[MR] War of the Wings: War Points

[Kathryn Evans]

When autumn graces this land, before the cold winter sets in, war shall be
fought between the baronies of the Sacred Stone and Windmaster's Hill in the
names of their beloved Phoenix and Kittyhawk.

On the weekend of October 20-22 at Elchenburg Castle in the lands of Elkin,
North Carolina these two foes will finally confront each other and the
victor will earn the right to fly their baronial standard over the walls of
Elchenburg. In order to settle this dispute, the two baronies welcome all
citizens of fair Atlantia (and beyond) to declare and fight for either the
Phoenix or Kittyhawk. 17 war points shall be awarded over the weekend and so
determine the victor. The points shall be awarded as follows;

The Baron of Windmaster's Hill has challenged the Baron of Sacred Stone to a
series of martial competitions.  They will compete in heavy, rapier,
archery, and cavalry throughout the weekend.  The Baron who wins the most
competitions will receive the war point towards His Barony. 

A Baronial Champions Tourney. This is a heavy tourney. The Baronage of
Sacred Stone and Windmaster's will each select a series of fighters for
one-on-one fights - a total of 10 fights will be fought with the side
claiming the most victories taking the war point.  In the event of a tie - a
tie-breaking fight will be fought by each side's reigning Baronial Heavy
Champion.

A point each will be awarded for a Castle Battle for both Heavy and Rapier
fighters. A 30-minute timed battle fought in Elchenburg Castle. Attackers
resurrect, defenders do not, and are also encouraged to stay where they
fall, within safe reason. Each side defends/attacks. Timed battles, best
time wins war point.

A point each will be awarded for a Woods Battle for both Heavy and Rapier
fighters. A 30-minute timed battle. Presiding coronets will place three
fixed banners, at their pleasure, in the woods of Elchenburg. Army holding
most banners at end wins war point - this will be a resurrection battle.

A point each will be awarded for a Grand Melee for both Heavy and Rapier
fighters. A traditional field battle fought outside the castle walls. Best
of three, un-timed, last man standing. Winner gets war point.

Contests in Target Archery. The archers of Atlantia will be given a chance
to shoot a variety of targets such as animals, moving targets, distance
shots, dueling archers. The war point will be determined by totaling the
scores for archers shooting for each side. Every archer that shoots for the
war point shall receive a custom made metal token and there will also be a
prize for best archer of the day. 

Contests in Thrown Weapons. A war point shall also be awarded for those
projectilely inclined but are not archers.

Tournaments in Cavalry. For lovers of equestrian activities a war point will
be awarded.

A point each will awarded for both Youth Combat and Youth Arts and Sciences.
The fierce bravery and beautiful arts of Atlantia's youth are the future of
this land and so they shall also help determine the outcome of this war and
the future of the land.

A static display of Arts and Sciences. The gifted artisans of Atlantia will
be able to shine and display their work in 14 different categories. The
entries should be documented, original, and never entered prior to the war.
The War Point will go to the Barony with most Total Judging Points. First
Place Prizes will also be awarded in each category.

Period Encampments. A point shall be awarded for the best display of a
period encampment and judges will be looking at cover, furniture,
accessories, food, recreational activities such as board games, a written
description of why your encampment is so spiff, period references, and use
of the theme of Wings and/or War.

A Performing Arts Competition. The singers, storytellers, dancers and all
lovers of the bardic arts are welcome to perform and compete for the barony
of their choice. The judging shall be done by unknown judges in the
audience. Written documentation for each piece is required and may also be
spoken orally if the performer wishes.

A display of Baronial Pageantry. This point shall be determined by the whim
of Their Royal Majesties during evening court.

So come one and all to Elchenburg and help decide the final outcome of the
rivalry between Phoenix and Kittyhawk. Every point counts and whether your
strength is in combat or art, whether you are young or advanced in years,
you can help decide the victor in this War of the Wings.


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