[MR] Kings Assessment of His Armies

[Randy]

Kings Assessment of His Armies
July 22nd-24th, 2005
Barony of Black Diamond

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 22nd, a torchlight tourney, for both Armored and Rapier combat will occur. 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 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 the Assessment, as a range will be provided to hone your skills in preparation for war. 

A&S: The A&S competition will be of the myriad ways we hide the modern and how to stay cool at Pennsic War. Please contact Magdalena Ilianova (the Magpie) at (540) 483-2753 or wetsheep1 at mindspring.com for more information. There will also 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, lease contact Rosemary Teas at 540-400-0387 or jody8327 at cox.net 

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

Site: His Majesty's armies are prepared to test their mettle on the fields of Glenn Maury Park in Buena Vista, VA (10th St, Buena Vista, VA 24416). Showers will be provided for all who attend. Pets allowed, on leash. Ground fires are prohibited. Alcohol is permitted. For more information on the site or camping, please contact the Autocrat at bdchatelaine at yahoo.com or (540) 552-6954. 

Fees are as follows: Site: $6.00 Feast $5.00 Camping $4.00 per person per night. Children ages 6-14 are half adult price. The babes (5 and under) of Atlantia are the guests of the Barony. Please send reservations to Magdalena Ilianova (the Magpie), 11959 Callaway Rd, Callaway, VA, 24067. 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. All are encouraged to attend, for more information on merchanting and to reserve space please contact Rosemary Teas at 540-400-0387 or jody8327 at cox.net 

Autocrat: Juliana Greene (Julie Hall), 300 Alleghany St, Apt 7, Blacksburg, VA 24060, (540) 552-6954, email: bdchatelaine at yahoo.com 



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Directions: 
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>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 1.5 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 1.5 miles to 10th St. Turn right on 10th St and follow sign into Glen Maury Park. 





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