[MR] King's Assessment Battles

[Ray Cornish]

Greetings Lords and Lady's of Fairest Atlantia,

A quick reminder that The King's Assessment Battles is approaching 
soon.  The flyer is below with all the information you need.  I remind you 
that the site is primitive and pre-reservations are appreciated to insure 
that we get adequate numbers of portable castles, make appropiate 
provisions for water and other amentities, and have the best of things 
planned for your attendance.  I will also remind you that the number for 
feast is very limited.  Lastly, I will again mention that everyone who has 
shower bags and other similar equipment should bring them with you.  If you 
have further questions or need addtional information, feel free to contact 
me (Raynold of Wharram - rcornish at mephistos.com)


The King's Assessment Battles
Pre-Pennsic Regional War Practice
July 12-14, 2002
Barony of Black Diamond
Long have the Kingdoms of the East and Middle made war on one another in 
the August sun. We will surely be there in order that Atlantian banners may 
be graced in further glory. We will be faced with much effort to be fully 
prepared for the fight and we, your brothers in arms and arts in Black 
Diamond invite you to come prepare for the war. Don your armour, saddle 
your snorting steed, unfurl your banners, and join us in provisioning, 
feasting, merrymaking, and mustering our troops on the field of glory!
Site: The war practice shall take place at the farm of Angus Farquhar and 
Natas'ia Rosenzweige' located North-East of Roanoke. The site will open 
Friday at 4:00pm and will close at 4:00pm on Sunday. The site is 100% 
primitive with modern vehicle traffic restricted on Saturday. Port-a-johns 
and shower setups are planned, bring your shower bags if you want hot 
water. The site is discreetly wet. Pets are allowed on a leash only.
Martial Activities:
Heavy - To prepare for the war, there will authorizations and several 
scenarios that are planned that will include a field battle, woods battle, 
and a storm the defended church yard wall battle at the discretion of the 
warlord and HRM. We will also include combat archery and siege engines in 
the scenarios.
Rapier - Several scenarios will be available for the lighter arms of the 
kingdom as well and will include the opportunity for a woods battle, a 
melee of sorts, and something to involve Atlantia's ship companies that is 
yet to be determined.
Archery - Combat archery in conjunction with the heavy fields will be the 
focus of the day. A long outdoor range will be provided for honing your 
skills as well.
Siege Engines - Again combat readiness for the troops is the focus.
A&S: There shall be an area to display your A&S items that relate to your 
Pennsic encampment.  There will be no judging of A&S items, only comments.
Equestrian: There will be an equestrian demonstration to promote that activity.
Breakfast/Lunch: Breakfast will be prepared and served by the Canton of 
Azuremont for a small fee. Lunch will be prepared and served for an 
additional small fee by the Shire of Lochsheen. Both of these are efforts 
for those groups to raise funds for equipment and future events.
Feast: A feast, prepared by head cook Lady Magda vander Aa (Amy Smith) and 
the newly formed Cooks Guild of Black Diamond will be served. The feast 
shall have a traditional feast (on board) for a limited number and a 
peasants fair (chow-line). For dietary concerns you may contact Lady Magda 
via email at squrrl at vt.edu.
Merchants: Merchants are most welcome and will not be charged beyond basic 
site fees. We do want to limit merchandise to period reproductions and 
prefer those craftsmen who make their own wares. During check-in with troll 
please advise us if you are a merchant and what your space requirements 
are. If you have questions or would like to let us know ahead of time of 
your intended attendance, please contact the autocrat.
Cost: Day tripping or onsite for the weekend is the same cost at a modest 
$6.00 at the gate or $5.00 pre-registered. Children 6-12 are half price and 
children 5 and under are the guest of the barony. On board feast is an 
additional $7.00, peasants fair is $4.00. Make checks payable to the Barony 
of Black Diamond, SCA, Inc.
Reservations: Please send all reservations to the autocrat. Please include 
the names, both persona and mundane, of all those for whom you are 
reserving. The feast is limited (both on board and peasants fair) so please 
reserve early. Those planning the weekend are stongly encouraged to pre 
reserve. Any groups pre-reserving will have efforts made to keep your 
camping space together. Paid reservations are the only reservations 
considered.
Directions:
 From I-81: Take Exit 143 (I-581 South). Take exit 6 (Rt.24 - Elm Ave.) - 
Turn LEFT at top of exit. Pass Kroger's on right and veer left at the 'Y' 
at CVS Pharmacy. Follow Rt. 24 to a 'T' (stoplight). RIGHT turn (still Rt. 
24), ~2 mi. - Food Lion on left, ~4.5 miles - stoplight (road narrows past 
stoplight), ~4 miles - Chevron gas station on left - Event entrance second 
house on RIGHT (two barn-shape mail boxes - White house)
 From the East: I-64 to I-81 is easiest, otherwise: Rt. 460 West - Through 
Lynchburg. Continue through Bedford. Watch for signs for Rt.122. Second 
exit for Rt. 122. Take Rt.122 South (Turn left OVER the bridge). *** Slow - 
speed trap *** ~7 miles - Rt.24 West (RIGHT turn) (Flashing yellow 
stoplight). ~5 miles - Pass the "Pure" gas station on Left(good-inexpensive 
gas), Pass The Wakefield Inn (restaurant) on Left, ~1/4 mi. Event site on 
Left. If you get to the Chevron gas station on the Right, you missed it!
Autocrat: Please direct any questions, reservations, and information 
requests to Raynold of Wharram (Ray Cornish), P.O. Box 1165, Dublin, VA 
24084 (540)231-3693(w)/(540)890-4375 (h), email: rcornish at mephistos.com.
Web Site: For additional information please check out www.black-diamond.org 
and follow the menus to events/assessment.


In service to crown & horse,
Raynold of Wharram
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