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Mark Your Calendars! AEthelmearc Pennsic Happenings!

27 Wednesday Jul 2022

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Pennsic is just around the corner! What’s going on in, for and by our Kingdom? Read on for info about The Kingdom Encampment, Volunteer Opportunities, Royal Courts, Vigils and Elevations, Kingdom Activities, Populace War Points, and more! (Disclaimer: All info gathered from reputable sources, but may be incomplete, and/or subject to change.)

All About Royal

Æthelmearc Royal (“Royal” or “AE Royal” as it’s commonly called) is the heart of our Kingdom’s Activities. Located in block N04, next to First Aid Point, it features:

  • A Hospitality Tent and Table with greeters, schedules, retainer & guard signups, and a message board detailing happenings of the day and changes in schedule. You can even leave messages for Royalty, Their staff, and officers!
  • There’s also a large populace pavilion at the front where anyone can stop in and rest, with  breezes from fans, cold water, and charging ports (limited availability).
  • An inner courtyard area with a meeting tent, firepit, open space, and more (must be on the schedule to use).
  • AE Scribal tents with classes of all kinds! Check the class list and message board!
  • A private area in the back where our beloved Royals live (must be invited).

Volunteers Needed for the Kingdom!

Æthelmearc Royal is an incredible resource, but it’s big and robust! Something of that grand caliber doesn’t spring forth from the field like Athena! Many volunteers are needed for both set up and tear down. It takes a while, but it can seem like a breeze if there’s lots of people to help. Consider spending a couple hours:

  • Set up is Sunday, 7/31, starting at 10am (will go into the afternoon)
  • Tear down is Friday, 8/12, starting at 10am (will go into the afternoon)

Volunteers are also needed to staff the Hospitality table. Some might call it the cushiest volunteer opportunity at Pennsic. A nice seat in the shade and breeze, with plenty of water, opportunity to charge your phone, and lots of smiling faces! Plus, you’re in the know!

You can also sign up to volunteer a little of your time to retain or guard for Their Majesties or Highnesses. There will be sign-ups at Hospitality, or better yet, contact Their staffs ahead of time! (Sign up for the King & Queen, Sign up for the Prince & Princess). You’ll see so many sides of our War you may not see otherwise!

Of special note: The Herald’s Office and Signet will have a backlog scroll binder at hospitality – look at it for your backlog scrolls and your friends, too! Leave a message for the Heralds & Scribes to let them know how to get that beautiful new scroll to you!

Let’s Celebrate! Kingdom Celebrations!

Come participate in Opening Ceremonies! Sing and march and show the Knowne World who we are! We have the BEST seats in the house, as the home Kingdom! Muster 11am middle Saturday at AE Royal (bring water, shade, and your Kingdom and Baronial colors!). We’ll march out together in time for the ceremonies to begin by the Castle at noon.

The Æthelmearc Kingdom Party, one of the most anticipated gatherings of the War, organized by THL Sumayya al Ghaziyya, with food by Lady Sorcha MacKenzie… This years theme is Carnival! We will have delicious foods, libations, games, favors from our potters, fire performers, and a special musical guest (yeah, it’s totally that one)! Monday 8/8, 8pm, AE Royal.

Let Us Entertain You! And Fight You!

Our amazing populace is talented, indeed! Check out these amusements, put on by our people, for the enjoyment of all!

  • Wed Peace Week (8/3) come all bards for the Haakon Oaktall Anniversary Bardic Circle in AE Royal
  • For the Scribes, Monday 8/8 from 2 to 6pm, join the Æthelmearc Scribal Tea to meet and greet your fellow scribes! In Scribal Tent 1 in AE Royal
  • Seneschals, come for the AE Seneschal Happy Hour (No Business Allowed) 5pm Mon 8/8 in AE Royal (big tent)
  • Mon War Week (8/8) 7:30pm – the Debatable Choir performs at the Performing Arts tent
  • Mon War Week (8/8) 9pm – I Genesii (THE GREATEST COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE TROUPE IN THE KNOWNE WORLD) performs at the Performing Arts tent, as they search for their missing Vecchi. We won’t reprint the entire announcement here, but it does involve the word “sploosh”!

Enjoy participating in, or spectating these special sporting events, put on by our people:

  • Rapier Novice Tournament – super fun! Rapier novices (less than 5 years fencing, no Kingdom fencing awards, no tourney wins) will NOT want to miss this! A perennial favorite organized by our own Master Po Silvertop the Rogue – so MANY PRIZES! Wed 8/10 at 10am, Rapier field.
  • Need more fencing? Our Kingdom hosts the Ladies’ Rapier Tourney from 10 to noon on Monday 8/10 (inclusive of all non-male genders)
  • Oh yes, yes it is! The Return of Helga Ball! Sun 8/7, 6-9pm. Let’s just say it involves some folks in aprons viciously defending their territory with a cabbage. It’s amazing! No experience necessary. No equipment needed besides an apron (cabbages provided). Ladies team sport, 18+ only.
  • Youth combatants pay heed! Tarl’s Youth Polearm Tournament is Monday (8/8) from 7 to 9pm on the field.
  • But wait, there’s more! Wed 8/10 from 6 to 8pm, adult and youth fighters team up for the Æthelmearc Tag Team Tournament. It’s not one to miss, and a favorite of our youth fighters!

Vigils and Courts and Elevations, OH MY!

The largest Æthelmearc Royal Court at Pennsic is Tuesday of War Week (8/9) at 6pm in the AE Royal Encampment (CHANGE of venue!!).

There will be multiple additional Courts throughout the War. Here they are presented copy-and-pastable, and organized by the known Æthelmearc Vigils and Elevations (other awards will be happening at these times, too!):

THL Renata le Rouge: Vigil Sat 8/6, 6pm, Debatable Lands N10 (Fletchers). Elevation to Laurel at additional Kingdom Court Sun 8/7, 6pm AE Royal at Debatable Lands Party (Baronial Court at 4:30). [Note: Morien McBain & Michael of Northwood will be sent to vigil from this Kingdom Court.]

THL Ottlige Rappoltsweiler: Vigil Mon 8/8, 4pm, Hunters Home encampment on Mt Eislinn. Elevation to Laurel at main Kingdom Court Tues 8/9, 6pm AE Royal

Master Morien MacBain: Vigil at Sun 8/7, 6:30pm, Lusty Wench camp E17. Induction to Laurel at additional Kingdom Court Monday 8/8 6pm (before Kingdom party) at AE Royal.

Sir Michael of Northwood: Vigil Sun 8/7 evening, at Kynges Bridge camp. Induction to Pelican at main Kingdom Court Tues 8/9, 6pm AE Royal

Mistress Caroline of Burgundy: Vigil Wed 8/10, 11am (after Novice Tourney), Rapier Field. Induction to Master of Defense at additional Kingdom Court Wed 8/10 ~4pm Rapier Field [Note: Vigil is in combination with vigils of THL Guillaume and Countess Kathryn, lately of the Mid]

THL Guillaume le Noir: Vigil Wed 8/10, 11am (after Novice Tourney), Rapier Field. Elevation to Chivalry at additional Kingdom Court Thurs 8/11 ~1pm (after the Bridge Battles) Heavy Field [Note: Vigil is in combination with vigils of Mistress Caroline and Countess Kathryn, lately of the Mid]

Order Meetings and Booze

The Æthelmearc Brewers’ Guild Bar is open for Order Meetings! And also various events in and about AE Royal throughout War Week. Huzzah!

Laurel Meeting, AE Royal, Sat 8/6 at 10am
Pelican Meeting, AE Royal, Sat 8/6 at 5pm
Gage Meeting, AE Battlefield Pavilion, Wed 8/10, 2pm
Chivalry Meeting, AE Battlefield Pavilion, Wed 8/10, 3pm

YOU Can Help Us Win!

In addition to joining your comrades-at-arms on the heavy and fencing fields of honor (see schedule for details), in the many field War Point opportunities, you can score some points in non-field activities as well!

  • A&S Populace War Point – Take or teach classes, most of War! Teaching a class gets you 5 points (5 points total no matter how many classes you teach), attending a class earns one point per class attended. Make sure to add your tally mark at the end of your class! Read more!
  • Archery & Thrown Weapons Populace War Points – throughout War Week! Check the Pennsic Martial Schedule for details.
  • Service War Point – it definitely exists, but remains mysterious at this time. All we know is that there is a Google document to record your service hours to the War.

Of General Interest

Pennsic War will be following Æthelmearc’s Covid Policies. You cannot get into the War without proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test within 72 hours from a medical facility. You’ll need to mask up at troll and other areas (but not most). Read the FAQs here.

The A&S War Champs War Point will be held Wed 8/10, from about 10am to 5pm in the Great Hall – cheer on our team!

Would you like to help the War itself? You can volunteer for the War! Just go up to your area of interest and volunteer. [Hint: Children’s Point is greatly needing some folks!). Read a bit more about the options here.

Families take note! The Known World Children’s Fete (Ages 4+) returns on Wed 8/10 from 10am to 1pm (registration begins at 9am) in the Great Hall! Arts, crafts, games, entertainment, snacks, and more! Read more here.

At 4pm, Wed 8/10, there will be a Known World Equestrian Meeting in AE Royal

The Memorial Ship Ceremony will be Thurs 8/11 from 1p to 6pm. Visit White Wolf & Phoenix merchant booth for details. It will feature in particular for Viscount Edward Zifran of Gendy. He was a long time icon of the Pennsic War, the East Kingdom, and friend to many here in our Kingdom.

Feel the need to run? The Unofficial Half Marathon starts at 7am middle Saturday, meet at First Aid Point (right by AE Royal!)

Want to know more about Pennsic happenings? Check out the full schedule here. Other resources (including a printable handout, event guide, and university booklet) HERE.

SEE YOU THERE!

Year of Tournaments Finalists Announced!

31 Monday Dec 2018

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January 24, 2018 marked the 20th Anniversary of the Barony of Endless Hills being a Barony and in celebration of this their Excellencies Steffan and Fiona, declared 2018 would be a year of Tournaments. There were monthly Tournaments (in Fencing and Heavy) with all winners gaining admission to a final tournament held on January 1, 2019. Each of these tournaments were different, playing on different strength and weaknesses of the combatants. Each winner of this will receive a sword, a hand carved horn from Valhalla horns, and a few more prizes being thrown in the day of. You didn’t have to be a member of the Barony to win. We now are happy to announce our finalists.

It started with a bang in January holding the first Two Tournaments on the same night.

We had a touching moment in February when the Fencing winner Don Po, give his spot to THL Katerin Stark in honor of her late Husband Wolfgang. Also in February Sir Murdoch came out on top in the Heavy tourney.

In March Lord Attila Soldus was the first out of Kingdom winner, but he was surely not the last. THL Lotharius became the first competitor to get a first round bye, by winning both the March Tournament and the Endless Baronial Champion for Heavy. Don Po became Endless Hills Fencing Champion earning himself a spot.

April saw two new winners with THL Caitrina Gordon on the fencing side and Lord Ulfkell Dunglesson winning those tourneys. Conversely May saw two repeat winners with Lord Attila and Sir Murdoch earning themselves first round byes.

At melee Madness Memorial Day weekend Sir Thorsol  and Baintighearna Ania gained admission though their skill at arms.

The heat of the summer brought us 5 winners, in June Don Po secured himself a first round bye, and THL Heinrich fought hard to win himself a spot. In July to locals to Endless Hills, Lord Chaghagan and Lord Vassilis both got there ticket into the tourney, but in August, traveling from a faraway land Baron Fearghus prevailed.

As fall came to the Endless Hills new comer Agnar won the fencing tourney, with the spectacular Sir Beatrix dominating the field. October brought another new comer to the Fencing forefront, Ivar, and yet another Peer, Master Tigernach took the heavy tourney. As autumn came to a close, Don Jehan overcame his fencing opponents, and Lord Gregory outlasted his heavy rivals.

Finally in December, the Fencers had two winners, THL Alianora Bronhulle, and Lord Ian Douglas, and in Heavy Righ-Tuatha Cormacc capped off the year.

Their Excellencies each chose a fencer and a heavy among all of the tourney spots, as all fought accorded themselves well at multiple Tourneys. His Excellency chose, Lady Jenevieve, and Lord Salvador, her Excellency chose Lord Damiano, and THL Sterling.

Any one of these fighters can win. If you want to come see this tournament, fight byes are just come do pickups with the competitors, you are all invited to Steel Therapy New Years edition, on January 1st. at our regular practice site 1160 Chase Road, Shavertown PA 18708  From Noon, until people don’t want to fight anymore. There is no admission, but bring a covered dish.

Article by Righ-Tuatha Cormacc mac Gilla Brigde

Fencing
Tournament Winner
January Lord Lucha Delion
February THL Katerin Starcke
March Lord Attila Soldus
Baronial Champion Don Po Silvertop the Rogue
April THL Caitrina Gordon
May Lord Attila Soldus
Melee Madness Baintighearna Ania Mhoireach
June Don Po Silvertop the Rogue
July Lord Chaghagan Ghunan
September Agnar Ulfjolterson
October Ivar inn Bjorn
November Don Jehan LaBlanc
December #1 THL Alianora Bronhulle
December #2 Lord Ian Douglas
Baron’s Choice Lady Jenevieve Spillane
Baroness’ Choice Lord Damiano Vitalie della Fonda

 

Heavy
Tournament Winner
January Righ-Tuatha Cormacc mac Gilla Brigde
February Sir Murdoch Bayne
March THL Lotharius qui et Segimundus
Baronial Champion THL Lotharius qui et Segimundus
April Lord Ulfkell Dunglesson
May Sir Murdoch Bayne
Melee Madness Sir Thorsol Solinauga
June THL Heinrich Braüer
July Lord Vassilis Monevassios
August Baron Fearghus O’Conchobhair
September Sir Beatrix Krieger
October Master Tigernach mac Cathail
November Lord Gregory Hillson
December Righ-Tuatha Cormacc mac Gilla Brigde
Baron’s Choice Lord Salvador Moro di Medici
Baroness’ Choice THL Sterling de la Rosa

January Winners Righ-Tuath Cormacc and Lord Lucha

Don Po and The Honorable Lady Katerin

Front Row right to left Lord Attila, Lady Alanna, Don Po, Don Jehan, Back row Noble Romey, Fingan, Lord Curt, Lord Salvador, Lady Melissa, Baron Leo, Lady Jenevieve, Righ-Tuatha Cormacc, THL Sterling, THL Caitrina

February’s Tournament, front left to right, Lord Ulfkell, Lord Dememtri, Lord Vassils, Lady Kryslalis, Lord Eustacious, THL Sterling, Fingan, Back Row, Master Tigernach, Lord Gregory, Baron Sylvester, Sir Murdoch, Lord Salvador

Count Andreas Champions A New Charity Tournament Series

15 Thursday Mar 2018

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Count Andreas and THL Leonardis Hebenstrite. Photo Credit: Nonek Wyndhaven.

Count Andreas Morgan speaks about his call to champion a new charity tournament series at upcoming events for a great cause. 

Greetings Fair Æthelmearc,

We are all well aware of some of the ugly things that have transpired within our Society as well and in our mundane world. My family has been directly affected, to which I will not detail here. This has been greatly disheartening and we have often thought of slipping away into other pursuits. However, we will not be driven away from those that we love.

As a member of the Chivalry I feel a certain obligation to uphold. I will do all that I can personally to fight this evil. I understand that I cannot protect or save everyone. There are others that can help. I have been working with the RAINN Foundation which is an outreach network for abuse victims.

To help this foundation, I am working with others within the kingdom to hold charity tournaments for their benefit. His Excellency Sir Dominic organized the first of these this weekend at C3R and raised $332. Vivat to him and those that helped and contributed. I will be coordinating with Baron Cormacc in Endless Hills for another tourney at Melee Madness. I am also putting something together for Pennsic.

If anyone has any questions about or interest in what we are doing, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at andreasmorgan@hotmail.com or through Facebook.

In Service,
Count Andreas

When Is My Kingdom Thing at Pennsic?

28 Thursday Jul 2016

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AEthelmearcMistress Ts’vee’a, the Kingdom Camp Scheduler, gives us this list of Æthelmearc Happenings at Pennsic – parties, vigils, Courts, Order Meetings, tournaments, and more! All activities are in Æthelmearc Royal Encampment unless otherwise noted:

Social Gatherings

Open Bardic Circle: Tuesday, August 2, 8-10pm

Haakon Oaktall Anniversary Bardic Circle: Wednesday, August 3, 8-10:30pm

Æthelmearc Bardic – Come and Perform!: Thursday, August 4, 8-10pm

Æthelmearc Teen and Tween Party: Saturday, August 6, 7-9pm

Laurel Vigil for AElfrun Ketta: Saturday, August 6, 8-11pm in Akeru Thunder (E17)

MOD Vigil for Clewin Kupferhelbelinc: Sunday, August 7, following Rapier Champion  battles, Æthelmearc Rapier Shade, Rapier field

*Known World Queens’ Tea: Sunday, August 7, 2-4pm

Debatable Lands Potluck Dinner and Court: Sunday, August 7, 5-8pm

Pelican Vigil for Timothy of Arindale: Sunday, August 7, 6-?pm in Camp Arindale (B08)

Laurel Vigil for Irene von Schmetterling: Sunday, August 7, 8:30-12 in Debatable Lands (N10, Fletcher Rd) (send-off in Debatable Lands court in AE Royal ~7-8pm)

Celebration of Life of Countess Aidan ni Lear: Sunday, August 7, 8:30-10:30pm

*Scribal Tea: Monday, August 8, 2-4pm

Memorial for Dave Cooper: Monday, August 8, 4-5pm, Dave’s Drive on the Battlefield

Æthelmearc Family and Children Party: Monday, August 8, 6-8pm

Æthelmearc Party: Arthurian Legends: Monday, August 8, 8:30-11pm

Known World Hatter’s Tea: Tuesday, August 9, 11:30am-1pm

Kingdom Exchequer Meet ‘n Greet: Tuesday, August 9, 4-5pm

Known World Chatelaine Meeting: Wednesday, August 10, 9-11am

Known World Equestrian Gathering: Wednesday, August 10, 4-5pm

*Seven Pearls Dinner: Wednesday, August 10, 6-9pm

*Ladies of the Rose Happy Hour: Thursday, August 11, 3-6pm


*Private or semi-restricted event

Musters and Courts

Muster for Opening Ceremonies: Saturday, August 6, 5:15pm

Opening Ceremonies: Saturday, August 6, 6-7pm in the Great Hall (New Barn)

Muster for and Procession to Æthelmearc Court: Tuesday, August 9, 5:30pm

Æthelmearc Court: Tuesday, August 9, 6-9pm in Great Hall (New Barn)

Muster for Closing Ceremonies: Friday, August 12, when war points end, on the Battlefield

Closing Ceremonies: Friday, August 12, after the war points, at the Fort on the Battlefield

Note: Their Majesties will be on the battlefield approximately half an hour before each War Point battle to rally the troops and distribute Queen Ariella’s favors.

Order Meetings

Chivalry: Wednesday, August 10, 2:30-3:30pm, AE Pavilion on Battlefield
Laurel: Saturday, August 6, 1-3pm
Pelican: Saturday, August 6 10am-12pm
Fleur d’AEthelmearc: Saturday, August 6, 9-10am
Gage: Wednesday, August 10, 1:30-2:30pm, AE Pavilion on Battlefield
Millrind: Saturday, August 6, 3-4pm
Scarlet Battery: Saturday, August 6, 2-3pm, AE Pavilion on Battlefield
White Scarf: Saturday, August 6, 1-2pm, AE Pavilion on Battlefield

No Pennsic Order Meeting:

Order of Defense
Golden Lance
Scarlet Guard
White Horn

Æthelmearc-hosted Pennsic events (not in AE Royal)

Ædult Swim  (Battlefield): Thursday, August 4 and Friday, August 5, 9am-5pm, Red and Green lists

Æthelmearc Rapier Novice Tournament: Wednesday, August 10, 12-2pm, Rapier List 1

Youth Combat Night with the Knights: Sunday, August 7, 7-9 pm, Youth list
Youth Polearm Tourney, Monday, August 8, 7-9 pm, Youth list
Æthelmearc Youth/Adult Tag Team Tournament: Wednesday, August 10, 7-9pm, Blue List
Youth Combat Reindeer Games (melees), Thursday, August 11, 7-9 pm, Youth list

 Scribal Tent Schedule (Located in Æthelmearc Royal)

Tent # Date Time Title
Scribal tent  2 08-03 9-10am A Hand A Day: Uncial and Artificial Uncial
Scribal tent  2 08-03 12-1pm How to Draw Manuscript Flora
Scribal tent 1 08-03 1-3pm Open Scribal Time/Scribal Play Time
Scribal tent 1 08-04 12-1:30pm Introduction to Scribal Materials
Scribal tent  2 08-04 2-4pm Open Scribal Time/Scribal Play Time
Scribal tent  2 08-05 9-10am A Hand A Day: Early Gothic Calligraphy
Scribal tent  2 08-05 10am-12pm Open Scribal Time/Scribal Play Time
Scribal tent  2 08-05 1-3pm *Shūji*: Taking the Brush – Japanese Calligraphy
Scribal tent 1 08-05 2-3pm How to Draw Manuscript Flora
Scribal tent  2 08-06 9-10am A Hand A Day: Insular Majuscule
Scribal tent 1 08-06 2-4pm Open Scribal Time/Scribal Play Time
Scribal tent  2 08-07 10am-12pm Open Scribal Time/Scribal Play Time
Scribal tent 1 08-07 1-3pm I Spy: Calligraphy
Scribal tent  2 08-07 1-2pm At a Loss for Words
Scribal tent  2 08-07 2-3pm Developing a Flourished Hand by Bocskay
Scribal tent 1 08-08 9-10am A Hand A Day: Rotunda Minuscule
Scribal tent  2 08-08 12:30-1:30pm Gothic Hybrid Drolleries and Grotesques
Scribal tent 1 08-08 2-4pm Æthelmearc Scribal Tea
Scribal tent  2 08-09 9-10am A Hand A Day: Rotunda Capitals Calligraphy
Scribal tent  2 08-09 10-11am Redaction: A Recipe for Scrolls – First Course
Scribal tent  2 08-09 11am-12pm Left-Handed Calligraphy
Scribal tent  2 08-09 12-1pm How to Draw Manuscript Flora
Scribal tent 1 08-09 1-2pm Beginning Celtic Knotwork
Scribal tent 1 08-10 9-10am A Hand A Day: Italic Calligraphy
Scribal tent  2 08-10 10-11am Beginning Scribal…A Family Affair
Scribal tent  2 08-10 11am-12pm Whitework Illumination
Scribal tent 1 08-10 3-4pm Painting Italian Renaissance Gems and Pearls
Scribal tent  2 08-10 4-5pm Visualizing Scrolls from Manuscripts
Scribal tent 1 08-11 9-11am A Hand A Day: Gilded Letters
Scribal tent  2 08-11 10-11am Redaction: A Recipe for Scrolls – Second Course
Scribal tent 1 08-11 11am-12pm Wordsmithing for Everyone

 

A Day of Tournaments Draws Near

06 Saturday Jun 2015

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Mark your calendars for the weekend of June 19-21 as the Shire of Port Oasis is trying something new. Hosting an all tournament event to showcase pageantry and inspiration as well as honor and prowess. When asked what sparked the idea for a different type of event, Lord Olaf Steinabrjotr, co-autocrat for the event, said, “The model of this event was conceived out of a few of us talking when we discussed the lack of pageantry and the lack of tournaments in our southern reaches of the kingdom, and also the fact that we would have to travel outside the kingdom to get to an event.”

There is a full day of tournaments scheduled and announced:

  • Bertie Beetle Tourney
    • Each fighter has to cut off an opponent’s body part. The purpose is to collect a whole fighter by body part. (Head, body, left leg, right leg, left arm, right arm). Once a needed blow is landed, the bout ends. All opponents continue to fight other bouts (AKA Round Robin) until a fighter collects a whole body. If an opponent is wounded with a body part already collected, the bout continues. If the opponent is killed with a headshot, the bout ends. All forms acceptable.
  • Roman Style Grand Melee Tournament
    • All in melee. last two standing combatants will do best two out of three.
  • Olaf’s Polearm Challenge
    • Single elimination pole arm tournament. First combatant to score 3 killing blows against an opponent will advance. Arm shots are ignored during this tournament.
  • William Marshal Tourney
    • Each fighter is given five coins. Then a Round Robin structure of tourney is held. Each “loss” of a bout requires the fighter to give up one coin to the winner. Once the fighter runs out of coins, they are eliminated from the tourney. The winner is the fighter with all (or a predetermined amount of) the coins. AKA: Ransom Tourney. Round robin or speed tournament depending on amount of combatants
  • Basic Single Elimination Tournament
    • All forms are welcome.
  • The Final Tournament
    • A double elimination tournament fought in the same fashion as crown tournament.
    • Each match will be a best 2 out of 3 to advance farther.
    • The final bout between the top combatants will be the best 3 out of 5 in each of the different forms : weapon and shield, two weapon, great sword, pole arm, spear.

      Co-Autocrat Lord Olafr. Photo by Master Alexandair

      Co-Autocrat Lord Olafr fighting tournament-style. Photo by Master Alexandair

The final tournament will be comprised of the winners from each of the five tournaments as well as a sixth combatant that will be chosen to enter the list based on the deeds and chivalric values demonstrated throughout the tournaments.

Not a fighter? Never fear! Port Oasis has also come up with a Day of Tournaments for the Arts & Sciences crowd which has a little something built in for everyone.

  • The Water Tournament
    • Our shire’s heraldry features a boat and water.  Our spring event was canceled due to water related issues, but in mid June’s heat we’ll most likely welcome some extra water to cool off.  This tournament will honor the many aspects of water in any non-performance medium.
  • The Period Technology Tournament
    • Let’s illuminate the populace’s knowledge of period technology!  Please share your working pieces, models, blueprints, research and other items of technological interest from anywhere within the known world of our period.
  • The Handout Tournament
    • To make up for a lack of class offerings, we are offering the Handout Tournament.  This means that those who would have attended your class wont have to decide between two activities, and you don’t have to worry about space or pre-approval from those in charge of the event.
  • The War Preparations Tournament
    • For this tournament, please show us any pieces that are related to period wars (such as a specific battle, people involved in a war, etc) but also anything created for warfare in the Modern Middle Ages such as your period camp equipment, garb meant just for war, war meals, fighter kits, photos of handmade pavillions, etc.  Please be creative and include any references that you have for this.
  • The Bardic Tournament
    • The Bardic Tournament will be judging for a period performance and an original performance.  Any performance art (music, story, poem, dance, juggling, etc.) is welcome for either tournament.  These will be judged by the populace.

There are Archery and Thrown Weapons Tournaments in the works as well. The full event announcement and more details can be found here.