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<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT size=2> <FONT size=2>Friends,</FONT>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>We have been asked to assist in the distribution of
information about the upcoming Estrella War XVI at Schnepf Farms (February 16 -
21, 2000). As part of that effort, we have compiled this email containing
information that may be useful to those of you who plan to travel to
Estrella this year. Included are missives about:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>- SITE FEES/SITE TOKENS<BR>
<DIV><FONT size=2>- DUST AT THE WAR</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>- UNAUTHORIZED AREAS</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>- VEHICLES</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>- BATTLE PIT RULES</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>- CAMPING</DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>- FIRE</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>- FIREARMS<BR>- ANIMALS<BR>- ALCOHOL/DRUGS</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV></DIV></FONT></DIV>
<DIV>Remember that the most recent information about the event, and the full
list of autocrats, may be found on the website: <A
href="http://www.estrellawar.org">www.estrellawar.org</A>. The website
also includes a full copy of the Treaty which explains heavy combat and rapier
scenarios, the schedule for battles, the archery war point scenarios and the
Arts & Sciences Competition guidelines.</DIV>
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<DIV>In service to the Kingdom of Atenveldt,</DIV>
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<DIV>Mathghamhain and Katerina</DIV>
<DIV>Duke and Duchess of
Atenveldt</DIV></DIV></DIV></FONT></DIV></DIV></FONT></DIV>
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size=2>***********************************************************************<BR></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT
size=2></FONT></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>SITE FEES/SITE TOKENS<BR>1. All persons attending Estrella XVI
must register at the front gate and sign a waiver form. All appropriate
fees must be paid at the front gate registration area. All merchant
registration, waivers and fees must be coordinated with the Merchant
Autocrat.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>2. Adults will have their site tokens visible at all
times.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>3. Day site tokens are valid and available from the Front Gate
Registration for a lesser fee than the full attendance fee.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>4. Children under 18 years of age must wear the ID
bracelet issued at the Front Gate at all times.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>5. Gates open on Wednesday, February 16th at 8:00 a.m. for
pre-registered attendees. On site registration will be allowed on site at
noon. The site closes Monday, February 21. All attendees are
required to be off site no later than 5:00 p.m.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>6. Pre-registered attendees may enter the site at 8:00
a.m. on opening day, after going through check in and signing site
waivers.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>7. Site fees are as follows:<BR>A. Arrival from Wednesday,
February 16 from 12 noon until Friday, February18 at 12:00 midnight:
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<DIV><FONT size=2>$30.00 (Adult Member) </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>$35.00 (Adult Non-member),<BR>$10.00 Youth (12-17 years) and
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>11 years and under are FREE.<BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>B. Arrival from Saturday, February 19 12:01 a.m. - close:
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<DIV><FONT size=2>$20 (Adult Member) </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>$25 (Adult Non-Member)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>$10 (Youth 12-17) and </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>11 years and under are FREE.<BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>C. Day passes will be available for </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>$15.00 for adults</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>$8.00 for youths (12-17 years) </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>$5.00 (7-11 years)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>7 years and under are FREE.<BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>8. Minors All minors (17 years and younger) must be registered
and have a site waiver on file. All minors will be issued an ID bracelet
to be worn at all times. Children (7 years and younger) must be registered
at Troll but will not be charged site fee.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>9. A parent or a legal guardian also attending the event
must accompany all minors attending the event. Proof of temporary
guardianship IS required. You must have two copies of notarized
documentation if you are bringing other minor children onto site with you OTHER
THAN YOUR OWN CHILDREN. These papers must originate from your state of
origin; one form to be kept at registration and the other with the
child/guardian. If you arrive without documentation you will not be
allowed onto the site. The Estrella War Staff and the SCA are not
responsible for providing this documentation NOR CAN THEY. This paperwork
is the responsibility of the parents and guardian bringing the minor(s) onto the
site. Our staff understands the legalities surrounding this issue and the
responsibilities.<BR>**************************<BR>DUST AT THE WAR</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>1. Last year was a very dry and cold winter in Phoenix, which
led to a very dusty site. With the huge population boom on site, an extra
1,200 attendees, and a "hard freeze" Tuesday evening just prior to opening, the
ground cover (dormant Bermuda grass) quickly died and the site became very
barren. This coupled with the camp smoke from the attendees, led to
a<BR>dusty site. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>2. This year the Kingdom of Atenveldt, the War Staff, and the
Site Owner are working hard to ensure the survival of the ground cover on the
main camping field. Winter grass has been planted, extra watering has been
arranged, and extra passes by the water trucks are all part of our efforts to
decrease the dust.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>3. Soil samples were tested and proved negative for any
abnormal chemicals, pesticides or caustic agents. Schnepf Farms does not
use pesticides of this nature. Local growers did not spray during the event.
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>4. Please be prepared - Most of us are city dwellers, going
from our climate controlled homes, to our climate controlled vehicles to our
climate controlled places of employment or colleges, suddenly thrust into a
dirty,smoky environment with a few thousand friends from around the globe.
Add to this the unpredictable weather, cold and windy, or dry and hot - It's
Phoenix.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>5. If you have a known respiratory history, or allergies,
you are urged to contact your family physician prior to the event and bring with
you whatever prescriptions or over-the-counter medications you may need in a
varied environment. ALSO BRING HATS AND SUNSCREEN FOR THE DAYTIME. Please
consider this a primitive site. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>UNAUTHORIZED AREAS</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>1. Trespass into unauthorized areas may result in eviction
from the site for the remainder of the event and forfeiture of all site
fees. Each issue will be addressed on a one by one basis. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>2. Unauthorized Areas will be marked by either yellow caution
tape, red tape, snow fencing or signs will be posted. It is the
responsibility of each participant to observe these
markers.<BR><BR>*********************************************</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>BATTLE PIT RULES</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>1. All scenarios fought in the Battle Pit shall be governed by
the following special rules:<BR></FONT><FONT size=2>A. A designated spectator
area shall be set up overlooking the Battle Pit. This area will be open
for viewing only during the fighting scenarios.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>B. Individuals allowed in the Battle Pit will be limited
to Fighters, Marshals, water Bearers and Chirurgeon. This restriction will
be applied to all Royalty, Peers and participants alike. Waterbearers must
be 16 years or older to enter the Pit. Younger waterbearers may work in
the spectator areas.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>C. You must utilize the roads for going into the
pit. No one is allowed to climb up or down the walls of the
pit.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>D. Hay wagons will be providing transportation to and from
the Battle Pit during the fighting scenarios.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>E. No personal vehicles of any type shall be allowed on
the entrance road to the pit or within the pit without the express permission of
the Main Autocrats.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>F. A limited, designated fighting area will be clearly
identified within the Battle Pit. No one shall be allowed outside this
designated area for any purpose.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>G. Any persons not abiding by these rules may be removed
from the War site with forfeiture of fees.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THOSE ENTERING THE PIT WEAR BOOTS
(THERE ARE NAILS AND DESERT INSECTS IN THE PIT), HATS AND
SUNSCREEN.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT
size=2>***************************************<BR>VEHICLES</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>1. Driving on the grass is permitted for set-up and take down
ONLY.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>2. All vehicles must park in designated parking areas.
Parking is not permitted on the parameter roads this year!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>3. Handicapped parking spaces are restricted to those
vehicles showing state-issued handicapped license plates or parking
permits.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>4. Merchant parking areas will be clearly marked.
All vehicles in these lots must clearly display the Merchant Dash Card available
only from the Merchant Autocrat.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>5. Any vehicle illegally parked, not abiding by these site
rules may be subject to towing at the owners' expense.<BR></FONT><FONT
size=2>**************************************<BR>CAMPING<BR>1. We have plenty of
acres of grassy camping space. Please do not take more space than you
require. If you use more space than you need, you WILL be asked to tighten
up your encampment.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>2. Do not move any of the markings for the road or
pathways. Roads are required to be wide enough to accommodate a large fire
truck. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>3. A fire extinguisher is required at each tent and placed
outside.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>4. Camping in the area of the archery range will be limited to
archers ONLY. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>A. You must make arrangements prior to war with the Archery
Autocrat.<BR>B. If you have not been able to contact the Archery Autocrat, you
must gain his approval before you set up your encampment. <BR>C. Space is
limited, do not take any more than you need or you will be asked to "tighten up"
your encampment.<BR>D. If an encampment is set up and an archer is not part of
that encampment, they will be required to move to the general camping area, even
if their encampment is set up completely.<BR>E. Failure to comply may mean
expulsion from the war.<BR>F. For safety reasons due to live steel being used
for the arrows, these policies will be strictly
enforced!<BR>**************************</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>FIRE<BR>1. No open flames. Candles, lanterns and torches must
be screened or contained in hurricane-type containers.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>2. Fires must be contained up off of the ground.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>3. No pits may be dug in the ground for any reason. This
includes for a fire pit or
cooking.<BR>*********************************<BR>FIREARMS</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>1. No firearms (other than SCA period historical replicas) are
permitted on site.<BR><BR>ANIMALS<BR>1. Animals must be leashed at all
times.<BR>2. There will be no equestrian events at Estrella
XVI, horses are NOT allowed on site as we do not have facilities for
them.<BR><BR>ALCOHOL/DRUGS<BR>1. No illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia are
allowed.<BR>2. The legal drinking age is 21 in Arizona.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>For further information please contact the Main Autocrats
Baron Nootka (Ron Wilson) at 602-269-0563 or Baroness Alexandra (Jamie Howard)
at 602-589-7334 or <FONT size=2><A
href="mailto:WhiteCelt@aol.com">WhiteCelt@aol.com</A></FONT>. The contact
information for all autocrats is listed on the webpage at<BR><A
href="http://www.estrellawar.org">www.estrellawar.org</A><BR><BR></DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>