samurai Armour Lacing with Kuteuchi Japanese Loop Braiding<\/em><\/span><br>12:30pm to 1:30pm<br>Instructor: Albrecht of Borealis<br>1 Hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the kumihimo disc; before the marudai and takadai; From delicate wrapping of artistic Buddhist treasures to the hundreds of meters of lacing holding together a suit of O-yoroi samurai armour, eight-hundred years of Japan\u2019s rich culture of braided cords was built on a loop manipulation technique now called kuteuchi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ll start with a brief illustrated lecture on the history of Japanese braids. Then get your hands on some string to make a braid as seen on period suits of armour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No experience necessary!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All materials and equipment provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maximum 8 Students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cost $4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Painted Ceramic Tiles<\/span><\/em><br>11:30am-1:30pm<br>Instructor Li Xia<br>2 Hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Come and paint your own ceramic tile while the instructor shares historical examples from various cultures and time periods! A premade greenware tile will be provided as well as underglazes and templates (or bring your own ideas)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: You will not be able to take your piece home as the instructor will take them back to the studio to bisque fired then clear glazed.They will be available for SCAdian courier or pick up in Montengarde approximately two weeks after the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Youth welcome with Parental attendance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maximum 10 students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cost $10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Come and learn one of the oldest forms of needlework, Kantha!<\/span><\/em><br>1:30pm to 3:00pm<br>Instructor: HL Custance Frideswide Featherstonehaugh<br>1.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This simple but striking form of neele arts hails from the Pre Vedic period (prior to 1500 BCE) in the eastern part of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All skill levels welcome from never picked up a needle before to advanced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maximum 7 Students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All supplies are included in the class fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cost $5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Easy Period Rounds<\/span><\/em><br>4:00pm to 5:00pm<br>Instructor: HL Margareta vanden Veide<br>1 Hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn to sing easy period rounds. They&#8217;re a type of short song that can be mastered quickly, often sung in taverns. Course will include some rudimentary vocal techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No musical experience required, only volume and a love of singing! Listeners are welcome on the condition that they promise not to throw fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Songs will be suitable for most audiences. Children are welcome if accompanied by a caregiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cost: $2 for handout and hot tea in lieu of ale. BYO goblet or heat-resistant mug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"armor\"><strong>Armored Tournament:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good day, everyone, Melchor here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have the privilege and honour of holding the Twelfth Night armoured tournament and with the (lots and lots of) help from many incredible people, there will be a Round Robin with some occasional pauses for bardic performance in between!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I would like you all to know that Allert Pierson has generously given his time to assist in running the lists for this tourney and will be taking registrations the day of the event. Please be sure to have your up-to-date fight authorizations ready!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are prizes to be won, fun to be had, paperwork for me to do (still fun), and song to be heard! I hope to see many people there and for you to all have a wonderful time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Barony of Montengarde invites you to Twelfth Night; Join us as we bid farewell to the Fierce Baron Refr and the most faire Baroness Adis; A&amp;S:Marvel at the prowess of our Artist &amp; Scientists as they compete to be the next Emerald Rose; Rapier:Watch in awe as the daring, the bold and dashing Rapier&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6091","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/Welcome\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6091","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/Welcome\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/Welcome\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/Welcome\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/Welcome\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6091"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/Welcome\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6091\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6141,"href":"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/Welcome\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6091\/revisions\/6141"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/Welcome\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6091"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/Welcome\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6091"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montengarde.org\/Welcome\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6091"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}