[Stargate] The Lyst at Castleton event June 9-11

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Here is information on the Lyst at Castleton event to
be held June 9th to 10th. Sir Alexis has written the
following which details the event format or see the
event website at http://lysts.swordworks.org/.

Stargate is coordinating decorating and sanitation. If
you are available to help with these activities email
me. Thanks Cristyana.

Sir Alexis wrote:

> Greetings all from the Steward of the Lysts of
> Castleton,
> 
> I would like to address a few questions that I have
> received regarding 
> the event.  Please allow me to cover a few general
> points, then I'll try 
> to cover some specifics.
> 
> This event is a bit different from your usual
> baronial championship 
> event.  Instead of having all the days activities
> scattered over the 
> site, there will be a gallery set up to provide
> everyone shaded 
> seating.  All good gentles will be invited to join
> Their Majesties to 
> watch as Ansteorra's greatest champions will take
> the field to 
> demonstrate their prowess.  There will be contests
> of mounted crest 
> combat, hours of chivalric foot combat and the day
> will conclude with 
> jousting.  Worthy entrants are invited to compete on
> any, or all, of the 
> three fields and a champion will be determined for
> each field, as well 
> as overall.  But this is not an event for the idle
> bystander, as the 
> members of the gallery are expected to encourage and
> reward the 
> competitors for their efforts.  If you have always
> wanted to see certain 
> combatants vie against each other, or have a
> preference for certain 
> styles of combat, then this is your chance to
> request the entrants to 
> demonstrate their talents.  For those who are not
> familiar with a pas 
> d'armes format, this is where we strive to promote
> interaction between 
> the gallery and the noble warriors upon the field.
> 
> Now for some details.  The day will consist of
> several events and fields 
> as follows:
> 
> Helmschau:  This is where the decorated helm of each
> of entrant is put 
> on display so that you will recognize them when they
> take the field.  
> Proper heraldry is appreciated.  If the helm is to
> be used for the 
> mounted combat, it must meet the standards and the
> crest must be readily 
> dislodged when struck.  For those looking for ideas
> on construction 
> there is a link on the webpage
> <http://lysts.swordworks.org/> for the event.
> 
> Admission to the lysts.  Prior to taking the field
> each entrant shall be 
> presented to the gallery to request admission to the
> Lyst.  This will be 
> done only once per entrant when they first take the
> field (i.e. if you 
> have processed in for mounted combat, you won't need
> to again when the 
> foot combat starts).  As tournaments are restricted
> to those of gentle 
> blood, your herald should be prepared to 'prove'
> your lineage.  This 
> might include a proper patent of arms, worthy
> witnesses or such other 
> means as necessary to satisfy the gallery [A quick
> note;  an actual 
> patent is not required, rather this is intended to
> give our heralds a 
> chance to fulfill their primary role of 'promoting'
> their patrons, 
> assumed titles and creativity are the order of the
> day, and some bribery 
> would probably go a long way ;-)      Think of
> Chaucer's role in 'A 
> Knight's Tale, over the top highly encouraged]. 
> Should your herald not 
> arrive in a timely fashion, there will be heralds
> available who will be 
> eager to offer their services, once arrangements
> have been made.
> 
> Mounted combat.  Those entering this list will be
> introduced to the 
> gallery in a procession.  Once the procession
> concludes, the entrants 
> shall vie against each other until a champion is
> determined.  You have 
> to be authorized for this activity and some loaner
> horses might be 
> available.  If you need authorization, or a loaner
> horse, please contact 
> me or your local equestrians ASAP if you are
> planning on this field.
> 
> Foot combat.  Those not previously introduced to the
> gallery shall be 
> presented.  Once the procession concludes, the
> entrants shall vie 
> against each other until a champion is determined. 
> This will be an open 
> format where entrants will receive credit for each
> bout they undertake, 
> with additional credit for success against their
> opponents.  We will 
> have barriers and encourage all styles of weapons
> and even small team 
> engagements.  It will be up to you, or your herald,
> to 'explain' the 
> results to the gallery.  [Be prepared for a grand
> melee to conclude that 
> may be done as a banner melee, i.e. where each
> entrant will have a 
> banner born onto the field and must retire if their
> banner falls].  
> Details are still being worked out, so if you have
> suggestions, please 
> let me know.  Crests are encouraged, but not
> required.
> 
> Jousting.  Those not previously introduced to the
> gallery shall be 
> presented.  Once the procession concludes, the
> entrants shall vie 
> against each other until a champion is determined. 
> You have to be 
> authorized for this activity and some loaner horses
> might be available.  
> If you need authorization, or a loaner horse, please
> contact me or your 
> local equestrians ASAP if you are planning on this
> field.  Loaner 
> equipment is available also.  This is an activity
> that has been brought 
> to the known world through Ansteorra, so it is
> fitting that we should 
> host the first jousting tournament.
> 
> Feast.  There is no feast planned for this event,
> but some groups are 
> discussing some form of potluck.  There has been
> mention of taverns, but 
> I have not received confirmation at this time.
> 
> Court.  Will take place following the day's events
> to recognize the 
> champions of the day.  All landed nobles in
> attendance are invited to 
> join TRM's in court  [If all landed nobles who are
> planning to attend 
> could let me know, it would be helpful to ensure
> adequate seating].
> 
> Revelry shall be the order of the evening, but not
> too much, since 
> Sunday will feature Ansteorra's finest equestrians
> vying to become the 
> next King's Lancer of Ansteorra through competition
> in a wide variety of 
> challenges upon their noble steeds.
> 
> I have also heard that merchants are making their
> way to the event to 
> cater to the noble patrons of Ansteorra.
> 
> If you have additional questions, please take a look
> at the webpage 
> <http://lysts.swordworks.org/> for additional
> information, or please 
> contact me.
> 
> Looking forward to seeing everyone at the event.
> 
> With regards,
> 
> Alexis
> Steward of the Lysts of Castleton
> 
> p.s. There will be jousting practice at Warlord this
> weekend and some 
> time for authorizations on friday, June 9th, but
> please let me know so I 
> can make arrangements.
> 
> p.p.s. please forward to your local lists
> 
> 


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