[MR] RE: Storvik Baronial Birthday, May 10-12th

[Peters, Rise J.]

> Storvik's Baronial Birthday Event
> 
> May 10-12, 2002
> 
> Patuxent River Park
> 16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD
> 
> Come bask in the spring sunlight and the glow of friendships 
> rekindled, as all strive for glory through deeds of arms and 
> arts.  The Baroness of Storvik invites one and all, within 
> and without her lands, to join together for a weekend of 
> fighting, feasting and festivity, at Storvik's Baronial 
> Birthday.  At this time, the Baroness will seek among her 
> populace those who exemplify the skills and graces that 
> further all our enjoyment of these Current Middle Ages.
> She seeks three Baronial Champions of Arms:  an armored 
> fighter, to stand as a strong bulwark against any foreign 
> threat; a skilled hand with a rapier, to stand on her behalf 
> should challenges of honor be fought; and an eagle-eyed 
> archer, to demonstrate to all the deadly accuracy of Storvik's bows.
> 
> Her Excellency also seeks a Baronial Champion of the Bardic 
> Arts, to laud those whose efforts merit praise; and a 
> champion of Arts & Sciences, to guide those who seek to 
> acquire the skills and disciplines that glorify her court.  
> The Arts & Sciences competition this year is "food for a 
> period picnic," which will be judged by the Baroness and then 
> provided for the delectation of the populace.  In addition, 
> we will be holding a "curriculum vitae" style A&S display, so 
> that those in attendance might marvel at the range of skills 
> displayed.  Finally, the artisans of Storvik encourage those 
> skilled and interested in the arts of flame and forge to join 
> us for an afternoon of playing with fire.
> 
> The Baroness invites all within her Barony to present 
> themselves for examination and contests, so that each may 
> display his or her skills to their fullest; and she requests 
> the gracious attendance of our neighbors, near and far, to 
> participate in the contests and raise all contestants to the 
> peak of their arts.  Although the Baronial Championship in 
> each category may be awarded only to one of Storvik's own, 
> any may triumph at the contests.
> 
> The site is Patuxent River Park, on the banks of the Patuxent 
> River.  The site is green and shady, with ample camping 
> space.  The site opens at 5 p.m. on Friday and closes at 4 
> p.m. on Sunday.  Competitions in all categories will be held 
> on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m., with other activities, 
> including additional armored fighting and rapier, scheduled 
> for Sunday until 2 p.m.
> 
> Feast will be held Saturday evening in the picnic pavilion.  
> This site is damp on a limited basis; only beer in kegs is 
> permitted.  There may be a "Stone Soup" dinner on Friday; 
> call the Autocrat for details or with dietary restrictions.  
> Both Friday and Saturday night, we will have a roaring fire, 
> and because this is Storvik, we'll probably be singing.
> 
> There will be children's activities; the Storvik childpack 
> will be in full cry, and welcomes children near and far to 
> join them at play. 
> 
> This is a camping event.  Because we may not accept money 
> onsite, we ask that you pre-register and pre-pay.  The 
> on-board price is $15; off-board is $9; children under 12 are 
> half-price and under 6 are the guests of the Barony.  Please 
> make checks payable to SCA, Inc./Barony of Storvik.
> 
> Autocrat:  Caitilin Cheannlaidir (mka Risa Sheridan-Peters), 
> 4904 Sundown Circle, Bowie, MD 20720; phone (301) 352-6570 
> nlt 9:30 p.m., or e-mail "rise.peters at spiegelmcd.com"
>