Silent Knight 4 - December 16th 2012

"Viking Claus with the Children of Connacht"

This year we had Silent Knight 4, our Christmas event, in a beautiful hall overlooking Okanagan Lake. House Polaris' elves hosted and provided Connacht with a fun filled day of surprises and warmth. Sir Ormr put together some carolling books and members stood in the snow and lifted their voices in songs to celebrate the season. Dame Salix and Adelsdamen Melora even sang a special song 'Valkyries We Have Heard on High'! There were Reindeer games where several traditional Christmas tasks; eating cookies and milk, making paper chains, wrapping presents, snowflake cutting, and cookie decorating were set up relay fashion. Congrats to Rowan's team for the win! Throughout the event there was a fabric and garb silent auction with items generously donated by members of Connacht.  
Viking Claus made an appearance laden with sacks of toys for the good boys and girls of Connacht and with the help of a special elf provided the children with gifts much to their delight. The children had fun decorating cookies with Merwyn and then she was present beautiful rocks painted by the children and many other members of Connacht. These rocks will guard her amazing gardens come spring. Later on there was the highly anticipated secret Santa draw where competition can be fierce but well meaning. There were also several acknowledgements during the day. Sir Ormr and Adelsdamen Melora were knighted in the second level of Ministry becoming Knight Civils. As well, Cristof Fratello Porpora, was inducted as the premier member of the Order of Morrigan's blood. There was also a Knighting in memoriam for our recently passed member, Lady Christiana Elizabeth Constable. 
All of this as well as Archery in the snow and an amazing potluck feast (mmmm turkey). We always look forward to this event and this year did not disappoint. Many thanks to all the elves who helped and all the members who braved the snow to attend.

Tournament Results:
Combat: Cancelled 
Bowmen's List Archery: Romoro Rozvardo
Knights List Archery: Adina Silverhand
Arts & Science: No Entries

See you next Year for the January 12th 2013 Art Symposium.