[MR] Don't forget Treasures on the Tides is this weekend!

[Danielle Scott]

It is the year 1587; many of the Crowns of Europe are busily squabbling over an island nation and its single Queen leaving Atlantia the rest of the oceans free for the taking! The Barony of Bright Hills sends out a call to all in the land for crews to take up their oars on this mighty quest in gathering the treasures of Atlantia on the tides for the Crown.
 
This event will have a quest with crews of one fighter, one fencer, an archer, an artisan, at least one child, and one newcomer if possible. Crews shall have to hunt for the various Kingdom level awards and complete a task, questions or a puzzle for a token to be used at the end to determine the winners. (I've heard rumors that some of the quest stations may accept bribes)  Along with the quest competitions, we will hold challenges to help determine the Barony of Bright Hills newest champions, information on the competitions will be posted at a later date. A lunch will be included on Saturday, included in the event fee and for those inclined a feast will be provided by Their Ladyships Órlaith Carey and Tirzah MacCrudden. There will also be a children’s Halloween party held during feast. We encourage all parents to bring their child and allow them to dress up in their costumes and all adults to bring treats for the children to collect in the hall that evening. On Friday night there will be a spaghetti dinner and Saturday morning a continental breakfast for a suggested donation of $2.00 each per person.
 
Martial Activities:
 
We will have competitions through the quest for both heavy and light weapons. We will also hold competitions to determine the champions heavy, light and archery champions of Bright Hills. 
 
Quest fighters have the opportunity to fight the great and might Kraken guarding his stash of gems, brave the fierce Sea Stag and outwit the Sea Dragon on the field. 
 
Archers get to test their skill in a fun filled shoot as well against the sharp shooting Yew Bow.
 
Arts and Sciences Activities:
 
Knots: As sailors used knots on Ship Board, this challenge is to use knots as a basis for a small project. The project must be able to be picked up with one hand, and can be in any form, such as cross stitch, corded, quilting, applique, painting, wood burning, embossed metal, stained glass, small mosaics, smocking, embroidery, weaving, etc. Minimal documentation is required. You may use standard knot tying books such as the BSA handbook or books from Dover Books. For more information, contact Lord Denise de Dijon. 301-946-0477
 
First/Early Attempt Competition. This competition is for all skill levels. We want to see your first attempt in any art or science. The item does not have to be period, however the documentation must state why it is not. The documentation must answer, at a minimum, the following questions:
 
1. What is it?
2. Why is the item period or not? If not, why?
3. What would you or did you do differently?
4. What did you learn?
 
The prize will include 2 handwoven Black and White Cotton, Napkins.
 
Sponsored by Brienna Llewellyn Lindsey
 
"Open" Brewing Competition: The "Open Brewing Competition will allow any gentle, regardless of local group affiliation, to test their brewing skills. There will be prizes in four categories: Best in Show, Best Beer/Ale, Best Mead/Wine, Best Cordial/Non-alcoholic. The judging will be done using the Atlantian Brewing Judging Form. Documentation is encouraged, but not required. (A recipe or list of ingredients is required for an entry to be judged.) Please do not enter more than 2 entries per category.
 
Baronial Brewer: To enter this competition, the gentle must consider Bright Hills their "home" barony. You must provide at least 3 entries in two of the categories (i.e. ale, beer, mead, wine, cordials, vinegars, non-alcoholics). Documentation is encouraged, but not required. The final decision on the winner will be at Her Excellency, Mistress Martelle's discretion. 
 
If you have any questions about either competition, feel free to contact the sponsor, Michel von Schonsee
 
The Feast
 
Lunch is provided on Saturday
Friday night meal - a spaghetti dinner will be sold as a fundraiser for the Bright Hills Fighter Practice Site.
Saturday Breakfast - a continental breakfast for a suggested donation of $2.00 each per person.
 
Reservations
 
Adult, Member Daytrip only: $8.00
Adult, Member Daytrip with Feast: $14.00
Adult, Member Camping with Feast: $22.00
 
Children (6-12) Daytrip only: $4.00
Children (6-12) Daytrip with Childrens Feast: $7.00
Children (6-12) Daytrip with Adults Feast: $10.00
Children (6-12) Camping with Childrens Feast: $10.00
Children (6-12) Camping with Adults Feast: $13.00
Children (0-5) are guests of the Barony
 
Non-Members please add $3 to the above numbers.
 
Reservations may be sent to Baroness Roana de Laci (Lynn Hunter), 7669 Fairbanks Court, Hanover, MD 21076, Phone: (410) 519-7229
 
Checks must be made out to "Barony of Bright Hills, SCA Inc." Please include the legal names, membership numbers and expiratikon date (when applicable) of all in your party. 
 
Troll will close at 3pm and unclaimed feast reservations will be offered to the lucky gentles on the waiting list starting at 4pm. 
 
Request for refunds must be made 48 hours prior to the event. 
 
Site: 
 
Harford County 4H Camp at the Rocks.
 
Site Information: The site is discreetly wet, meaning no original containers, all bottles and trash must be taken with you wen you leave site, cigarettes must be field stripped.  The camp boasts a hall with a fireplace for gathering and feast as well as three heated cabins (two with showers). We shall have a family dorm as well as a party dorm for campers to use. Bunkbeds will have mattresses all other bedding must be brought in. 
 
Site Address:
 
8 Cherry Hill Road, Street, Maryland 21154
 
Merchanting Information:
 
Merchants are always welcome! We shall have plenty of space for pavilions, as well as a covered structure. If there are weather issues we will have merchanting in the main hall but request that the merchants be broken down by 5:30 pm.  We are asking for  a donation towards the prizes of the day from our merchants. Please contact the Merchant Coordinator, Lady Livi to reserve a space. 
 
Directions: 
 
I-95, Exit 77B to MD 24
Continue North on MD24 past Harford Mall on to the Route 1 Bypass North.
Yield right off the Bypass at Rock Spring Road (which is MD24, North) going towards Forest Hill.
Stay on Rock Spring Road for approximately 6 miles.
Turn right onto the bridge at Cherry Hill Road.
After crossing the Deer Creek, make an immediate left into the camp.
 
For additional directions use: Mapquest. 
 
Autocrat (for more information): Lady Daniela Schwartzhaupt (Danielle Scott), 135 Riverthorn Rd, Baltimore, MD 21220, Phone: 443-823-5498
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