[MR] Assessment in Black Diamond

Sat Jul 16 17:50:07 PDT 2005

At the request of His Excellency, Baron Raven MacGreggor, I am posting to 
the Merry Rose the fact that there are still campsites available for 
Assessment. Please see the attached info for details and contact 
information.

I am copying this from the Black Diamond list.

peace
Bleidd Gwilt

The King's Assessment of His Armies
Buena Vista, VA, July 22-24
Barony of Black Diamond, Atlantia
http://black-diamond.atlantia.sca.org/assessment.html

Good Gentles pray take heed! War is afoot, and the armies of Atlantia are 
assembled and prepared. Dangerous times are ahead, and all must be prepared 
for the great battles to come. Towards this end, do we, the Barony of Black 
Diamond invite the populous of Atlantia to the King's Assessment of his 
Armies. The armies of Atlantia will stand ready for His Majesty's inspection 
upon the field of battle. Make ready and prepare, our enemies march as we 
speak. Atlantia will be ready.

Martial Activities:
On the eve of July the 22th, a torchlight tourney, for both Armored and 
Rapier combat will occur. Armored combat will include siege and combat 
archery. Both Armored and Rapier will match the Pennsic scenerios. A 
tournament to determine the baronial champions in both heavy and rapier 
combat will occur on the 23rd, as will melees upon his Majesty's discretion. 
For more information contact the MiC, His Excellency, Baron Raven MacGreggor 
(sickpup at excite.com) or RMiC, Lord Antonio 
(webminister at black-diamond.atlantia.sca.org). Black Diamond also invites the 
archers, throwing weapons and other combatants to Assessment, as a range 
will be provided to hone your skills in preparation for war. For those 
wishing to have pavilions on the edges of the list fields, please contact 
the autocrat at bdchatelaine at yahoo.com. Preference will be given in order of 
OP and first come, first served. There will be a chirugeon on site who is 
willing to help apprentices for this event. For more information on
helping with the chirugeonate, please contact Lady Anne la Settere at 
quotku at yahoo.com. Waterbearers are also welcome.

Arts & Sciences:
This year’s A&S theme is the myriad ways we hide the modern and how to stay 
cool at Pennsic War. The best way to hide the modern will have three 
subcategories; cloth, metal, and wood. Prizes will be given for Periodacity 
(Peri-audacity). Is that a sheep in camp or a cooler in sheep’s clothing?

Documentation is strongly encouraged for both categories.

Works in progress will be welcome in all competitions and there will be a 
small token for the work in progress folks would most like to see done by 
Pennsic. Please contact Aislinn at forsair at yahoo.com or 540-557-7036 for 
additional information.

Also there will be a dessert contest to be judged by those attending Queen's 
Tea. So bring your desserts and see who can best tempt the delicate palates 
of the flowers of Atlantia. For more information, please contact Rosemary 
Teas at 540-400-0387 or jody8327 at cox.net.

Merchants (so far):
• Miriam's Yarns and Fibers
• Magik Badger Ironworks

• Teas & Treasures - teas, dried herbs,  apple butter, peach butters, candy, 
trail mixes

• Mad Monk- leather and odd items

• Eluneds Emporium- Jewelry ; amber and semiprecious stones

• Ironwood Studios

• Stoneware Pottery

• La Wren's Nest-  Clothing, Jewelry and accessories

Feast:
A grand feast will be provided upon the evening of the 23rd, along with 
lunch for those present during the day. Seating for feast is for 100. 
Reservations are strongly suggested. For dietary concerns, please contact 
Cerwynne ap Fhearghuis at wtsmitherman at liberty.edu

Lunch is provided in the cost of site fee.  Breakfast will be available for 
purchase through the Canton of Azurmont on both Saturday and Sunday 
mornings.

Children’s Activities:
There will be children’s activities available on Saturday the 23rd. For more 
information, contact Lady Allegranza at allegranza at earthlink.net.

Schedule (subject to change):
Friday, July 22nd
4:00 PM Site opens
6:00 PM Authorizations begin
9:00 PM Torchlight Tourneys Begin
10:00 PM Bardic begins

Saturday, June 23rd
9:00 AM Authorizations Begin
10:00 AM Opening court
11:00 AM Fighting begins
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Fighting Resumes

1:30 PM Queen’s Tea
4:00-5:00 PM Fighting ends
6:00 PM Court
7:00 PM Feast
8:00-9:00 PM Bardic begins

Sunday, June 24th
9:00 AM Curia
11:00 AM War Practice
2:00 PM Site closes

Site:
His Majesty's armies are prepared to test their mettle on the fields of 
Glenn Maury Park, in Buena Vista Virginia. 10th Street, Buena Vista, 
Virginia. Showers will be provided. Pets allowed, on leash. Ground fires are 
prohibited though firepits are welcome. Hotels are available within ten 
miles or less of the site.  For more information on the site or camping, 
please contact the Autocrat, Lady Juliana Greene at Bdchatelaine at yahoo.com.

Fees:
Site: $6.00; Feast $5.00; Camping $4.00 per person per night. The $3 
non-member surcharge does apply.
Children ages 6-14 are half adult price. The babes (5 and under) of Atlantia 
are the guests of the Barony. There is no camping fee for children 12 and 
under.
Please send reservations to Ravenot (Steve Elmore) PO Box 2781, Roanoke VA 
24001. Make checks payable to Barony of Black Diamond, SCA Inc.

Merchants:
We welcome all merchants to display and sell their wares to the populous of 
Atlantia.  For more information on merchanting and to reserve space, please 
contact Rosemary Teas at 540-400-0387 or jody8327 at cox.net.

Directions:
>From Blue Ridge Parkway: Take exit 45.6 to Hwy 60 West. Have fun following 
the curves into Buena
Vista. Turn left (south) at first traffic light onto Rt. 501. Follow Rt. 501 
for about 1 1/2 miles to 10th St. Turn right on 10th St. and follow sign 
into Glen Maury Park.

>From Interstate 81: Take Exit 188A to Hwy 60 East and follow it into Buena 
Vista. Turn right (south) on Rt. 501. Follow Rt. 501 for about 1 1/2 miles 
to 10th St. Turn right on 10th St. and follow sign into Glen Maury Park.

Take heed and make ready, war is on the horizon, and we will be prepared to 
fight for our most noble majesties and our fair Kingdom of Atlantia

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