Tuatha de Bhriain

Pennsic XL gateThe Chieftain claimed our land in the bog between Silver Phoenix and Norseland and a fine spot it was as well. On it, the Clann enjoyed the shade of a maple near the entrance to camp and had grassland clear back across the ditch to where the yurts would be raised under the eaves of the wood. Brogan arrived with the kitchen in tow and soon the shower was erected. Comyn and Sabha arrived on the first Sunday in the afternoon. It came to happen that the white hose of Vger failed us and soon thereafter its mate from Vger II did as well, but the Chieftain soon resolved that problem with a proper metal hose. The dining flys and sheet wall were soon erected to provide shade and privacy from the road. The heat still baked the Clann wherever they sought shelter from the sun, and nearly every activity brought forth a shower of perspiration. Bragg arrived without a tent and had to construct one from a spare tarpaulin and piece of wood, but it served well at least for the first week for which Comyn was witness. During that first week there was only one rain, but it was a heavy downpour which lasted well into the night.

Ecne MacOg, a new user on this website who hails from up north, was offered hospitality here after I issued my normal challenge (I require all new petitioners for access to state their lineage and intentions). Ecne's response was not typical however. In exchange for our hospitality we were gifted with the following wonderful praise poem (in prose verse).

Strong is the Tuatha de Bhriain
Wise the noble Chieftan
Swift and sure the warriors blade
Fertile and beautiful, the women of the Tuatha
in battle, dance and song
Mighty, handsom and fierce thy sons

The date for the Pennsic Planning Meeting was announced by the Druid on the last Winter Solstice.

Guthrum has offered to host at 5pm.
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Tales of a wet spring from the south and west kept many eyes skyward in worrisome anticipation as the date for the great feast of Beltaine drew nearer, but our fears proved to be unfounded. The first day dawned sunny and fair as the wagons were prepared for the journey to our traditional festival site, a good omen and much appreciated after the recent soft days. The DagdaGuthrum arrived first with a train of kitchen and festival gear in tow, followed by Comyn and Sabha and they soon had their respective encampments established and appointed as befitting their respective stations. The Dagda was set in a place of honor, the Druidic chest repaired so that it could stand at the ready and incense was burned in hopes of good weather for the duration of our gathering.

The date for Beltaine was announced by the Druid on the last Winter Solstice.

Our Beltaine event heralds the beginning of the warm half of the year! We move out of doors and set up camp underneath the stars for fires, food, and song. Yes, I said fires, for there are traditionally two (2) fires burning at this event. The Beltaine page has more general historical information regarding the yearly feis of Beltaine as well as links to related articles.

Both date and place for this event are confirmed. Details about work assignments are available in the Spring Meeting meeting minutes [logged in TdB members only].