[MR] Treachery on the Tokaido

[Michael Holy]

Treachery on the Tokaido
October 29, 2005
Barony of Bright Hills

Did you make Japanese garb for last Twelfth Night?  Are you wondering when you will ever get to wear it again? The Barony of Bright Hills invites you to dust off your kimono and katana as we join the conflict between the Europeans and Japanese for control of the Japanese trade.  

Martial Activities: Heavy weapons scenarios are being coordinated by Baron Temur of the Kerait (temur at adelphia.net). Rapier will be run by Lord Stephen Bridewell (stephenbridewell at yahoo.com).  It will consist of three melee scenarios (ship, town, & field) between the Japanese and the Portugese. Victory or defeat in the preceding scenario will determine advantage or disadvantage in subsequent rounds. Target archery will be run by Lady Reyne Telarius (reyne_telarius at hotmail.com). Archers will defend the trade caravans from brigands along the Tokaido road. Their Excellencies will be choosing Baronial Heavy, Rapier, and Archery champions. 

A&S Activities:  Come participate in the serenity of Japan with a traditional tea ceremony.  Advance registration with Taira no Akiyo Shichi-i (akiyo at runbox.com) is appreciated so that we can have the appropriate amount of materials, a note on your reservation will suffice.  There will also be a variety of sponsored competitions including: “Games and Toys of the Silk Road,” a Garb competition, items made from silk, and origami made from materials other than paper.  Their Excellencies will also be choosing Their Baronial A&S and Bardic Champion.  We are pleased to announce the 1st ever brewing competition for Baronial Brewer.

Children’s Activities: Children’s activities will be offered by Lady Wynne ferch Rhodri ap Hwyell.  Mistress Chryse will be cooking a feast for the children in the evening.  Have your little ghouls and goblins prepared to “haunt” the adults for candy after their feast!

Other Activities: If you think there is someone who needs to be “taken care of” or if you want to lend your services, then join the Assassins Guild for the day. The Worshipful Company of St. Mathias will also be hosting a silent auction.

Feast: The Bright Hills Cooks Guild will be cooking a marvelous feast featuring items to please both Japanese and European appetites. For any food allergies please contact the head cook, Baroness Cordelia FitzRobert of York (barysears at comcast.net). If you do not tell us about any special dietary needs in advance, we will not be able to do anything for you at the event.

Merchants: Merchants are welcome, but there space is limited.  Please contact the autocrat in advance to reserve your spot.  

Cost: Adult, Member: $8. Adult, Non-Member: $11. Children 6-17 are half cost; Children under 6 are guests of the Barony; Feast $7; If you take up a seat, you must pay for feast. Lunch on Saturday is included in the site fee.

Reservations:  The only reservation is a paid reservation. Please make checks out to: Barony of Bright Hills/SCA Inc. Please include the mundane name, membership number, expiration date (if applicable), and if the person is an adult or child. Mail reservations to Taira no Akiyo Shichi-i, C/O Tylar Umeno, 305 4th Avenue, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225.  Refunds will be honored if they are in writing and arrive prior to 24 hours before the event.

Site: Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company Hall, 1341 N. Main Street, Hampstead, MD 21074.  Only service animals are welcome at this site.  Alcohol is permitted, but please no original containers.

Autocrat: Lord Michel von Schönsee (Michael Holy), email: doppelganger at runbox.com, 410-636-5522 (no calls after 9pm) or Deputy Autocrat: Taira no Akiyo Shichi-i (Tylar Umeno), email: akiyo at runbox.com.

Event Website: For more information about the event, please visit the website at www.brighthills.net/events/tnt2005.htm .

Directions: 
     From the East: Take either I-795 or MD Route 140 to MD Route 30 North. Follow MD Route 30 about 10 miles into Hampstead. Once in Hampstead continue on Route 30 / Main Street for about 7 blocks. The Firehall will be on your Right.
     From the West: Take your best route to MD Route 27 North to Route 30 in Manchester. Route 27 deadends at Route 30 in Manchester. You'll see a Sheetz gas station across the intersection here.  Turn Right onto Route 30 and follow it approximately 5 miles into Hampstead.  The Firehall will be on your Left about 4-5 blocks after crossing MD Route 482 (Hampstead-Mexico Road).







Lord Michel von Schonsee
(MKA Michael Holy)
Bright Hills Pursuivant
Storvik Brewers Guildmaster