[WES] La Prova Dura

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Harken, the call once again resounds from the dry expanse of Cynagua to the far reaches of the Known World. Send us your most valiant warriors and their inspirational consorts for three days of fighting, revelry, and pageantry. On the list field, each fighter takes on all comers until only the best remains standing. From the sidelines, the grace and beauty of the consorts inspires the combatants to unsurpassed feats of chivalry and valor. La Prova Dura celebrates the best of the Society for Creative Anachronism.

San Benito County Fairgrounds
9000 Airline Highway
Tres Pinos, California 95075

The Shire of Canale invites you to return to this event without equal!

Schedule of Tournaments:
Saturday, April 19th, 2008 – La Prova del Valor - The Proof of Valor Round Robin Tourney. Fighters will be divided into fields. Each fighter on a given field will fight every other fighter on that field. (ie: If there are 80 fighters, there will be 20 on a field. Win or lose, a fighter will fight 19 times on that field.) The top fighter from each field will advance to the semi-finals.

Sunday, April 20th, 2008 – La Prova di Amore - The Proof of Love Invitational Tourney. The gallery will chose the most chivalrous fighters from each field who did not advance to the semi-finals on the previous day. Those fighters will compete in their consorts’ names for the glory of their consorts.

Requests for Fighters:
Heraldry – In keeping with the pageantry for the event, each fighter is requested to have a banner displaying his or her arms. Also, his or her heraldic theme should extend to surcoats or other persona appropriate attire, shields, and livery for retinue. Charges need not be displayed on all items, but the heraldic color scheme should be continued throughout. Fighters are further requested to have one herald/household for invocation. If you do not have a herald, some will be available for hire.

Letter of Intent – Each fighter is requested to submit a letter of intent to the Letter of Intent list. This letter will allow the other fighters to train for the challenges that will face them. It will also let the autocrat plan for the number of fields and support staff needed. If you are not equal to writing, please still come and fight. If you are able to put words to paper, please include your name in the subject line for ease of filing. Previously submitted letters (including from Prova I) are available for viewing in The Archives. You need not join the list to post a message or to view the archives (although there will be a small delay while the moderator approves your post). However, if you would like to receive everyone else’s Letter of Intent please join the Letter of Intent email list.

Autocrat - Sir Gemini, Viscount DeGrendelusRules of the Lists – All combat will be conducted using current Kingdom of the West Combat Standards. Western calibration will be used for all combat.

Feast:
There will be a Prime Rib Feast with entertainment on Saturday evening. Servings of the feast will be limited but off-board seating will be available for those who would like to enjoy the entertainment. Menu and reservations details to follow.

Other Meals:
Several Households will be offering meals for donation to ease the cooking burden for both West Kingdom populace and Canale’s noble visitors alike.

The Canton of Caer Darth will be offering Friday Dinner. Come join them for a late night snack after your pavilion is built.

House Regolla della Donna, ably led by the Beautiful Anna Serra, will be offering Saturday Breakfast.

Clan Insanium will again be tackling a mid-tournament lunch.

Finally, Haus von Schwetzingen, the Proprietors of the Saucy Wench Tavern, will be serving Sunday Breakfast.

Merchants:
Please contact the autocrat to reserve a space on site.

Volunteers:
There is a yahoo group established for those who wish to serve, either prior to the event or on the day. To join, please email or visit the yahoogroup page.

If you have any further questions, please contact the volunteer coordinator.

Out-of-Kingdom and/or Out-of-California Guests:
Visitors - We have several households with tents and pavilions available for visitors. If you need space or have questions, please contact our hospitality coordinator.

Hosts – We are looking for more host families to provide pavilions, camping space, and/or transportation assistance. If you can help in any of these areas, please contact our hospitality coordinator.

Registration and Fees:
We are planning on having the event listed on ACCEPS starting in December/January. Further pre-registration and on-site registration details to follow.

The $3 non-member surcharge will be assessed at the gate if applicable. The West Kingdom Welcoming Committee will be on hand to pay the NMS for any who does not hold a paid membership in our fair Society.

Driving Directions and Local Arrangements:
Directions from major cities, websites for nearby airports, points of local Interest, local accommodations…

http://laprovadura.shireofcanale.org/