[MR] The Black Prince's Birthday

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  The Black Prince's Birthday
   May 20-22
  Hosted by:  Barony of Black Diamond

   The Year is 1359, the site is England.

   

   In celebration of Edward, the Prince of Wales upcoming birthday a
day of tournament, feast and revelry has been declared. The Barony of
Black Diamond calls forth the most Noble of combatants, to bring their
weapons of choice, their skill and prowess to this most Honorable
field.
  Heralds declare that this is a day for all Atlantia, to celebrate on
of the most historical men in history and quite possibly the 14th
century. 

   

  A day of skills to test martial skills as well as those skilled in
the arts. To celebrate the Black Prince's birthday in all its glory we
ask that you wear and display your finest garb. At the height of the
day's martial activities will be honor, for honor is what holds a
fighter true to their skills and path. This event will test this
virtue and we know that Atlantia`s fighters will not let us down.


  Martial Activities:

   

  Friday evening will be a torchlight tourney for both heavy and
rapier in a traditional bear pit.

  Saturday will play host to heavy, rapier tournaments themed around
honor. We encourage fighters to bring a consort and a herald, but this
is not necessary for entry into the tourneys. There will be a target
archery competition as well.


  Mounted games will be in attendance. Please contact: Baroness
Beatrice von Staufen at: baronessbeatrice at hotmail.com  


  Arts & Sciences Activities

   

  There will be several competitions including but not limited to:

  best use of a Barony's heraldry,  best period encampment,
illumination,  personal heraldry, best 14th century Stain Glass Piece,
bardic competition,  best field herald novice display, best flavored
cordials, and open display.

   

  For further information contact: THLady Alianor Atte Redswane at:
redswane at bellsouth.net




  Feast

   

   In grand celebration of the birthday of the Black Prince a 14th
century 4 remove feast will be prepared by Lady Senga MacBeathian. 

   

  First Remove : Coq Au Vin, Honey Carrots, Savory Toasted Cheese and
Creamy Apples
  Second Remove: Roasted Pork, Garlic Turnips, Savory Cabbage and
Dipped Strawberries
  Third Remove: Meatballs, Garlic Buttered Noodles, Steamed Vegetables
  Fourth Remove: Chocolate Shortbread, Orange Balls, Cream Cheese
Mints
  Please contact Lady Senga at:  lioness635 at earthlink.com for dietary
concerns or questions.



  Cost


   Adult, Member: $7.00 Day-Trip $8.00 Feast $10.00 Camping
  Adult, Non-Member: $10.00 Day-Trip $8.00 Feast $13.00 Camping
  Child (6-17): $3.00 Day-Trip $8.00 Feast $5.00 Camping
  Child (0-5): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping



  Reservations
  Ravenna Storm(Brett Mcpeak),  PO Box 452  Max Meadows VA, 24360.
Phone Number(276)699-9658, E-mail:  ravennastorm at yahoo.com  Cost
Notes:  Reservations postmarked before 5/16/05 will receive a $3.00
discount.
   

  Site:

  Bland County Fairgrounds, Bland, VA 24315  This site is discreetly
wet, no modern containers.  Pets must be on a leash and cleaned up
after. 



  Directions:  From the south: Make your best route to I-77 north.
Once in VA follow I-77 north towards Wytheville. I-77 will connect
with I-81 south. Follow I-77 north until it splits with I-81. Stay on
I-77 north towards Bluefield, WV. Take exit 52 off of I-77. At bottom
of ramp take a right. At stop sign take a right and follow SCA signs.
  From the north: Take I-81 south to I-77 north towards Bluefield.
Follow above directions from there.
   
  Merchanting Information:  Merchants are encouraged to attend and
need to contact the field steward@: luther_josephus at yahoo.com with the
size of the pavilion. There is no merchant fee but space is limited to
outdoors.