The First Mate is chosen by Rapier Tourney. The winner's duties is to protect the ship, it's Captain and Master. The tourney is an auction tourney. Thanks to the generosity of the artisans of Innilgard, again, we had many wonderous prizes.

Prizes donated included: Women's linen coif, broidered in red, made and donated by Lady Fionndbhair Soccaccia - portable pocket (16thC) made and donated by La Signora Onorata Katerina da Brescia. A selection of glass Beads donated by Lord Dafydd Wallraven A men's linen arming cap  made and donated by Lia Morosini   A book of period songs, donated by Baroness Blodeuwedd A pair of 16th century Italian (could be used as byzantine?) earrings made and donated by La Signora Onorata Katerina da Brescia. a bottle of 6 year old bottle of rose liqueur made and donated by Vicontessa Lucrezia Lorenz. A pair of hat pins made and donated by La Signora Onorata Katerina da Brescia BROADSHEET . Pictures from the Event can be found at www.sca.org.au/innilgard/gallery/events Left: Some pictures of prizes so far for the auction tourney this year.  Thanks to all who donated!

Left: Our Newest First Mate is Lord Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, who recieved a small chest of 'Aztec gold', the bandana and favour.

Above L: favour worn by Our Captain. the Owner and the First Mate and above Centre: by Crew members. R: the 1st Mate's Favour

The auction tourney raised 94 gold in total, most going towards Innilgard Rapier with a tithe (10% of total) to the Crown Coffers. Huzzarrrrrh!

YIS 

Captain Kat!