[Ansteorra] Fw: [Gatesedge] Coastal Region call to arms.....Army to arrive at Raven's Fort event!

Sat Mar 28 07:48:11 PDT 2009


 > My Brothers, Sisters and Cousins,
> 
> I have been given word that the Coastal Regional Army has
> been challenged to attend the Raven's Fort 'Day at
> the Stones' event to take the field and to repel all
> who would think them selves able to take it! At Gulf Wars
> their army Proved their resolve and now have a war like
> spirit that can not be easily quenched. 
>      Who will come to Raven's Fort and fight off this
> army of Coastal Warriors on a hell bent warpath of
> conquering and victory. I will stand the field and invite
> all Southern Regional Warriors to Stand with me to keep the
> Coast from taking the Field of HONOR that I so dearly love.
> If it is their fate to win the field then so be it but I
> will not let it be taken so easily.
> 
>      Our Autocrat has these words to say about our event:
> 
>   Greetings from the Autocrat of
> 
>                              A Day at The Stones of
> Raven’s Fort :
> 
>  
> 
> It has been over a year and a half since our Barony has
> held an event without the weather harpies completely
> spoiling our fun in some form or fashion.  All of the normal
> work that goes into the production of an SCA happening had
> been carried out.  The cobbler had been cooked, the scrolls
> had been made, money had been spent and the special needs of
> The Stones site had been met and more, but fate has not been
> kind to us.  Our site looks like a war zone.  There are
> trees down everywhere.  Through all the set backs of storms
> and logging and health issues of our nobles and postponement
> and a major event conflict, the devoted populace of
> Raven’s Fort have kept their spirits high and answered
> every challenge that has been set before them.  I am very
> proud of them all.  There are several local members that
> have earned awards, but have never attended an event on
> their home ground.  It is our greatest hope that will change
> the first weekend of April.  We invite
>  you to join us in celebrating springtime at The Stones of
> Raven’s Fort and see the site as you will never see it
> again.  Your support of our Barony will be greatly
> appreciated. 
> 
>  
> 
> Friday 
> 
> - 4:00 – Site opens / camp setup
> 
>  
> 
> Saturday
> 
> - 9: 30 – Opening Court
> 
> - 10:00 - Fighting and Competitions begin
> 
>  
> 
> Chivalric melee scenarios will be Marshaled by Baron Brian
> du Val.
> 
>  
> 
> Rapiers melees scenarios will be Marshaled by Baron, Don
> Charles d’ Alcase  
> 
>  
> 
> Field Point and Combat Archery competitions will be
> Marshaled by Lord Plachoya.
> 
> There will also be an IKAC and IKCAC archery shoot for
> interested parties.
> 
>  
> 
> Equestrian will be a Bandit Raider competition Marshaled by
> Lady Lorraine Fraser.
> 
> We are also giving a prize for outstanding performance by a
> Horse.
> 
>  
> 
> - 5:00 – Feast and Evening Court
> 
> A Saturday evening traditional Gaul feast will include : 
> 
> Sigrid Sweinbrothar’s Pulled Pork Au Jus in Bread Trench 
> 
> 
> French Many Bean Soup 
> 
> Slaw (non-mayo)
> 
> Spiced Baked Apples      
> 
> Our Feastocrat is Baroness Musashi no Domai Kitsune. 
> 
> Our Grand Maitre d’Hotel Ecuyer is Lord Pasquale Pace.
> 
> Kitchen help eats for free.
> 
>  
> 
> - Dusk – Social intercourse and libations
> 
> After feast join us in SweinCamp at The Raven Flag Brew
> Tent 
> 
> to share the secrets and products of our local Raven’s
> Fort Brewers Guild 
> 
> and for Dice Games, Drumming and General Revelry.  
> 
> Please BYOB.  
> 
> If it’s not too dry, the Bonfire will be torched.
> 
> As always, there will be the after midnight pilgrimage to
> the great stone circle on the hill.
> 
>  
> 
> Sunday
> 
> - 10: 00 – Closing Court
> 
> - 10:30 – Melee practice
> 
> - 3:00 – Site closes
> 
>  
> 
> For directions, please see the March or April BlackStar
> site map.
> 
> Site Fee is $9.00      
> 
> Feast Fee is $7.00 ( limited to the first 150 )
> 
> Our Head Troll is Alaric Sweinbrothar.
> 
>  
> 
> Our Chiurgeon in Charge is Lady Alesone Lesley
> 
> The Stones of Raven’s Fort is a primitive site with
> barrel water and Port-a-Cans.
> 
> Please bring your own drinking water.
> 
> Campfires will be allowed if wet weather permits.
> 
> Mammal pets are allowed on leashes with written proof of
> current rabies vaccination.
> 
> Pet are not to be left unattended.
> 
> Horses must show written proof of negative Coggin’s Test.
> 
> Fermented and distilled spirits are allowed in period
> containers only, please.
> 
> Posted site rules will be enforced.
> 
> Merchants are more than welcome.
> 
>  
> 
> The event scenario :
> 
>  
> 
> > The peace and trade talks were set and the Viking
> ships were in route to the shores of Raven’s Fort when the
> fall storm hit.  Though the Norse threat is lessened now by
> the devastation of most of their fleet, no peace agreement
> is yet in force.  Our leaders have rescheduled a parley for
> September, but the prospect of spring attacks are very real.
>  Time is short before the clearing of skies and the advent
> of the raiding season.  Baron Brian and Baroness Fionna call
> all available Fighters, Archers and Equestrians to come to
> our Barony to repel the scourge of the dragonships.  
> 
>  
> 
> Time passes…
> 
>  
> 
> A great storm had postponed the talks for peace and so the
> Dragonships came. The Norse raiders burned and killed and
> pillaged anything that could not be spoiled. Camped now on
> the shoreline ready for departure, well satisfied with
> themselves, they feast on the plunder of their ill gotten
> gains and share stories of blood. But there are those in the
> near by woods that are hungry for revenge and they have
> something that the Vikings do not.  Horses. >From out of
> the dark an arrow finds the eye of a great berserker hero
> and strikes him dead. Riders swarm into the camp reclaiming
> bags of loot and freeing their kindred prisoners. Shouts of
> confusion erupt as the beached ships burst into consuming
> flames. <
> 
>  
> 
> In closing I would like to thank everyone that has put
> forth efforts for this and the two failed events.  I would
> also beg forgiveness for this shameless plea for your help
> replenishing our coffers with your attendance.  In return I
> offer a delightful weekend of camaraderie and a site lush
> with the green of spring at The Stones of Raven’s Fort.
> 
> Long live the Raven.
> 
>  
> 
> In service to the Barony,
> 
> Vlod NotVlad
> 
> 281-367-3409
> 
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