Defending the Gate IV

description:
Safe within their walls, the defenders listen to the sounds of the besieging army outside. The early morning attack had surprised them, and no one knew if their hurriedly sent messengers had gotten through. Suddenly the guard cries out a warning. Far down the road another army is headed their way. Fear begins to sweep through their ranks, for how can they hold out against more? And then the wind picks up, whipping banners around for the watchers to see. A cheer rises from behind the walls. The allies have come!

In order to celebrate the alliances that strengthen us all, all competitions will be for teams, not individuals. In addition, there are "Alliance Points" that can be won by competitors. The Barony, Shire, or Canton that wins the most "Alliance Points"€� will win a war banner for their group crafted by the skilled banner makers of Sudentorre. Please see the website for more details.

Site:
The Lee Hill Community Center, 1 HCC Drive (Cosner Drive), Fredericksburg, VA 22407. The hall opens at 10 am and closes at 10 pm. No alcohol or pets allowed. Site is wheelchair accessible. Parking is limited, carpooling recommended.

Website: http://sudentur.atlantia.sca.org/dtg4.php

Martial Activities: Tournaments will be held for Heavy Weapons, Archery, Rapier, and Thrown Weapons, and possibly Combat Archery. List tables will open at 10:30 am with authorizations/armor inspections to follow. Marshal-in-Charge: Baron Turgeis Hakonarson (Mike Daywalt, Turgeis_Hakonson@verizon.net

A&S competitions: Did you ever do illumination on a scroll and someone else did the calligraphy? Help a friend sew or knit a project? One of you carved an object or built a chest while someone else painted it? This is the competition for both of you. Keeping with the theme of the day we will host a team competition for alliance points. Entries will need to have been contributed to by 2-3 people. There will be an adult division and a children's division. The children's team can have 1 adult and 1-2 children or all children. Adult contribution needs to be less than 60%. Both team competition winners will contribute to the alliance points for their group. Join a friend and help your group to glory. There will also be an open display for our artisans to show their projects both complete and works in progress. Any questions please contact Baroness Sunniva Kyrre Sunniva_Kyrre@verizon.net

Merchants: Fees are $3 per merchant space. Merchant space is outdoors and unprotected. Contact Lady Rowen ferch Rhys (Amy Neumann, mdvlsoul@aol.com )

Children's activities: will be run by THLady Aelfwynn of Whitby (Michelle McDaniel, mcdanielm@si.edu

Lunch: A noonday meal will be available for purchase. For your convenience, you will be able to pay for your lunch in advance. Lunch will be $4 (but only $3 if purchased before 3/26).

Feast auction: Servers from the Renaissance Club of Mary Washington College will once again be autioned off in a traditional style. Limited quantities available. If no service is purchased for your table, service will be at your own risk.

Silent auction: Come try your luck in winning the best bargain at the table!

Feast: A sumptuous meal for 100 is being prepared by Lady Morgaine of Donegal (Julie Bright, jbright@wwlnk.net Please contact her for any dietary concerns. A full feast menu will be posted online shortly.

Dancing: After the feast put on your dancing shoes as Lady Rowen ferch Rhys teaches and leads dances.

Fees: Member / Non-Member / Child (6-12)
Site Fee: $6 ($5 before 3/26) / $9 ($8 before 3/26) / $4 ($3 before 3/26)
Feast: $8 / $8 / $5
Notes: Children 5 and under are quests of the Canton. Lunch is available for $4 ($3 before 3/26) and can be paid for in advance.

Reservations: Lord Siegfried McClure (James Ernst)siegfriedmcclure@aol.com

Autocrat: Lady Elizabeth of Hadley Hall (Elizabeth Ernst), shalandara@aol.com

Directions:
From the North/Northwest: I-95 south to Fredericksburg, Virginia. Take exit 126. At the bottom of the exit turn right onto Route 1 South. Turn left onto Route 17 at the light. See directions from the intersection of Route 1 and Route 17 below. From the South/Southwest: I-95 north to Fredericksburg, Virginia. Take exit 1268 to Route 1 South. Turn left onto Route 17 at the light. See directions from the intersection of Route 1 and Route 17 below. From Route 1 & Route 17 South: Travel on Route 17 for 5.5 miles and turn left at the light onto Route 2. Go 2 miles and turn right onto HCC Drive. Follow the road into the park. From the East: If you are coming through King George County, take the Blue and Gray Parkway (Route 3 Bypass). Go .5 miles, take Dixon Street exit onto Route 2. Go 2 miles and turn left onto HCC drive. Follow the road into the park.