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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Greetings
from the Autocrat of</P>
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style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN
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style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A Day at The Stones of Raven’s Fort :</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">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.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>All of the normal work that goes into
the production of an SCA happening had been carried out.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>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.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Our site looks like a war zone.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There are trees down everywhere.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>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.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I am very proud of them all.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There are several local members that
have earned awards, but have never attended an event on their home ground. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It is our greatest hope that will change
the first weekend of April.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>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. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Your support of our Barony will be
greatly appreciated. </P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Friday </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">- 4:00 –
Site opens / camp setup</P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Saturday</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">-
9:<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"
/><st1:Street><st1:address>30 – Opening Court</st1:address></st1:Street></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">- 10:00 -
Fighting and Competitions begin</P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Chivalric
melee scenarios will be Marshaled by Baron Brian du Val.</P>
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style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Rapiers
melees scenarios will be Marshaled by Baron, Don Charles d’ Alcase<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Field Point
and Combat Archery competitions will be Marshaled by Lord Plachoya.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">There will
also be an IKAC and IKCAC archery shoot for interested parties.</P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Equestrian
will be a Bandit Raider competition Marshaled by Lady Lorraine Fraser.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">We are also
giving a prize for outstanding performance by a Horse.<o:p></o:p></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">- 5:00 –
Feast and Evening Court<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">A Saturday
evening traditional <st1:place>Gaul</st1:place> feast will include : </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Sigrid
Sweinbrothar’s Pulled Pork Au Jus in Bread Trench <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">French Many
Bean Soup </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Slaw
(non-mayo)</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Spiced Baked
Apples<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Our
Feastocrat is Baroness Musashi no Domai Kitsune. </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Our Grand
Maitre d’Hotel Ecuyer is Lord Pasquale Pace.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Kitchen help
eats for free.<o:p></o:p></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">- Dusk –
Social intercourse and libations<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">After feast
join us in SweinCamp at The Raven Flag Brew Tent </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">to share the
secrets and products of our local Raven’s Fort Brewers Guild </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">and for Dice
Games, Drumming and General Revelry.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Please
BYOB.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">If it’s not
too dry, the Bonfire will be torched.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">As always,
there will be the after <st1:time Hour="0" Minute="0">midnight</st1:time>
pilgrimage to the great stone circle on the hill.<o:p></o:p></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Sunday</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">-
10:<st1:Street><st1:address>00 – Closing Court</st1:address></st1:Street></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">- 10:30 –
Melee practice</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">- 3:00 –
Site closes</P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">For
directions, please see the March or April BlackStar site map.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Site Fee is
$9.00<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Feast Fee is
$7.00 ( limited to the first 150 )</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Our Head
Troll is Alaric Sweinbrothar.</P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Our
Chiurgeon in Charge is Lady Alesone Lesley</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">The Stones
of Raven’s Fort is a primitive site with barrel water and Port-a-Cans.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Please bring
your own drinking water.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Campfires
will be allowed if wet weather permits.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Mammal pets
are allowed on leashes with written proof of current rabies vaccination.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Pet are not
to be left unattended.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Horses must
show written proof of negative Coggin’s Test.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Fermented
and distilled spirits are allowed in period containers only, please.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Posted site
rules will be enforced.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">Merchants
are more than welcome.</P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify">The event
scenario :</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">> 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.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Though the
Norse threat is lessened now by the devastation of most of their fleet, no peace
agreement is yet in force.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Our
leaders have rescheduled a parley for September, but the prospect of spring
attacks are very real.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Time is
short before the clearing of skies and the advent of the raiding season.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Baron Brian and Baroness Fionna call all
available Fighters, Archers and Equestrians to come to our Barony to repel the
scourge of the dragonships.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Time passes…</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">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.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>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. <</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">In closing I would like to thank
everyone that has put forth efforts for this and the two failed events.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I would also beg forgiveness for this
shameless plea for your help replenishing our coffers with your attendance.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>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.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Long live the Raven.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">In service to the Barony,</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Vlod NotVlad</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">281-367-3409<o:p></o:p></P>
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