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[AET] Have Fun Storming the Castle

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:28:32 -0400

Start: 2008/11/15 - 09:00

End: 2008/11/15 - 21:00

Timezone: US/Eastern

description:
Come one, come all to our castle! Hang your banner high in the great hall at the Hael's castle! Our event is to be held at Tonawanda Castle, 69 Delaware Ave., Tonawanda, New York, 14150. Yes this is a new site, a must see.

The site is open at 9am and closes at 9pm.

The autocrat is Mistress Gillian Llywellyn of Ravenspur gillianhartner@hotmail.com). Our new and upcoming feastocrat is Lord Constantine Blackhart. If you have dietary questions please email him at sginter@roadrunner.com

Location:
Barony of the Rhydderich Hael (Tonawanda, New York)

Air Trebuchet

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 14:01:29 -0400

Members of the Trebuchet Transport Cooperative of Albany (TTCA) in Albany, New York, feel they have an answer to rising fuel costs using medieval technology: Trebuchet Transport!

[MER] Arabian Nights

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:44:06 -0400

Start: 2008/07/04 - 18:00

End: 2008/07/06 - 12:00

Timezone: US/Eastern

description:
Come one come all to the 30th anniversary of the Shire of Arenal celebrated at Arabian Nights this July 4th and 5th, in Pensacola FL. This year's theme is A Mongol's Paradise XXXanadu! We are focusing on the melding of cultures resulting from the Mongol invasion of the Arabs in the 13th century.

The traditional Lion of the Desert double elimination tourney and Lord Malcolm Mcphee light weapons Rose Tourney will be held on Saturday.

Location:
Shire of Arenal (Pensacola, Florida)

[OUT] Jester's Folly

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:14:51 -0400

Start: 2008/06/20 - 17:00

End: 2008/06/22 - 12:00

Timezone: US/Mountain

description:
Want a chance to bring out the big toys? The rapidly approaching Jester's Folly has just such a reason; Breach or Defend the Caerthen Fortress Wall. Any and all Combat Approved Siege equipment will find a place in the Siege Battle on Saturday, June 21st.The heavy troops on all sides will be counting on the Siege Engineers to make an opening in that wall.

Imagine... a beautiful wooded encampment where we can relax and enjoy

Location:
Barony of Caer Galen (Lupton, Colorado)

Onager Catapult Kits

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:25:00 -0500

Onager offers replicas of ancient catapults as used by the Romans and other cultures up until the medieval period. These are fully functional wooden kits. Makes a great display piece, science project or gift for anyone with an interest in history, engineering or physics.visit Onager Catapult Kits

Trebuchet Model Kits

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:20:09 -0500

Build a working model trebuchet! Many sizes and styles are available, all fully functional. Makes a great display piece, educational project or gift for anyone with an interest in history, engineering or physics.visit Trebuchet Model Kits

Trebuchet

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:05:23 -0500

Questioning the relevance of your hobby to the real world? Then this comic from XKCD will give you a chuckle.

Modern siege engine throws bowling ball 80 feet

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 18:36:19 -0500

The modern meets the medieval when some bored engineers from Harcos, Inc. decided to turn an industrial robot into a catapult capable of bashing a car with a bowling ball 80 feet away.

Estrella War XXIV: Important Heavy Combat/Siege Announcements

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:15:34 -0500

Duchess Katerina O'Callaghan reports the latest martial and siege weapon announcements for the upcoming Estrella War XXIV.

Treubuchet flings old cars

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:32:41 -0400

Really hate your old car? Perhaps you should offer it up to the "Crazy Farmers" for use as trebuchet ammunition?

Siege the Day

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:32:28 -0400

Start: 2007/09/21 - 14:00

End: 2007/09/23 - 14:00

Timezone: US/Central

description:
Shattered Oak Shire’s third Siege the Day Event is coming soon! Help us replicate a Medieval Siege. You’ll see Siege Weapons demonstrations & contests, engage in Heavy Combat, Rapier Combat, Archery & Thrown Weapon competitions, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, and much, much more!

FREE! Site fee is DONATION ONLY, and will be split between Event Costs and Northshield Endowment Fund.

Location:
Shire of Shattered Oak (Hixton, Wisconsin)

Englishman flings pianos with his trebuchet

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:18:21 -0400

What do rich - and somewhat eccentric - Englishmen do with their money? Why, they build giant trebuchets and fling flaming pianos to their doom, of course! Watch the YouTube video.

Otto Langhorn von Baden Atenveldt's first Commander of the Order of the Siege Engineers

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:52:24 -0400

Alianora da Lyshåret reports that Baron Otto Langhorn von Baden has been created the Premiere Commander of the Order of Atenveldt's Siege Engineer in the Kingdom of Atenveldt.

Baronial Muster

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 16:18:16 -0400

Start: 2007/07/20 - 17:00

End: 2007/07/22 - 14:00

Timezone: Canada/Eastern

description:
Our theme is “Have a Summer Fling” – Trebuchets and Catapults are all welcome (when accompanied by responsible adult). Please bring your own or use our very limited supplies (branches, rope, advice). A largish Traction Trebuchet (see websites) that uses human power teams that haul down ropes will be provided so TRACTION TREBUCHET

The Canton of Greyfells presents:
Baronial Muster
R R #3 Napanee, ON

Location:
Canton of Greyfells (Napanee, Ontario)

Wright State University trebuchet competition held

Wed, 2 May 2007 07:59:55 -0400

Master Phillip the Pilgrim reports that Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio recently held a trebuchet competition as a way to get high school students interested in science.