[MR] Updated Storvik Novice Tourney information

[Orla Carey]

Forwarded
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Greetings my fine friends and neigbors,

As Novice Tourney grows near, more and more information on activities
is available. We have added Archery and Siege Weapons to the agenda
as well as updated directions. The entire updated info is below, as
well as on the storvik website.

See you at the Tourney!
Lady Beatrix von Leipzig
Autocrat

Storvik Novice and Un-Belt Tourney: A Festival of Birds

Many different birds were known from medieval bestiaries. The proud
cock, the peaceful dove, and the beautiful peacock were well known in
the medieval world. As members of this society, we are all familiar
with the imagery and meaning associated with the Pelican, that
selfless bird who gives to her children her own lifeblood to sustain
them. Therefore, birds are the inspiration for the theme of this
year's Novice and Un-belt Tourney.

Martial Activities: MIC Sir Theron Andronikos
Sir_Theron at yahoo.com<Sir_Theron%40yahoo.com>
"Birds of a feather flock together" and so the tournaments will be
separated by experience level.

Novice "Fledgling" Tournament: This tournament will be exclusively
for warriors who have been authorized for and practicing any form of
heavy combat for less than one year. Effort to provide a personal
Heraldic display will be duly rewarded. If you do not have your own
arms, feel free to be creative with the festival of birds theme or any
kingdom or baronial arms open to your use.

Night Owl Tournament:
This torchlight tourney is scheduled for Friday evening at Compline
(approximately 10 pm).

"Early Bird" Authorizations: Being only a few weeks before Pennsic
War, this is a great time to get authorized. Novices looking to
participate in the Tourney, and those seasoned veterans trying out a
new weapon style should arrive early, as we expect there are many who
will need to be authorized. (Marshall's who are available to help out
with authorizations, please contact the Autocrat).

Un-belt "Tournament of Swans": This is the tournament for those who
are no longer novices, but have not yet been knighted. In a 14th
century manuscript, Humility wears a swan on his helm, and so must
those warriors who have not yet attained the high award of Knighthood
wear humility. Squires are welcome to take part in this tournament,
and members of the Order of Chivalry are encouraged to support their
squires and observe the brave fighters of our fair Atlantia.

Melees: What pre-war event would be complete without melee practice?
Our site has lots of open field and wooded areas for several
different scenarios which will include combat archery and siege weapons.

Mocking Bird Archery: The Archery activities seek to imitate the
shoots we are used to seeing at Pennsic. The Clout Shoot, The Castle
Shoot, and Royal Rounds will be set up for your archery pleasure.

Equestrian Activities will be available. MIC for Equestrian Activities
is Lady Brandwyn Alston of the Rift at brndalston at aol.com<brndalston%40aol.com>

Rapier activities will be available. MIC's are Lady Constanza de
Tallavera and Alastar Clark Bowman (aka Alex the Pell) email:
aa1701 at msn.com <aa1701%40msn.com>

Arts and Sciences Activities

Novice "fledgling" A&S Competition: There will be two A&S
competitions/displays once again at this years Novice. First there
will be the traditional "Novice" competition, where participants may
only enter projects that are from arts practiced less then a year. You
need not be a new artisan, just practicing a new to you art.
Documentation is encouraged, but not required. . Extra points will
be awarded for participating in the Festival of Birds theme.

Baroness Catherine Grace Fitzlewis will once again be sponsoring the
"Novice to Now" competition. The requirements for "Novice to Now" are
the first/early attempt at an art, and the most recent attempt to be
compared side by side with each other. The goal is to show growth in
one's work, and be inspiration to novice artisans (You mean you
weren't always perfect?) We all want to see just how far you have
come! Laurels and other experienced artisans are also invited to
participate. Documentation is not required, but is strongly encouraged
to help reinforce the growth concept (and it is a good time to get
your documentation hammered out for a dry run before Pennsic.)
Participation in the "Festival of Birds" theme is encouraged.

Open Display: Please bring out any of your favorite projects new or
old for our Artisans Row. Many novices would love to learn about your
projects.

The Sir Guass Magnusson Memorial New Brewer Competition:
Sir Gauss was known for his love of brewing and his dedication to
helping new brewer's start in the craft. This competition celebrates his
life and offers rewards to those new brewers who know and execute their
craft the best. Entrants must have been brewing for less than one year
or have never entered a previous brewing competition with any beverage.
Judging will be done based on the Kingdom Brewer competition
score sheet and rubric. The emphasis will be to provide judges
responses that
are useful to the brewer; we want to help you improve your brew (if
needed), not just point out flaws. Entrants may provide up to two
entries
in each of three categories; 1) Beer and Ales; 2) Wines and Meads; 3)
Other (syrups, skanjabeen, vinegar, etc.). The highest scoring
individual entry will be declared the winner. Entries need to be at the
judging tent before Noon on Saturday. Bottles should be labeled with the
brewer's name & contents. Judging will
commence at 1PM and the populace is welcome to observe.
Merchants:
We have plenty of shady space close to the tourney fields for merchant
booths. Please let us know a head of time if you will be coming, so
we may plan accordingly. There will be no merchant fees, but all
merchants will be expected to pay the regular site fee.
Please contact the Merchant Coordinator to reserve space. Livi MKA
Sherrill Abramson at abramsonsm at comcast.net <abramsonsm%40comcast.net>

Feast: Light snacks will be available for a day board as part of the
entry fee and A limited number of evening feast seats will be
available. Menu can be found on the Storvik Website
http://storvik.atlantia.sca.org/events.html

Pre-Registration should be sent to the Autocrat. Beatrix von Leipzig
MKA Crystal Wygal, 5903 Osage St. Unit 2 Berwyn Heights, MD 20740.
beatrixherald at yahoo.com <beatrixherald%40yahoo.com> 301-412-9939 Before 10pm
please.

Directions
>From the Capitol Belway Take Exit 11A to Rout 4 East.
Exit at Route 301 South. Landmarks will be Home Depot and Giant
supermarket
Turn Left at the light onto Croom Station Road. Landmarks will be
Safeway supermarket and a Bojangles restaurant.
At the End (T intersection) Turn Right onto Croom Road, 382.
Go Left at Croom Airport Road.
Bear Right at the Fork to remain on Croom Airport Road
At the end turn right into Pawtuxent River Park.

Web site: http://storvik.atlantia.sca.org/events.html