[MR] Reminder: Dun Carraig Baronial Birthday Nov.20

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Baronial Birthday
  
November 20, 2004
  

           Come one, come all, and join Dun Carraig in 
celebrating the Feast of Saint Felix, and coincidentally, 
celebrating our eleventh year as a barony. Saint Felix of 
Valois, along with Saint John of Matha, founded the Order 
of the Holy Trinity for the Ransom of Captives, or the 
Trinitarians, a religious order dedicated to ransoming 
Christian slaves who were captured during the Crusades.
           Combat: To honor Saint Felix, who was a warrior 
in the Crusades before becoming a holy man, we are holding 
a warrior's Pentathlon, giving all fighters a chance to 
showcase their broad range of talents. This will consist 
of tournaments for heavy, rapier, archery and thrown 
weapons. To be eligible to win the Pentathlon title, a 
fighter must take part in three of the four combat events, 
plus one of the A&S events. There will be opportunities to 
authorize for combat archery, and chances for combat 
archers to partake in the heavy fighting scenarios. The 
rapier tournament will be a 'dice tourney', with weapon 
forms and fight scenarios chosen at random for each 
competitor. Archery will consist of royal rounds and a mix 
of dynamic shoots to test the seasoned bowman. And don't 
forget your throwing cutlery. Their Excellencies, the 
Baron & Baroness of Dun Carraig, will be choosing their 
Champions from those that enter the Tourneys, and prizes 
will also be awarded to the winners of the individual 
tourneys, as well as for the Most Chivalrous Fighter.
           A&S: There will be three parts to the A&S 
activities. First will be a general A&S display. Second, 
in the spirit of St. Felix, will be several contests, Best 
Coin, Best Reliquary, and Best Religious Item or Icon. 
This last can be in any medium. Those warriors wishing to 
qualify for the Pentathlon must enter either the display 
or any one of these competitions. Finally, just for fun, 
there will be a Best Castle competition at the feast. The 
Contestants (gentles at each table) will assemble a castle 
using materials found in their "lands": sugar cubes 
(bricks), frosting (mortar), decorations, etc (fruit 
roll-ups, pretzels, etcetera). However, as in life, 
resources may not be evenly distributed, so negotiations 
with your neighboring "countries" may be required for 
additional supplies. Any questions regarding the A&S 
activities can be directed to Lady Mary Isabel of 
Heatherstone (Leesa Marie Orton) at MOAS at DunCarraig.net.
           Feast: A sumptuous feast of three removes will 
be prepared by the esteemed Mistress Rose of Black 
Diamond. Please contact her at Cook at DunCarraig.net with 
dietary concerns.
           General: For the entertainment of our guests, a 
scavenger hunt will be held throughout the day, with a 
prize for the most intrepid hunter of the day. A silent 
auction will also be held. Those donating an entry for the 
silent auction will receive $2 off of the entry fees.
           Autocrat: Mathias (Jim Sprouse), 46009 Bates 
Road, Great Mills, MD, 20634. (301) 994-0981. Email: 
Autocrat at DunCarraig.net

           Cost:
                Adult Member $7 Off Board, $15 On Board
                Adult, Non-Member: $11.00 Day Trip, $18.00 
Feast
                Child (6-17): $3.00 Day Trip, $10.00 Feast
                Child (0-5): Guests of the Barony
           Note: These costs are the full price (without 
an auction donation). When sending in reservations, deduct 
$2 from the above costs. The $2 will be charged at Troll 
if needed.
           Reservations: Roberta Sprouse (address and 
phone number as above), Email: Troll at DunCarraig.net
           Site: Calvert High School, 600 Dares Beach 
Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20678. This is a DRY site, and 
there is no smoking permitted on the school grounds. This 
is the same site as our last Baronial Investiture.


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Directions:
  

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 From the North:  Take the Route 4 South exit from the DC 
Beltway.  Continue South until you reach Prince Fredrick, 
approximately 25 miles.  At the Calvert Village Shopping 
Center stop light turn left onto Dares Beach Road.  Travel 
0.6 miles to the High School on the Left.

 From the South:  Take your best Route to the Route 301 
(Harry Nice) Bridge over the Potomac River into Maryland. 
 Turn right onto Route 234 to Leonardtown.  Turn right 
onto Route 5 South through Leonardtown.  Turn left onto 
Route 4 North (St. Andrews Church Rd).  Follow Route 4 
across the bridge into Solomons.  Proceed North 
approximately 20 miles to Prince Fredrick.  At the Calvert 
Village Shopping Center stop light turn Right onto Dares 
Beach Road.  Travel 0.6 miles to the High School on the 
Left.
  

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