[MR] The Siege of Black Tower

[Ron Osceola]

April 17, 2010
The Siege of the Black Tower

Pocahontas State Park

Chesterfield, Virginia 23832

*Canton of Rivers Point *



A lone black tower stands at the top of a Holy Tor beside the King's
road.  This
tower is a major point of river defense to the south of fair Atlantia.  As
the populace knows, spring is the time of year when we can expect to see
invaders coming from the sea, gliding up our precious river to wreak havoc
on this portion of the kingdom.  It would appear that next spring will be no
different.  We must prepare!



The siege against our beloved tower will take place on 17 April, Anno
Societatis 44.  We are sending a plea to stouthearted Atlantian heavy
fighters, to the mighty wielders of the Rapier, and to
feared-throughout-the-realm Atlantian archers to come and ward off this
attack.  The day will be hard work; the wooded areas around the tower will
be teeming with those wishing us harm.  Be prepared to meet the enemy in the
woods and fight to the death.



While the battle rages outside the walls, our skillful artisans and brewers
will present their creations in a glorious competition and display.  The
river folk have planned a Silent Auction fund-raiser in order to gather some
seed money to repair our tower in time for next year’s event. At the end of
the day, the inhabitants of the black tower will prepare a sumptuous feast.



This battle will last but a day.  Space is limited to 150 people (not
including children) and pre-registration is required!


*Website:*  *http://www.riverspoint.atlantia.sca.org*
*Martial Activities*:  Armored, Rapier and Target Archery

*Arts & Sciences Activities:*  Brewing competition and other wonderful A&S
events to be announced.

*The Siege of Black Tower pre-registration will be a critical part of this
event.  Fees are as follows:*

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*Site Fee Adult:               $10.00*

*Site Fee Child (5-12)      $ 5.00*

*Feast Adult                     $ 8.00*

*Feast Child (5-12)           $ 5.00*

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*Checks can be mailed to:*

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*Elizabeth Lent (Lady Elizabeth the Tender Hearted)*

*3906 Pruett Drive*

*Hopewell, VA 23860*

 *Make Checks Payable To:* SCA inc., Canton of Rivers Point

 *Cost Notes:*  We also have a limited number of cabin beds available for $5
per person for Friday night April 16, 2010 please contact: Theresa Crean
<ladycahir96 AT yahoo.com> for information and to reserve your spot.

 *Site:*  Pocahontas State Park Chesterfield, Virginia 23832


*Site Restrictions: * Number of adults – 150, No Pets

 *Feast Information:*  Feast is being prepared by Lady Marie d’Andelys
(Deanie Schickler) and Ellen Osceola. Please contact Lady d’ Andelys with
questions regarding the feast at *exchequer AT riverspoint.atlantia.sca.org*

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*Merchanting Information:*  Merchants are welcome, please contact the
autocrat.

 *Autocrat’s Information: * Lord Saral Ba’apagai (Ron Osceola), 3703 lunar
Court Richmond, VA 23234, Phone: (804) 385-0485, E-mail:  *webminister AT
riverspoint.atlantia.sca.org*

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*Reservations:*  Lady Elizabeth the Tender Hearted (Elizabeth Lent), 3906
Pruett Drive Hopewell, VA 23860, Phone: (804) 720-1783, E-mail:  *Chatelaine
AT riverspoint.atlantia.sca.org*

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*Directions:*  From Interstate 95 south of Richmond: Take exit 61 onto Route
10 west, then left onto Route 655 (Beach Road). Go about four miles to State
Park Road, which is on the right.





Ron Osceola - Autocrat