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100 Poems
As I am an Honest Puck: 100 Poems - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Mid-Realm Bardic Madness 2023 in the Shire of Narrental.

As I am an Honest Puck:
Present a work telling of a bardic shenanigan or a plot for one.
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The Aylesbury Girl (AUDIO)
The Aylesbury Girl (Trad) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness #1 (1991) in the Shire of Windhaven.
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Battle Chant for Northshield
Battle Chant for Northshield - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Fall Coronation 2019 in the Barony of Illiton.
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Beowulf
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2015 in Unicorn

Speaking For-Suess-ly
John Inchingham proposed this challenge:

Begin with a tale that's as common as "Smith" -
A story historical, fiction or myth -
Tell it re-written, but the form's not your choice.
Use the style of doctor we all know as Seuss!*

In other words, take a familiar tale and render as Doctor Seuss might have done.

* Theodore Geisel originally pronounced his pseudonym as in German, to rhyme with "Joyce". For a
tedious *ahem* fascinating examination of Geisel's verse forms, see the Wikipedia article on Suess.
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Beowulf, the Diplomat from Ansteorra
Ayres of Yore: Beowulf, the Diplomat from Ansteorra - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Atlantian Bardic Madness 2024 in the Barony of Sacred Stone.

Ayres of Yore:
Period music or spoken word -a documentable work of music, song, story, poetry, prose, or script from earlier than 1650. Briefly let us know the author and culture.
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Beowulf, the Diplomat from Ansteorra
Mid-Realm Luminaries Concert #1

Beowulf, the Diplomat from Ansteorra - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Simple Day 2023 in the Barony of Sternfeld.
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Bread and Butter
Food for Thought, an Acrostic - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2020 in the ethereal realm.

Food for Thought, an Acrostic:
Choose a favorite dish you have been served at an SCA gathering, spell out the name of the dish in
an acrostic. An acrostic is a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or words.
For an additional challenge, make the poem in some way related to the subject of the acrostic.
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Come Share the Dream
Perchance to Dream: Come Share the Dream (Sieglinde Syr & Iolo FItzOwen) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Mid-Realm Bardic Madness 2023 in the Shire of Narrental.

Perchance to Dream:
Present a piece prominently featuring dreams or that tells of a dream you've had.
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Come Share the Dream
Come Share the Dream (Sieglinde Syr & Iolo FitzOwen) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Better War Through Archery 2024 in the Barony of Sternfeld.
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Come Share the Dream
Come Share the Dream (Sieglinde Syr & Iolo Fitz Owen) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Fall Coronation 2019 in the Barony of Illiton.
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Constant
Il Destino: Constant - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2019 in the Barony of the Cleftlands

Il Destino
In the middle ages many believed that one's fate was determined by an outside force. Conversely,
there are stories of people determining their own or overcoming a predetermined fate. Present a
song, story, or poem where any of these is proven true or false.
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The Cooks and the Brewers and Bards
Vittles from the Galley: The Cooks and the Brewers and Bards - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Atlantian Bardic Madness 2024 in the Barony of Sacred Stone.

Vittles from the Galley:
Present a work somehow related to food, drink, grog, grub, chow.
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The Cooks and the Brewers and Bards
Concert: The Cooks and the Brewers and Bards - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2020 in the ethereal realm.

Concert:
If anyone has a piece (or pieces) they're dying to perform, but that doesn't really fit any of the
criteria - this is the spot for it.
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The Cooks, the Brewers, and the Bards
Post Revel: The Cooks, the Brewers, and the Bards - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2019 in the Barony of the Cleftlands.

Post Revel:
Time to sing everything we didn't get to during the rest of the day :--)
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Damian's Lament
Damian's Lament - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Fall Coronation 2019 in the Barony of Illiton.
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Dragon Road
Dragon Road (Cipriano d'Alvarez) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at the No Laurels Allowed Concert at Mid-Realm 50 Year.
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Dragon Road (AUDIO)
Dragon Road (Cipriano d'Alvarez) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness #1 (1991) in the Shire of Windhaven.
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Earl of Airleigh's Daughter
Rite of Passage: Earl of Airleigh's Daughter - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2019 in the Barony of the Cleftlands

Rite of Passage
In the Modern Middle Ages, turning 21 is a milestone marked by being able to legally purchase and
consume "adult beverages." Tell us in song, story, or poem about a milestone event. Examples:
where a person or group transitions from youth to adulthood. A ceremony, anniversary, or event
marking an important stage in life.
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Earl of Airleigh's Daughter
Perennials: The Earl of Airleigh's Daughter - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness 2023 in the Barony of Jararvellir.

Perennials:
What's old is new again! Find a period piece and put a spin on it to make it your own. Change the
method of delivery, add new verses/stanzas, etc. Bonus points if we can't tell which parts are new!
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The Final Charge of El Cid
Brendan O'Corraidhe taught a class called "Telling the Tale" at Bardic Madness XXVII: Poisson
d'Avril, hosted by the Barony of Jararvellir (Northshield) and recorded on April 1, 2017.

Class Description: Hear two epic stories, one worked up over six months, the other in three days.
Class II will describe the single process that was used for both. (Unfortunately, my battery died in
the middle of his telling the second tale. You can find that one at https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=7mG4MnMZwtM&t=2s)
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Fools & Fishes
Sixth challenge of the event, Bardic Madness XXVII: Poisson d'Avril, hosted by the Barony of
Jararvellir (Northshield) and recorded on April 1, 2017.

This may be the first Bardic Madness with a carousel. Lead us in a round – period or newly written.
Extra credit for including fools or fishies in the lyric. Patron: THL Typhaine Arondeal
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Gawain and the Green Knight
Gawain and the Green Knight - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at the 2019 Performing Arts Symposium in Caer Gwyn
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Gawaine and the Green Knight
Brendan O Corraidhe (Midrealm) with his interpretation of Sir Gawaine and the Green Knight. Recorded
at the Tavern at the 50th Anniversary of the Middle Kingdom, 24 May 2019.
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Going to Pennsic
Going to Pennsic (Arthemise the Weaver) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at the Performing Arts Symposium 2019 in Caer Gwyn.
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The Golden Vanity (AUDIO)
The Golden Vanity (Trad) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness #1 (1991) in the Shire of Windhaven.
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Gourmenace
Welcome to Waterloo - Gourmenace - Lorelei Skye
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness 2017 in Jaravellir.

Welcome to Waterloo:
From ill-considered April Fools pranks to earth-shaking battles, sometimes the best-laid plans go
horribly or hysterically wrong. Tell (or sing) us a mostly true tale about a period or SCA 'oopsie'.
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Gourmenace
Eighth challenge of the event, Bardic Madness XXVII: Poisson d'Avril, hosted by the Barony of
Jararvellir (Northshield) and recorded on April 1, 2017.

Welcome to Waterloo
From ill-considered April Fools pranks to earth-shaking battles, sometimes the best-laid plans go
horribly or hysterically wrong. Tell (or sing) us a mostly true tale about a period or SCA
“oopsie”. Patron: Lady Brilliana Barrington
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The Herald's Complaint
Blow Someone Else's Horn: The Herald's Complaint (Baldwin of Erebor) - Brendan O’Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2020 in the ethereal realm.

Blow Someone Else's Horn:
Perform the work of some other SCAdian. Extra applause for matching the theme of the day and/or
choosing something that is not well-known.
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Hinges on the Doors of Friendship
Varietals: The Hinges on the Doors of Friendship - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness 2023 in the Barony of Jararvellir.

Varietals:
We always toast Their Majesties and Their Highnesses during feast. Lead us in a toast to someone or
something similarly deserving. (Keep it short – we want to eat! And give the servers a chance to
refill your glasses… because who wants a dry toast?)
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Hippocampus Rodeo
River Horses and All Their Relatives: Hippocampus Rodeo - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2021 in the ethereal realm.

River Horses and All Their Relatives :
All over the known world are tales of mythical horses or horse-like beings that come from rivers,
lakes, seas, and oceans. Some are helpful, and some are anything but - including the ones that try
to drown their riders. There are Kelpies, Felkies, Hippocampus... Poseidon created many types of
horses after being challenged by Demeter to make her a beautiful courting gift.
Share a new or existing song, story, poem, prose, or play script... about these horse-like beings.
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Hot Water
An Ode to Favorite Beverages: Hot Water - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2019 in the Barony of the Cleftlands

An Ode to Favorite Beverages:
Midrealm Bardic Madness is old enough to drink! (...and has a bottomless pot of the 'Brew That Is
True' available - coffee!)
Create or perform a work musing on, or praising, a favorite libation and/or other sorts of
refreshments. Hail Hydrate!
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How Did We Wind Up at Denny's
How Did We Wind Up at Denny's - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Simple Day 2023 in the Barony of Sternfeld.
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How Did We Wind Up at Denny's
Post-Revel: How Did We Wind Up at Denny's - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness (MK) 2023 in the Shire of Narrental.

Post-Revel:
Time to sing everything we didn't get to during the rest of the day :--)
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How Did We Wind Up at Denny's
How Did We Wind Up at Denny's - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at the Spring Slumber Bardy 2023 in the Barony of Sternfeld.
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I Am My Father's Teenage Daughter
Post Revel - I Am My Father's Teenage Daughter - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness 2017 in Jaravellir.

Post Revel:
Time to sing everything we didn't get to during the rest of the day :--
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I am My Father's Teenage Daughter
Post-Revel: I am My Father's Teenage Daughter (music: Wyndreth Berginsdottir) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness 2023 in the Barony of Jararvellir.

lyrics: Brendan O Corraidhe
music: I am My Mother's Savage Daughter (Wyndreth Berginsdottir)

Post Revel: Time to sing everything we didn't get to during the rest of the day :--)
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I Am My Father's Teenage Daughter
At the post-event bardic circle, Bardic Madness XXVII: Poisson d'Avril, hosted by the Barony of
Jararvellir (Northshield) and recorded on April 1, 2017.
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I Sing of Dead Bunnies
I Sing of Dead Bunnies (Moonwulf Starkaadersson) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Fall Coronation 2019 in the Barony of Illiton.
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Iolo's Song
Post Revel - Iolo's Song - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness 2017 in Jaravellir.

Post Revel:
Time to sing everything we didn't get to during the rest of the day :-)
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Iolo's Song
Iolo's Song - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at the Spring Slumber Bardy 2023 in the Barony of Sternfeld.

lyrics: Brendan O Corraidhe
music: Karelia's Song (Iolo FitzOwen)
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Iolo's Song
Concert: Iolo's Song - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2016 in Illiton.

Concert:
If anyone has a piece (or pieces) they're dying to perform, but that doesn't really fit any of the criteria - this is the spot for it.
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Iolo's Song (AUDIO)
Iolo's Song - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness #1 (1991) in the Shire of Windhaven.

lyrics: Brendan O Corraidhe
music: Karelia's Song (Iolo FitzOwen)
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Irish Step Dancing 2
Irish Step Dancing 2 - Liam von Metten
Recorded at Better War Through Archery 2024 in the Barony of Sternfeld.

violin: Lucia Elena Braganza
guitar: Brendan O Corraidhe
percussion: Lorelei Skye
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Johnny Be Fair
Loose Leaves on the Wind: Johnny Be Fair (Buffy Sainte Marie) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2021 in the ethereal realm.

Loose Leaves on the Wind:
"Three rings of bardic things
Have fallen to the ground
Ninety-nine pages by questionable sages
Now scattered all around..."

What happens next?
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Johnny Jump Up
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2015 in Unicorn

Concert
The concert is your opportunity to perform pieces which may not "fyt" into any of the challenges.
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Karelia's Song
Post Revel - Karelia's Song (Iolo FitzOwen) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness 2017 in Jaravellir.

Post Revel:
Time to sing everything we didn't get to during the rest of the day :-)
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Karelia's Song (AUDIO)
Karelia's Song (Iolo FitzOwen) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness #1 (1991) in the Shire of Windhaven.
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Karelia's Song & Iolo's Song
Blow Someone Else's Horn: Karelia's Song (Iolo FitzOwen) & Iolo's Song - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2021 in the ethereal realm.

Blow Someone Else's Horn:
Perform the work of some other SCAdian. Extra applause for matching the theme of the day and/or
choosing something that is not well-known.
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Karelia's Song / Iolo's Song
At the post-event bardic circle, Bardic Madness XXVII: Poisson d'Avril, hosted by the Barony of
Jararvellir (Northshield) and recorded on April 1, 2017.

©David Waldon
©Corrie Bergeron
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The King Had Need of a Carpenter
Second challenge of the event, Bardic Madness XXVII: Poisson d'Avril, hosted by the Barony of
Jararvellir (Northshield) and recorded on April 1, 2017.

In any medium, teach us about something or someone from Northshield’s history that should not be
forgotten. Originators: Mysie & Eva. Patrons: Mistress Eva of Greenfield & Mistress Margaret Malise
de Kyrkyntolage
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The King Had Need of a Carpenter
Teach Their Stories to our Children - The King Had Need of a Carpenter - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness 2017 in Jaravellir.

Teach Their Stories to our Children:
In any medium, teach us about something or someone from Northshield’s history that should not be forgotten.
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Kinmont Willie (AUDIO)
Kinmont Willie (Trad) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness #1 (1991) in the Shire of Windhaven.
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A la Una Yo Nac
Carpey Diem - A Sephardic Song (unknown) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness 2017 in Jaravellir.

Carpey Diem:
Seize the day. Do something documentably from our period, or share an original work written and
performed in a period style. Extra points if you want the audience to guess which it is.
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A la Una Yo Nac
Tenth challenge of the event, Bardic Madness XXVII: Poisson d'Avril, hosted by the Barony of
Jararvellir (Northshield) and recorded on April 1, 2017.

Seize the day. Do something documentably from our period, or share an original work written and
performed in a period style. Extra points if you want the audience to guess which it is. Patron:
Mistress Eliane Halevy
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Lidérc
I’m So Misunderstood: Lidérc - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2016 in Illiton.

I’m So Misunderstood:
Everyone is the hero of their own story. No tyrant or despot has ever thought of themselves as the
villain of the piece. Tell us of your evil genius and why they are, in fact, the good guy.
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Lidérc's Viewpoint
Brendan O'Corraidhe, Midrealm answers the I’m So Misunderstood challenge. Challenge description:
Everyone is the hero of their own story. No tyrant or despot has ever thought of themselves as the
villain of the piece. Tell us of your evil genius and why they are, in fact, the good guy. This is in
response to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoRq41EQ8pQ
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The Lineage of Northshield
Brendan O Corraidhe (Midrealm) with his lineage of Northshield writ upon the occasion of
Northshield's first Investiture.. Recorded at the Tavern at the 50th Anniversary of the Middle
Kingdom, 24 May 2019.
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Logs to Burn
Drive the Cold Winter Away: Logs to Burn (Honour Goodhart) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2020 in the ethereal realm.

Drive the Cold Winter Away:
Create or share a song, story, poem, or short work of prose of hope and cheer to warm the hearth as
autumn turns to winter.
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Luminaries Concert #1
Luminaries Concert #1
Presented at Known World Cooks & Bards 7 in Northshield
August 30, 2014

00 00:00:00 Introduction
01 00:02:16 Mistress Wyndreth Berginsdottir (Northshield)
Border Widow's Lament
02 00:06:24 Master John Inchingham (Mid-Realm)
Odyssey Abridged
03 00:12:43 THL Silence de Cherbourg (Æthelmearc)
Wind on the Sea (Brehyres Gwendolyn the Graceful)
04 00:19:04 Mistress Dervila ni Leanon (Atlantia)
Ottar's Head Ransom
05 00:24:49 Master Galeran Chanterel (An Tir)
Roar
06 00:29:38 Viscountess Wander Riordan (Atenveldt)
Star of the North
07 00:34:16 Master Robyyan Torr d'Elandris (Mid-Realm)
Cantigas de Santa Maria
08 00:37:53 Master Ravasz Janos (Calontir)
Newbie Uses the Showers
09 00:44:36 Mistress Aneleda Falconbridge (East)
By the Weight of the Chain
10 00:49:22 Master Dolan Madoc of Harlech (Calontir)
Kormarersmal (Master Mikal the Ram)
11 00:53:41 Magistra Fiana of Clare (Meridies)
Light of the East
12 01:00:37 Master Fridrikr inn gamli Tommasson (Æthelmearc)
Mansongr
13 01:06:28 Eleanor Fairchild (Ealdormere)
Your Group's Name Here (Master Yaakov HaMizrachi)
14 01:10:42 Master Brendan O Corraidhe (Mid-Realm)
The Death Lay of Bowie Gizzardsbane (John Myers Myers)
15 01:16:34 Mistress Morgana bro Morganwg (Ealdormere)
The Fifty and the Valkyrie
16 01:26:06 Master Thomas Bordeaux (Northshield)
My Queen
17 01:32:16 Mistress Adelaide de Beaumont (Ansteorra)
The Pardoner's Tale: Seek the Reaper
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Mandola & Onion Flute; Past Time with Good Company
Ground Cover: Mandola & Onion Flute; Past Time with Good Company (Henry VIII) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness 2023 in the Barony of Jararvellir.

Ground Cover:
Bring out your fipple flutes, tabors, and vielles. Play us a tune to make our feasting merry. (No instrument? Use your voice and pretend you’re playing a wordless song.)
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Mid-Realm Spring Crown 2024: Procession & Praise Poetry
Spring Crown 2024 Procession & Praise Poetry
Recorded at Mid-Realm Spring Crown 2024 in the Marche of the Marshes.

Their Royal Majesties:
Tsar Ivan Shishov
Tsarina Katalena Ivaniaia zhena Shishova

Combatants & Consorts:
Count William of Fairhaven fighting for Countess Isolde de la Ramee
Countess Neassa O Cathasaigh fighting for Earl Wigthegn the Younger
Viscount Kith the Silent von Atzinger fighting for Duchess Arianwen Ferch Morgan
Sir Ixtilixochitl fighting for THL Norelle Thespiana
Sor Ustad The Dreaded Hasanal Hajjii fighting for Lady Rowen En Hein
Sir Kilian Fendrich fighting for THL Jalida Al Hasannah
Sir Gregoire de Lyon fighting for Mistress Giovanna Adimari
Sir Crispin de la Rochefoucauld fighting for Excellency Gianna Vettori
Mistress Constanza de Mendoza fighting for Sir Calum MacDhaibhidh
Syr Drust Mac Arilith fighting for Baroness Rhiannon of Blaiddwen
Master Edward Foxley fighting for Magnifica Allegra Ginevra Soave da Napoli
Master Fergus MacPherson fighting for Dame Maggie MacKeith
Sir Sivrid Brumbach fighting for Lady Dorothea de Beckham
Baron Gilchryst MacPhearson fighting for Banamhaighstir Elena MacPhearson
Captain Brice Calquhoun fighting for Mistress Brangwayn Snowden
Captain Dyderich Wolfhart fighting for Matresse Odette d'Amboise
THL Krzysztof cul Bun fighting for Duchess Bright of Writers Keep
Sergeant Andreas Renardi fighting for Lady Chrysantheme des Pres
Sergeant Quenild of Mercia fighting for Sergeant Ehrenfried Schertenleib
Sergeant Ehrenfried Schertenleib fighting for Sergeant Quenild of Mercia
Sergeant Gallum Tallagach fighting for Lady Morgana ferch Rhys of Glastonbury

Performers:
Lady Annalena Cecilia Massari
Mistress Audrey Adelicia
Lady Bird the Bard
Master Brendan O Corraidhe
THL Brigitta von Metten
Lord Dai Gerdwr
Baroness Eadaoin Ghormshuileach
Isadore Bosch
Lady Líadan Liathán
Meistra Lucia Elena Braganza
Lady Orsina della Luna
Mistress Sofia Tyzes


Authors:
Mistress Audrey Adelicia
Lady Bird the Bard
Baron Breddelwyn ap Taliesin
Master Brendan O Corraidhe
Lady Brigitta Rosa von Metten
Lord Dai Gerdwr
Baroness Eadaoin Ghormshuilleach
Lord Ezra ha-Yona
THL Hilla Stormbringer
Inga Skipbrot
Lady Líadan Liathán
Baroness Lisabetta von Atzinger
Maestra Lucia Elena Braganza
THL Maedhbh Ní Manainn
Mistress Marie la Fauconniere
Warder Necu Hawke
Lord Parzival Angist
Mistress Sofia Tyzes
Lady Tualaith of Sternfeld


Photographers:
Sir Bran Cuileann mac Muirchu ui Niall
Master Cerian Cantwr
Master Phillip the Pilgrim
THL Tarmach ben Yehuda al-Khazari


Video & Editing
Master Cerian Cantwr
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Motet
Bardic Madness Anniversary: Motet (music: Johannes Peregrinus) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Mid-Realm Bardic Madness 2023 in the Shire of Narrental.

Bardic Madness Anniversary:
Comb through your own notes and folios - Perform a work you specifically created at/for any previous
Bardic Madness, 'Ftys of Madness', or Madness related or inspired events (since Bardic Madness has
been 'Franchised' to several other kingdoms in recent years.) Tell us the challenge, if you
remember, as you introduce your piece.
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No Sh#t, There I Was
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2015 in Unicorn

Post-Revel
Time to sing everything we didn't get to during the rest of the day :-)
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No Sh*t There I Was
Post Revel - No Sh*t There I Was - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness 2017 in Jaravellir.

Post Revel:
Time to sing everything we didn't get to during the rest of the day :--
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No Sh*t There I Was
At the post-event bardic circle, Bardic Madness XXVII: Poisson d'Avril, hosted by the Barony of
Jararvellir (Northshield) and recorded on April 1, 2017.
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Norman & Japanese Haiku
Norman & Japanese Haiku - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2019 in the Barony of the Cleftlands

Norman & Japanese Haiku
Write both a Japanese and Norman Haiku.


Traditional Haiku:
There are only three lines, totaling 17 syllables. First line is 5 syllables. The second line is 7
syllables. The third line is 5 syllables like the first. Punctuation and capitalization are up to
the poet, and need not follow the rigid rules used in structuring sentences. Haiku are often
considered nature poems.

Interesting web article found with more information about Japanese Haiku for those interested:
https://www.tofugu.com/japan/haiku/

Norman Haiku:
Rule 1: Touch on the themes of Love, Fashion, and Sheep
Rule 2: Must be 17 Syllables

Rule 3: Last 6 syllables must be "Icky, icky, icky."
(*Optional: A 4th theme: Death! Although not *required* at all, the truly great
Norman Haikists have always been able to work death into some of their poetry.)

Example of Norman Haiku: Acknowledged by the Boreal Master and all scholars everywhere - even those
in unrelated fields - as THE purest and most classical example of Norman Haiku is this:
"No sheep, there I stood, courting Death in my shorts! Icky, icky, icky."

"Norman Haiku - A Made-Up Poetry Form From The West Kingdom"

As taught by Dahrien Cordell at KWCB VIII Saturday afternoon:

Long ago, Master Gerald of Ipsley told me that someone in the West taught him about this
uproariously silly and fun form that really has little to do with any medieval poetic endeavors I've
ever heard of. This class has even been taught at Pennsic University, which should lend it
absolutely no additional credibility. So hide your rank, wear a mask, don't tell the Laurels, then
laugh when they sit beside you! (Battery not included.)
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Northshield Comes Upon You
Brendan O Corraidhe recorded in the Tavern at Middle Kingdom 50 Year Anniversary, the weekend of May
24-27, 2019 in the Barony of Sternveldt (in Danville, Indiana, at the Hendricks County 4-H
Fairground.)
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Oathbinder
Anglo Saxon Alliterative Verse: Oathbinder - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2020 in the ethereal realm.

Anglo Saxon Alliterative Verse:
The rules for constructing one are as follows:

Each line is made up of two half lines or distiches.
When spoken aloud, there will be a natural pause between them. This is the caesura.
Each half line consists of two strongly stressed syllables and an indefinite number of weaker ones.
Stressed syllables rhyme with each other by alliteration.
The first stress of the second half line will rhyme with either of the stresses in the first half
line.
The second stress of the second half line does not usually rhyme with either of the stresses in the
first half line.
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Olaf's House
Blow Someone Else's Horn: Olaf's House (Ragnar Ulfgarson) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2018 in Grey Gargoyles.

Blow Someone Else's Horn
Perform the work of some other SCAdian. Extra applause for memorizing and for doing something that
is not well-known. We’ll have a special chair up front for the author of your piece, if they are
in attendance, to be recognized for their work.
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Orsina's Sonnet
Let Us Not Forget Orsina's Sonnet - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2018 in Grey Gargoyles.

Let Us Not Forget
In honor of a figure from history, either Historical or Modern Middle Ages, create and perform a
piece (song, story, or poem) to remind us of them, their qualities, and/or the deeds they have done.
Or perhaps perform a work composed by an SCA bardic artist who has passed, yet their work lives on
in all who continue to carry it forward.
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Pangur Bán
Pangur Bán (Anon) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Translation: Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at the No Laurels Allowed Concert at Mid-Realm 50 Year.
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Pangur Bn
Period Piece: Pangur Bn - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2021 in the ethereal realm.

Period Piece:
Perform a documentable work of music, song, story, poetry, or prose from among the many eras and
cultures explored by the SCA. Dig out those reference books, blow off the dust (try not to sneeze),
and discover what wonderful treasures are contained therein. Find something, be it silly or
sublime, and amaze us all. Give yourself bonus points if you follow the theme of the day.
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Pentatonic Scale Trick
Spring in Your Step: Pentatonic Scale Trick (Bobby McFerrin) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness 2023 in the Barony of Jararvellir.

Spring in Your Step:
Interpretive dance! Tell us a story as expressed through dance. What is the importance of this art?
Interpretive dance aims to show human emotions, conditions, situations or fantasies by translating
them into movement and dramatic expression.
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Praise for the Barony of Stargate (AUDIO)
Praise for the Barony of Stargate - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness #1 (1991) in the Shire of Windhaven.
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The Seahorse Song
The Seahorse Song - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Better War Through Archery 2024 in the Barony of Sternfeld.

lyrics: Brendan O Corraidhe
music: The Unicorn Song (Shel Silverstein)
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Period Piece: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2016 in Illiton.

Period Piece:
Perform a documentably period piece of music, story, or song (poetry, prose, and so forth are good too). Dig out those reference books, blow off the dust (try not to sneeze), and see what wonderful and magical treasures you can find in them. There is a staggering amount of fantastic material out there. Find something, be it silly or sublime, and amaze us with it.
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Sir Silverthorn's Blue Tunic
Sir Silverthorn's Blue Tunic - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at the Spring Slumber Bardy 2023 in the Barony of Sternfeld.
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Sir Silverthorn's Blue Tunic
Journey on the Blue Roads: Sir Silverthorn's Blue Tunic - Brendan O Coriadhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2021 in the ethereal realm.

Journey on the Blue Roads:
Create an original work or relate an existing work (song, story, poem, prose, play script...) where
the river is, or is a part of, the main focus of the work/narrative that is happening.
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Sir Silverthorn's Blue Tunic
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2015 in Unicorn

Post-Revel
Time to sing everything we didn't get to during the rest of the day :-)
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Sir Silverthornes Blue Tunic
Brendan O Corraidhe with his "true" story recorded in the Tavern at Middle Kingdom 50 Year
Anniversary, the weekend of May 24-27, 2019 in the Barony of Sternveldt (in Danville, Indiana, at the
Hendricks County 4-H Fairground.)
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Some Advice
Brendan O Corraidhe with a wonderful piece by Aramanthra the Viscious in the Tavern at Middle Kingdom
50 Year Anniversary, the weekend of May 24-27, 2019 in the Barony of Sternveldt (in Danville,
Indiana, at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairground.)
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Stones
Blow Someone Else’s Horn: Stones (Iolo FitzOwen) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Atlantian Bardic Madness 2024 in the Barony of Sacred Stone.

Blow Someone Else’s Horn:
Perform a work of another SCAdian that inspires you, and tell us why you chose that piece.

A special seat of honor will be provided if the author of the work is present.
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Stones
Stones (Iolo FitzOwen) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at the Spring Slumber Bardy 2023 in the Barony of Sternfeld.
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Stones
Concert: Stones (Iolo FitzOwen & Gwenllian Gwalch'gaeaf) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2018 in Grey Gargoyles.

Concert:
If anyone has a piece (or pieces) they're dying to perform, but that doesn't really fit any of the
criteria - this is the spot for it.
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Tale of Oathbinder
Mid-Realm Luminaries Concert #1

The Tale of Oathbinder - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Simple Day 2023 in the Barony of Sternfeld.
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Tale of Oathbinder
The Tale of Oathbinder - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Mid-Realm Spring Crown 2023 in the Barony of Cleftlands.
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The Tale of Oathbinder
Brendan O Corraidhe recorded in the Tavern at Middle Kingdom 50 Year Anniversary, the weekend of May
24-27, 2019 in the Barony of Sternveldt (in Danville, Indiana, at the Hendricks County 4-H
Fairground.)
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The Tale of Oathbinder
Once Upon a Dragon: The Tale of Oathbinder - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2018 in Grey Gargoyles.

Once Upon a Dragon
Present a piece - musical, poetry, storytelling - which commemorates, in some way, the history of the Middle Kingdom.
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The Tale of Oathbinder
Concert: The Tale of Oathbinder - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2021 in the ethereal realm.

Concert: If anyone has a piece (or pieces) they're dying to perform, but that doesn't really fit any
of the criteria - this is the spot for it.
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The Tale of Oathbinder
The Tale of Oathbinder - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at the No Laurels Allowed Concert at Mid-Realm 50 Year.
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Three Jolly Coachmen (AUDIO)
Three Jolly Coachmen (Trad) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness #1 (1991) in the Shire of Windhaven.
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Three Witches Walk into a Bar
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2015 in Unicorn

Pass the Tale
All those who wish to participate get up together and tell a tale from beginning to end. The
challenge's patron will 'conduct' by pointing to the person whose turn it is to continue the tale
and deciding when it is time to end.
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To Friendship
Toasting & Boasting: To Friendship - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Mid-Realm Bardic Madness 2023 in the Shire of Narrental.

Toasting & Boasting:
Feast time is traditionally when we raise our glasses high to honor the crown and other deserving
individuals. Speak your toast (or boast) extemporaneously, eloquently, succinctly, and
magniloquently, upon the person, theme, or subject matter selected. Forsoothliness is encouraged!

On the sign-up sheets, some lines have a specific toast subject to prepare to give when signing up
for the challenge. The ones with blank will draw their random subject (a dish on tonights feast
menu) at feast out of a pitcher.
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Uffington Hill
Uffington Hill (Talis Kimberley) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Simple Day 2023 in the Barony of Sternfeld.
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Uffington Hill
Uffington Hill (Talis Kimberley) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness 2023 in the Barony of Jararvellir.
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Uffington Hill
Uffington Hill (Talis Kimberley) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at the Spring Slumber Bardy 2023 in the Barony of Sternfeld.
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Uffington Hill
Concert: Uffington Hill (Talis Kimberley) - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Mid-Realm Bardic Madness 2023 in the Shire of Narrental.

Concert:
If anyone has a piece (or pieces) they're dying to perform, but that doesn't really fit any of the
criteria - this is the spot for it.
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Welcome Home
Row All Together Crew: Welcome Home (Dorigen of the Grey Gate) - Friday Night Bardic

performers:
Miura Suzume (Atlantia),
Brendan O Corraidhe (Mid-Realm),
Cerian Cantwr (Mid-Realm),
Thórvé Skáld Rikardsdottir (Atlantia),
Tegan de Moreton (Atlantia),
Dahrien Cordell (Northshield),
Morgana bro Morganwg (Ealdormere),
Owen Alun (Northshield),
Tali Essen of the Isles (Mid-Realm),
Maddalena Valeta (Atlantia),
Davock Walkere (Meridies),
& Diana Fiona O'Shera (Meridies)
Recorded at Atlantia Bardic Madness 2024 in the Barony of Sacred Stone.

Row All Together Crew:
Any performance requiring two or more performers - scripts, duets, ensembles, etc. Press your
friends into service.
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Who Wrote This *Bleeeeep*: Earl of Airleigh's Daughter
Who Wrote This *Bleeeeep*: Earl of Airleigh's Daughter - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Bardic Madness 2020 in the ethereal realm.

Who Wrote This *Bleeeeep*:
Fix the script- lots of scripted entertainment comes up "short" in the writing department. Written
into corners, plot chasms, too much chewed scenery, historical inaccuracies... How would you change
or edit such a story?
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Witness
Mid-Realm Luminaries Concert #1

Witness - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Simple Day 2023 in the Barony of Sternfeld.
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Witness
Witness - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Better War Through Archery 2024 in the Barony of Sternfeld.
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Witness
Growth: Witness - Brendan O Corraidhe
Recorded at Northshield Bardic Madness 2023 in the Barony of Jararvellir.

Growth:
Seize the day! Do something you've never performed before. Bonus points if it's documentably from
our period or in period style.
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