[MR] Shire of Sylvan Glen's Defender's Tourney

[Raven Styx]

Shire of Sylvan Glen - Defender's Tourney 

July 9-11, 2004

Poorhouse Farm Park, Martinsburg WV


Heraldry and Pageantry!

These above all others mark the spectacle of the
medieval tournament. Banners and pennons fluttering in
the wind, lords and ladies bedecked in liveried
colors, heralds crying the glories and challenges of
their noble sponsors. The Shire of Sylvan Glen invites
all to be a part of our day of champions.

Fighting & Archery!

Fighters are asked to bring a 7 inch high shield to
display upon our list tree, that all might mark your
progress through our tourney. A Pas de Arms for heavy
fighters will follow the tourney with choice of
weapons and a barrier to test the skill of our new
champion and his fellow defenders. Fencers will find a
tourney to challenge the keenness of both wit and
blade. Archers may test their skill at the royal round
and a roving range. There will also be a youth tourney
for our pint sized combatants. Remember its not wether
you win or lose but how good you look while doing it.

Arts & Sciences!

Do not think we have forgotten the Arts and Sciences,
for they are the wellspring for both heraldry and
pageantry. As such, the challenge for this years A&S
competition is Non-martial Heraldic Display. That's
right, best example of heraldic display in any medium
NOT on a fighter or battlefield. And lest the
minstrels and troubadours of the land feel neglected
there will also be a bardic competition, for what good
are the glories won upon the field if they are not
spread through saga and song.

Merchants Welcome!
Merchants are welcome to bring their tents and tables
and set up at no additional cost. On Saturday the park
is open to the public and local foot traffic is
expected.

Lunch & Feast!
Site fees include a hearty lunch of Breads, Cheeses,
Eggs, and Vegetable Barley Stew on Saturday. Then what
a better way to end the day than a sumptuous feast of
three removes prepared by Lady Theodora Quennell and
her fearless cooks.

First Remove - Cheeses, Breads, Butters (Plain, Honey,
Herb), Cock-a-leekie Soup.
Second Remove - Simmered Venison in Wine and Spices,
Furmenty, Salat, Mushroom & Cheese Pie.
Third Remove - Custard Pie with Fried Apples, Raisins
& Walnuts, Short Bread.

On board is limited to 48 persons so reserve your
feast space early. Questions about dietary concerns
should be directed to Lady Theodora at
ladyquenn at aol.com. 

Site fees for the event!
Camping $10.00
Day Trip $8.00
Feast $5.00
Youth (6-14) half price.
Youth 5 and under are guests of the shire.
A $3 non-member surcharge (NMS) will be charged
without proof of membership when registering at troll.

Reservations!
Mail your reservations to Lady Sueva the Short c/o
Theresa de Souza, Rt. 2 Box 486, Harpers Ferry, WV
25425, (304)728-2256. Make checks payable to "SCA Inc.
- Shire of Sylvan Glen". Pre-registration is
encouraged and the deadline is July 1, 2004.

Other Important Info!
The event site is Poorhouse Farm Park in Martinsburg
WV. The site is dry as it is a public park. Site opens
Friday at 6 p.m. and closes Sunday at 6 p.m. The
Autocrat is Laird Wulfric Grimbeald. (Wulf Johnson,
113 Retirement Ln. Martinsburg WV 25401,
(304)263-4330, defenders at sylvanglen.org)

Directions!
>From I-81 take WV exit 13 (CR-15/King St). Follow exit
ramp and turn towards Tuscarora Pike. This road is
fairly curvy. Go 2.6 miles on Tuscarora Pike then turn
left onto Poor House Rd. Continue .9 miles on Poor
House Rd. The entrance to Poor House Farm Park will be
on the left. Follow the access road to the parking area.

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Some people have a wonderful capacity to appreciate again 
and again, freshly and naively, the basic goods of life, 
with awe, pleasure, wonder, and even ecstasy.- A.H. Maslow-
  Are you one of them?


	
		
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