The Barony of the Osprey presents: Gatalop XXV October 23-26, 2008
Fort Gaines
51 Bienville Blvd.
Dauphin Island, Al 36528
Once again, we will transform Ft. Gaines on Dauphin Island into the Meridian Fortress by the Sea!
Directions: Take your best route to I-10 west of I-65 to exit 17 South towards Dauphin Island. Follow the road until it dead-ends on the Island at the 3-way stop ( SCA signs will be posted ), take a left and follow to Ft. Ga ines.
As the leaves fall from the trees and the nights grow short and chill - something stirs in the mountains. Could it be? Could the stories be true? Yes! The old-timers say that the Hawkwood Howl is returning and we know they?re always right! Please join the denizens of the Barony of Hawkwood for a weekend full of fun and fright. You never know what might happen when the Hawkwood Howl returns!
The Autumn days in Hawkwood can be quite magical, so to honor that
The year is 146O. It has been a good year and the shire harvest has been bountiful. But danger threatens. The Act of Accord has been passed by parliament naming Edward, Duke of York as the rightful heir to the thrown. Queen Margaret is marching south with her Scottish recruits determined to protect her son's interests. Her hungry army has been promised unlimited plunder and the Shire residents face starvation. Who will Protect them? Who will Defend them? The townspeople offer a great prize to the champions who step forward!
Swiftly autumn is coming upon us, the forbearer of winter's chills. We must stock up our storehouses against the cold months ahead - the time for the Great Hunt is nigh!
The Great Hunt
October 24th-26th, 2008
Flying Horse Ranch,
21 Snowberry Lane,
Artesia, NM 88210
Hosted by the Shire of Gleann Medonach
Schedule
Site Opens October 24th 4:00 PM and closes October 26th 12:00 PM
TNT 14 -- Treaties Not Turks / The First Crusade Arrives in Constantinople. It's autumn of 1096 and we're in Constantinople, the capital of a mighty empire that considers itself the successor to Rome as the center of learning and culture. As the western endpoint of the Silk Road and other caravan routes, and a major seaport, it's also a major crossroads for commerce.
We invite one and all to travel to the lands of the Barony of the Eldern Hills for our twenty-eighth annual Samhain Celebration. Bring your best skills for our Thrown Weapons, Bardic, and Arts & Sciences Competitions, which will determine our newest titled champions. Our array of activities will delight both you and your children, including our first ever Youth Chivalric Class and Tournament. And don?t forget to bring treats for our traditional Mischief and Morsels activity on Saturday evening!
The Shire of Seawinds sends fair greetings to our friends, far and near. May your harvest be bountiful and your hearts be light, for soon the long nights will come. Dark foes, our ancient enemies, are rising against us, intent to do us harm. it is because of this that we are asking you brave warriors of Ansteorra to stand forth and answer the call to arms! We beseech you to join us in defending our beloved Shire. But we warn you, if you be faint of heart or not of sound mind, you may not survive the horrors that await you.
We invite one and all to join us for our third annual celebration of the feast of Saint Crispin! Our event is themed on the battle of Agincourt that was fought in northern France as part of the Hundred Years' War. The battle was fought on a rainy Saint Crispin’s Day, in 1415 between the English and Welsh army of King Henry V and the French army of King Charles VI.
The many fights to be had throughout the day will sate Fighter and Fencers alike. For the fencers, your day will begin with a melee on an hourglass shaped field; you will later fight the Tavern Brawl as well as a Fencing Tourney. For the Heavy Fighters, you have many battles ahead of you, all with combat archery. The Heavy Tavern Brawl will take place in the afternoon, hand weapons only please.
Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands (Dorseyville, Pennsylvania)
The Central Region of Ansteorra is calling the Rapier Community to come for
an exciting day of classes from Marshalling, running a list, fighting
techniques, side sword, and many others.
Even if you are not a rapier fighter, The Center has beautiful grounds to
explore and plenty of activities for children as well. Your site fee
includes full admission to the Center and its grounds.
The Barony of Elfsea will be hosting a tavern for lunch to raise funds for
On the twenty-fifth day of October A.S. XLIII, King Darius IV and Queen Alethea will be choosing Their Heirs by right of arms.
The event site is a camp ground with acres of woods and a tranquil lake. The tournament will be held in a large grassy field lined with trees. A field adjacent to the tourney field has a large fire circle, an open-sided pavilion with fire hearth and another smaller grassy area. Privies are located throughout the site. Hot showers are available as well, near the list field. All buildings are wheelchair accessible, but the trail from the list field to the feast hall is very hilly and may not be easy for wheelchairs (but there is a road that can be used).
The University of Tir Righ is pleased to announce the classes for the Shire of Lionsdale's Fall University Session to be held October 25th and 26th in Chilliwack, BC.
Pre-registration is required; the pre-registration form can be downloaded from the Kingdom website at http://www.antir.sca.org/Pubs/forms/LionsdaleRegistration.pdf
Lionsdale (Abbotsford & Chilliwack, British Columbia)
Come and join us as we welcome newcomers to our group with a Russian style feast. There will be classes, games, and entertainment. There will also be rapier fencing during the day. An adult bardic will be held after the event for those 21 and up. Please contact the autocrat for more information.
Site Information:
St. Mary's Gym
2934 Mill Bay Rd
Kodiak AK 99615.
Border Downs Project Day: Norse Poetry and Prose Edition
WHO: You! Me! Them! Everyone!
WHAT: Project Day, with a focus on norse poetry and prose
WHERE: Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD
Take your best route to the section of South Grange Ave that sits between 26th and 33rd streets. Look for the SCA sign. There will be a big parking lot, so park there, then head into the building with the bright blue on the front. That is the Commons. Once you are inside the Commons, head to the right, past the mailboxes. When you reach the end of the mail boxes, take a left down that hallway and you will be on site! Look for the SCA signs once you have hit the right area of Grange.
