[MR] Fwd: The King's Assessment Battles

[Ray Cornish]

Sent this yesterday - didn't see it come through.  Thought I would give it 
a try again today - my apologies if it shows up twice...





>Greetings to the populace of Atlantia,
>Just so everyone is up to date I thought I would go ahead and post the 
>flyer for The King's Assessment Battles here.  There are a couple of minor 
>changes from what was published in the Acorn recently.
>
>
>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 troups on the field 
>of glory!
>Site: The war practice shall take place at the farm of Angus Farquhar and 
>Nastas'ia Rosenzwiege 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 oportunity 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 troups 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 the A&S items, only comments.
>Equestrian: There will be an equestrian demonstration to help 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 fare (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 merchadise to period reproductions and 
>prefer those craftsmen who make their own wares. During check-in with 
>troll please advise us if you are merchanting and what your spacial 
>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)980-0043(h), email: rcornish at mephistos.com.

In service to crown & horse,
Raynold of Wharram
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