[Ansteorra-announce] EVENT: Gate's Edge 'Cour d'Amour', 11/22 - 11/24

[Kelly Rhodes]

The Canton of Gate's Edge presents
Cour d'Amour (Court of Love)
November 22 - 24, 2002
Camp Camwood (near Magnolia, Texas)
http://gatesedge.ansteorra.org/files/cour.htm

France, 1173. On a brilliant autumn day, the Queen of Love and her Ladies'
Gallery hold court to pass judgment and give instruction on the subjects of
courtesy and courtly love. For the pleasure of the Ladies and the populace,
competitors in the Pas d' Armes make a bold display. Troubadors softly sing
of love, or tell stirring tales of heroic deeds. Chivalrous behavior is
rewarded by watchful members of the populace. Honor and romance are the
order of the day.

"What," you may ask, "is there for *me* to do at such an event?"

VIE to represent the Canton of Gate's Edge as our CHAMPION of:
Armoured (aka Chivalric) Combat
Archery
Equestrian
Knife/Ax/Spear
Bardic
Children

THRILL to the pageantry of a Pas d'Armes, in which honor and chivalry are as
important as combat prowess! CHEER as brave fighters uphold the honor of
their chosen ladies or lords...

SMILE as our Queen of Love, Her Excellency Ellisena de Bayonne, holds Court
with her Ladies to hear cases of romantic quandries, and oversee the
competition on the list field, rewarding the chivalrous behavior of the
combatants...

PLAY your persona to the hilt, whether you be fine lady, handsome lord,
fierce warrior, noble knight, skilled archer, silver-tongued bard, humble
beggar or haughty courtier...

LISTEN as the songs of the 12th century troubadors live again through the
talents of renowned medieval musical ensemble ISTANPITTA!

SHOOT your best on the archery range, meeting the challenges of animal
targets at unknown distances, a competition devised by Lord Carluccio di
Baia...

QUEST for honor and glory (and a nice prize!) on the Hunt for the Unicorn!

DISPLAY your favorite Arts and Sciences projects upon the tables provided by
Mistress Shanahan the Fey...

SWEEP through romantic period dances, led by Her Ladyship Signy
Gandalvsdottir...

GATHER 'round the fire to sing your favorite songs, tell your favorite
tales, hear the history of our Barony of the Stargate and the stories of
Ansteorran heroes at our evening Bardic Circle, run by the slightly mad but
always cheerful Marcus Tullus (who assures us that warm non-alcoholic
wassail and cool mint tea will be provided to soothe your throats.)

FEAST upon the sumptuous fare provided by our Feast Steward, Lady Giselle
Damask de Bier:
1st Course: honey butter, breads, mustard soup
2nd course: roast venison, beef rice, green beans, honey-glazed carrots
3rd course: roast pork, lentils and barley, spinach salad
Dessert: 'Roiel Spycery'
Beverages: tea and water

Please contact the Feast Steward, Lady Damask, at pkendrick at houston.rr.com
to make reservations, to inquire about ingredients, or if you have dietary
concerns.

Merchants are welcome! To make arrangements, please contact Event Co-Steward
Lady Serin le Rapp at
serinlerapp at hotmail.com

FEES: Site fee is $8 adults, $4 ages 6 - 12, ages 5 and under free. Site
family maximum fee $24. Feast fee is $7 adult, $4 ages 6 - 12, ages 5 and
under free. Makes checks payable to the SCA Inc./Canton of Gate's Edge.

Camp Camwood is a DRY SITE. This is a requirement of the site owners and we
will honor this requirement. There is plenty of camping space, so come out
and stay with us, and enjoy the fall weather. Pets allowed on leash with
current WRITTEN proof of rabies vaccination. Horses must have written proof
of negative Coggins.

Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Minors may attend
with a 21-year old or older adult with a signed and notarized Minor Event
Waiver Form from the parents.

Please visit the event website at
http://gatesedge.ansteorra.org/files/cour.htm for directions and more
information. More details will be forthcoming on the Ansteorra-Announce
list. Please feel free to contact me, Evelun Lambert, with any questions.

Thank you--and we hope to welcome you to our Canton's fall event!
Event Co-Steward Lady Evelun Lambert
corsair at concentric.net