[MR] Sapphire Joust

[Daniel Travis Brandel]

Sapphire Joust - April 27, 2002

Barony of Caer Mear, Richmond, VA

In the full bloom of Spring, young warriors yearn to
test their mettle on the tourney field. Nothing is
more glorious than to fight for one so fair and
comely, who inspires great acts of chivalry and
unparalleled honor upon the field. The annual Sapphire
Joust held in the Barony of Caer Mear calls all
fighters to come and test their skills in the tourney.
There will be both heavy weapons and rapier
tournaments. As is the want of Baron Balynar, the
sapphire prizes will be awarded to the fighters who
are deemed the most chivalrous and honorable on the
field that day. All fighters are encouraged to wear
the favor of one dear to them. For the less combative,
there will be no lack of activities, including A&S
displays and classes, contests of games, children's
activities, and archery. Since the weather will be
spectacular and weekend long, there are activities
planned for Saturday and Sunday. See the lists below
for more details.
 
Heavy Weapons: On Saturday, in addition to the
traditional double elimination tourney in the
afternoon, there will be three single elimination
tournaments, one in each of two sword, great sword,
and polearm, beginning at 10:00 am. Authorizations
will begin at 9:30 am. On Sunday there will be a
general fighting practice and classes in each of the
weapons forms, followed by melees. 
Rapier: In addition to the traditional Sapphire Joust
rapier tourney, there will be a number of rapier
activities throughout the day. More information will
be given in the May Acorn. 

A&S Activities: There will be a best favor contest, a
best favor on the field contest, and a best courtly
love poem contest. Also there will be an open contest
for work in progress, where a sapphire prize will be
given to the winner with the best documentation. There
will also be a variety of classes taught by many of
our talented Atlantian artisans. See the May Acorn for
a list of classes. 

Merchants: are welcome. Merchants who reserve will be
guaranteed space, but you must send your space
requirements with your reservation. If you do not
reserve merchant space, you are not guaranteed
merchant space. 

Food: There will be a sumptuous feast Saturday night
prepared by Baron Kendrick del Grenwoode. The feast is
limited to 250 people. For those that are unable to
attend the feast, you will be able to purchase a meal
of simple fare for modest some. You must reserve for
the meal of simple fare to receive it. 
Lodging: There are cabins for 200 in increments of 13,
16, and 20. To reserve a cabin, you must send half the
number of reservations for the cabin. After a cabin is
reserved, you may have people send in reservations
requesting to be placed in your cabin. After May 4th,
any remaining spots in cabins will be allocated based
on reservations. Plenty of tent camping is available. 
Cost: The cost for the weekend is $17.00 for camping,
$7.00 for day travelers. Children 12 and under are
half price. The feast fee is $7.00, the meal of simple
fare is $4.00. 

Site: The event will be held at Westview on the James,
1231 West View Road, Goochland, VA 23063. The site
opens at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 25 and closes at 6:00
on Sunday, May 27. The site is DRY. Pets must be
leashed. 
Reservations: Send reservations to the autocrat,
listing the mundane and SCA names of everyone in the
reservation. For onboard, please include feast
preference. Make checks payable to the Barony of Caer
Mear, SCA, Inc.
 
Autocrat: Sir Iain Monlach (John Morgan) 
4503 West End Drive 
Richmond VA 23294-5912 
(804) 747-1661 
email: JohnDMorgan1 at earthlink.net 

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