Löwenmähne is responsible for organizing the tournament heraldry at Crown Tournaments, Coronation, and 12th Night, and town crier duties at An Tir/West War (when An Tir is hosting). This involves participating in the Invocation of the List (including Championships, although this duty may be delegated to another herald), organizing the Processional and providing directions to the participants to assist them in lining up, assigning heralds to each list that is open for heavy fighting and rapier fighting for all the tournaments that request it (Crown Tournament is always heralded). In addition, as the fighters sign in for Crown Tournament, Löwenmähne provides them with their precedence order (in coordination with Dexter Gauntlet). Löwenmähne also coordinates with Black Lion to ensure the heralds' pavilion is set up on the list field at Crown Tournament.
Löwenmähne also coordinates with Black Lion to ensure the heralds' pavilion is set up on the list field at Crown Tournament.
This job requires working with the marshals and the list ministers to ensure a smoothly run tournament. It is heavily recommended that Löwenmähne be at all Crown Tournament and Coronation events, and when applicable An Tir/West War. You do not need to have a great voice to do either job as long as you can wrangle volunteers and organize the necessary activities. This is a great job if you tend to specialize in at-event service but shy away from paperwork behind the scenes.
Time requirement: 10-20 hours per event, depending on size of the lists and the number of tournaments
This position requires:
Consistent and reliable internet and computer access, including an internet browser
Good communication skills, diplomacy, discretion
Organization, and the ability to stay cool under pressure
Minimum transport: Two 18 gallon Rubbermaid totes (supplies/tabards) One 6’ banner bag (optional)
Recommended: Familiarity with and ability to train others in the progression of typical tournaments and field heraldry practices, and in the patter
Recommended, but not required: Familiarity with name pronunciation and style/title practices
Useful, but not required: Ability to train others in vocal technique
Duties & Responsibilities:
Coordinate with Black Lion and, as needed, kingdom teamster to ensure timely setup of the Black Lion pavilion to be used by Löwenmähne during tournaments
Provide at least two printed copies of the OP for use during Lists sign-ups
Work closely with Black Lion, the Earl Marshal, and the Lists to ensure the smooth heralding of tournaments and town cries
Recruit, support, and supervise Town Crier to ensure the heralding of town cries
Arrange for someone to cover duties at events if unable to attend
Coordinate the needs of multiple fields with the assignment of multiple heralds of varying levels of experience and ability, including compensating for the loss of a voice
Recruit, train, and supervise field heralds and town criers, both ad hoc and formal deputies
Create training and working materials as appropriate and knowledgeable
Other duties and projects as assigned