[MR] Updated Event Flyer - Thousand and Two Nights: The tale continues (October 28)

[Tylar Umeno]

Thousand and Two Nights: The Tale Continues
October 28, 2006
Barony of Bright Hills (Hampstead, Maryland)
	
Scheherazade regaled the Sultan with tales of adventure and fortune for one thousand and one nights to save her life. Storytellers have retold her stories around campfires for a millennium. Join Sheik Barre, Sheika Cordelia and the entire populace of the Barony of Bright Hills as we spin the yarn for one more night.

Martial Activities
* Their Excellencies will be choosing Baronial Heavy, Rapier, Equestrian and Archery champions.

* Heavy weapons scenarios are being coordinated by Baron Heinrich Kreiner (lands_heinie at yahoo.com).

* Rapier will be run by Lord Stephen Bridewell (stephenbridewell at yahoo.com).

* Target Archery will be run by Petr Skalderbitr petercmoe at yahoo.com).
     o Shoot  for  fun, honor, speed and accuracy.  All levels of archers are encouraged to come  and enjoy the day.  Bring a full quiver for this tournament;  shoots will often require more than size arrows!
     o Their Excellencies will choose their Archery Champion from among the entrants.  Several new challenges have been invented to test the mettle of even elite archers.  Horsebow archers will receive honorary bonus points.
     o Inspections begin at 10:00am; shooting begins promptly at 11:00am.  Wear suitable clothing and footwear; you will be required to move quickly from target to target, and will be required to straddle a mannequin horse.
     o The Bright Hills Youth Archery program invites all youth archers to attend, and special targets will be available.  Archers under the age of fourteen must have a parent present on the range; archers under the age of ten must be accompanied by a parent at all times.
     o For more information, contact Petr Skjalderbiter, (443) 604-3522, Loaner equipment may be available, if requested in advance, on an as-available basis. 

* Equestrian Activities
     o Bright Hills will offer a chance to TNT attendees to become Baronial Equestrian Champion in equestrian events at our upcoming TNT. Because of limited space, we are asking entrants to make ‘hobby horses’, and suggest that the head from a 25 cent Goodwill stuffed animal, and a dowel rod, will make a lovely, low-cost substitution for a real horse. Only those citizens of Bright Hills bearing a valid ‘white card’ showing that they are members of the Atlantian Cavalry may contest for the position of Equestrian Champion.
     o The equestrian event will take place in three parts:
          1. Parade of entrants. All entrants will have the opportunity to show off their mounts to the panel of judges. The children attending TNT will be able to show off their horses.
          2. Head knocking. Each entrant will be able to knock off enemy heads.  The combination of number of heads hit and the time taken to hit them will determine the winner.
          3. Tilting. Entrants will compete in a single elimination tournament to determine the winner.
     o Overall winner is the person who has the best average in all three trials.

Arts & Science Activities
* Their Excellencies will be choosing their A&S, Brewer, and Bardic champions.

* Competitions are being organized by Lady Martelle von Charlottenburg (mrfletcher21133 at yahoo.com).

* Brewing Competition, run by Lord Michel von Schonsee (doppelganer at runbox.com).
     o Open Competition - There will have prizes in the following categories: Best Beer/Ale, Best Mead/Wine, Best Cordials, Best Other (Non-Alcoholic, Vinegar, etc).
     o Baronial Brewer - To enter for baronial brewer you must be a member of the Barony of Bright Hills. You must enter a minimum of two entries in two separate categories (see above for categories). The champion will be selected by Their Excellencies out of the entrants who meet the competition criteria.
     o All entries must contain a recipe or ingredients list to be judged. Documentation is encouraged, but not required. The competition will be judged using the Atlantian Brewers Guild Forms (brewers.atlantia.sca.org/forms/brewercompetitionform.pdf). Any questions, please feel free to contact Lord Michel von Schonsee. 

* In addition to the traditional brewing competition, bardic competition, and open display, there will be a:
     1. Turkish Embroidery competition sponsored by Baroness Chagan Khulan (ekaterina at adelphia.net).
     2. Best Turban competition sponsored by Mistress Ingvild 
     3. Best Oral Retelling of One of Scheherazade’s Stories sponsored by Mistress Ingvild
     4. Youth non-alcoholic brewing competition sponsored by Taira no Akiyo (akiyo at runbox.com).  There will be 2 age categories: 12 years old and younger, and 13-18 years old.

* Classes on Middle Eastern topics will be organized by Nina of Bright Hills (nina at cavtel.net).

*  Persons interested in sponsoring a competition or teaching a class should contact these individuals. Please see the event website for updates. 

Children’s Activities
A separate children’s’ feast will be organized by Mistress Chryse Raptes (sue at suewho.net). Please make a note on your reservation if your child will be attending so that we can plan accordingly. It is the tradition in Bright Hills for our little djinns and magicians to visit the Sheik’s feast to collect sweet treasures so please pack your caravan accordingly.

The Feast
A delicious Middle Eastern feast will be prepared by Lady Roswitha of Suanesfeld (jnamann at comcast.net). For any food allergies please contact the head cook. 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.

Reservations:
The only reservation is a paid reservation. If you take up a seat, you must pay for feast. Lunch on Saturday is included in the site fee. All refund requests must be received one week prior to the event. 

Make checks payable to "Barony of Bright Hills, SCA, Inc." Please include the legal names of all in your party.

Send checks to: Taira no Akiyo (Tylar A. Umeno), 305 W. 4th Avenue Baltimore MD, 21225, (410)868-7173 (akiyo at runbox.com).

Site Costs:
Member:
On-Board (with feast) $17.00
Off-Board $10.00

Non-Member:
On-Board (with feast) $20.00
Off-Board $13.00

Youth (6-17):
On-Board (with feast) $12.00
Off-Board $ 5.00

Child (0-5):
No Charge

Site: Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company Hall, 1341 N. Main Street, Hampstead, MD 21074.

Site Restrictions: Only service animals are welcome at this site. Alcohol is permitted, but please no original containers.

Directions: Find your best route onto I-795 [Northwest Expy] towards Owings Mills / Reisterstown. At exit 9A, turn LEFT onto Ramp towards MD-30 / MD-140 / Hanover. Take Ramp (LEFT) onto SR-128 [Butler Rd]. Turn LEFT (North) onto SR-30 [Hanover Pike]. Travel approx 10 miles on SR-30. The event site is on your right.


Merchant Information: Merchants are welcome, but there space is limited. Please contact Lady Daniela Schwartzhaupt (ladydanielabh at hotmail.com) in advance to reserve your spot.


Autocrat (For more information): Taira no Akiyo (Tylar A. Umeno), 305 W. 4th Avenue Baltimore MD, 21225, (410)868-7173 (akiyo at runbox.com).