[MR] Dun Carraig Baronial Birthday

[Mathias]

Dun Carraig's 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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