I got to attend Kingdom Twelfth Night this year with my friend who I've been trying to get to events for a couple of years now. Luckily it was only about 30 minutes from where she lives, so it made it easy. She was nervous, but had a good time and is already planning to attend Ymir with me. My friends and chosen family did an amazing job welcoming her and making her feel comfortable and a part of everything - it's one of the things I love about my SCA.
I even stayed for evening court so she could get her first-timer swag. I was taking her picture like I was a stage mom.
Twelfth Night is not, traditionally, my favorite event. I am a creature of comfort who likes to have my own space to retreat to when I want to just vibe, and you don't have that at Twelfth Night. It forces you to be more social and moving around and that's not my usual scene. I did my best for my friend, though, and we did have a good time with the royal bardic competition, the roses fashion show, and all the merchants. We also got to visit with a number of my family, which was amazing.
We also left to get early dinner before court because there wasn't a lot going on.
The highlight for me, however, was that I got a new Round Boy (tm) from Claybaby Pottery. Behold. Hasenpfeffer.
He joined his brothers, Hubertus the Sheep and Cletus the Elephant, on my shelf.
Those keeping track at home will note that most of my Household HATE my Round Boys (tm) and call them cursed or creepy and enjoy teasing me by insulting them. They bring me joy, though, and I'm very excited to continue my tradition and collection.
