There was some talk at the event about using a variety of letters to begin scroll texts. Here is the list of scroll beginnings I've used before. As you can see, I haven't used some letters yet. Anybody have additions?

Beginning letters and variations thereon

All nobility, know ye by these presents that
All unto whom these presents come know that

Be it known

C

Declare unto all

Due commendations and greetings from

Excellent are the qualities

For all shall know according to these presents

Give heed to

Hear ye all and know

Hearken all unto whom these presents come

In accord with all that is proper attend and witness

In witness whereof

It shall be known by all that

J

Know all men by these presents that
Know ye all and sundry

Let it be known

Let all gentles and nobles know by these presents that
Let those herepresent

May all know

Now unto

Observe the will of

Proclaim to all gentles and nobles, that
Quiet all tongues while the Monarchs of the Midrealm proclaim

Read these words

See, read, hear and understand by these presents that
To all and singular
Unto all gentles

Verily

Whereas

Witness

X

Y

Zephyr winds blow

Inkin' in Lincoln Photos from 2013.

Inkin' in Lincoln is over for this year, although there are plans to do it again next fall. For now, here are some of the photos I took throughout the day.

Roana teaching about the golden ratio.

One of our newer members getting some pointers from Mistress Mary.

Making a tiny scroll.

Eithne hard at work.

You can see the variety of tools used by our scribes in the Midlands.

Somebody mentioned fish, so that's a fish in the shape of a 'U' at the top there.

More scribes very hard at work.

Aw, the guys took a break so they could pose as action figures!

Happy Scribe!

Baron Wilhelm completed the scroll he's working on at the event.

More scribal concentration.

Getting ready for the scribal challenge to make a scroll from the 'strange' materials provided.

Yes, a zombie makeup kit can be used to make a scroll.

Getting started with the challenge. Soy sauce for paint?

Scroll challenge in progress.

Shiny gold fingernail polish! Very sparkly.

Finished challenge scroll #1.

Finished challenge scroll #2.

Finished challenge scroll #3.

Finished challenge scroll #4.

Finished challenge scroll #5.

Norelle and Sorcha were working on wooden book covers.

The paint is 'milk' paint. Painted on in several layers, sanded, and finished with wax (shoe polish to be exact!) These still have several layers to go. Do those stripes look like bacon to you?

We welcome your comments! Suggestions for next year are also good. 

Inkin' in Lincoln IV - scribal event 2013

Inkin’ in Lincoln IV

September 28^th

White Oak Township Building

202 North Lincoln

Carlock, IL 61725

9:00am to 5:00pm

Welcome all to a day of Scribal goodness! We have a spacious hall with plenty of tables and chairs. Bring your scribal kit, projects, or just your lovely self! We even have tools and supplies to share. Aspiring scribes of all skill levels are invited. A dayboard of snacks and beverages is included in the site fee of $5 per person. (Additional $5 non-member surcharge applies.) Contact Ellen of the Scholars if you’d like to teach a class or schedule time and space for a specific activity. email: ellenofthescholars@yahoo.com or call: (309) 287-4962. Contact Ellen to pre-register and we’ll have a goody bag ready for you at the door. Otherwise, it’s first-come, first-served on freebies and handouts.

The hall will be open from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The hall lighting is good, but you may wish to bring a small task light to help ‘illuminate’ your fine detail work. The Carlock site is just a few miles NorthWest of  Bloomington/Normal off I-74. (Map is below.)

Should your skills include cookery, additional items for the dayboard are always welcome! The site is BONE DRY. The building is also no smoking and does not allow animals.

Roana Aldinoch will be teaching the "Golden Ratio" at 10:00am.

"This is a short discussion on the Golden Ratio as it applied to medieval art, architecture, and illumination. Our discussion will focus on what the Golden Ratio is, the controversy surrounding its supposed application, and how it can be used to create authentic period look and feel to your illuminated work. Please bring a sharpened pencil."

Corasande will be teaching informal sessions on brush making during the afternoon.

We have asked Mistress Jocelyn of Lutterworth to repeat her Scribal Challenge from Baroness Wars.
Scribal Challenge Rules: This is a combination of Junkyard Wars and Chopped, Scribal Style. Each contestant will get a bag of items, mostly modern household items, and then be given 2 hours to create a scribal item from that bag. The Chopped part comes in that the contestants will also have use of a general "pantry" that will be provided. Good luck everyone!

You can also view our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1403604149855602/
to check out who's attending.

***Update*** I've added a map (below). Also, the event site is right next to the Carlock Fire Department. Please be sure you do not park in front of the fire department & block their drive!! There should be plenty of parking behind and in front of the White Oak Township Building.