[MR] MATO still has Feast Spots!

Wed Sep 8 09:24:54 PDT 2010

Greetings Unto the Populace of Atlantia,

The Canton of Nimenefeld invites one and all to the 3rd annual Midnight at the 
Oasis - Beyond the Silk Road.  This event always has, shall we say, a festive 
atmosphere.  So come for the fighting and stay for the party.  A limited number 
of feast spots are still availible but they are going fast, so please researve 
yours now.
As there has been some confusion about the address for reservations, please be 
sure you send your checks to:

Erika Menius
204 Shoals Lane
Garner, NC 27529

All Checks payable to SCA, Inc., Canton of Nimenefeld

Costs for the event are as follows:

 Admission Feast 
Adult, Member $12.00 $8.00 
Adult, Non-Member $17.00 $8.00 
Youth (5-17) $7.00 $8.00 
Child (0-4) Free Free 

There is plenty of room for pavilions, tents, and merchanting, so please bring 
your whole clan and all your stuff.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Jodocus Menig

Full event info follows:

Sept. 24-26, 2010 – MATO III – Beyond the Silk Road
Canton of Nimenefeld, Apex, NC 

NEWCOMERS ARE WELCOME!

We invite all newcomers to stop at the Newcomers’ Point that will be located at 
the list field under the Baronial Tent. At 10:00 a.m. there will be a Newcomer’s 
Orientation by Lady Rosanella Vespucci, Chatelaine for the Barony of 
Windmasters’ Hill. All newcomers to the SCA (defined as those who have attended 
two events or less) will receive a Newcomer’s Token, a comprehensive information 
packet, and complimentary delicacies. There will also be a drawing for the 
chance to win a special prize to help you begin your SCA Dream! 

HEAVY SCENARIO:

The Battle of Ascalon!!!

The year is 1099 and the Holy City of Jerusalem is ruled by Christendom at last 
- but for how long. The Fatimids are coming and have landed at Ascalon. The 
Christians can face a siege in Jerusalem, or meet the Fatamids in the field. The 
First Crusade has 9,000 foot soldiers and 1,200 knights and they will face a 
Fatamid Cavalry numbering 5,000 with an infantry boasting 15,000 soldiers. The 
Princes Raymond of Toulouse, Godfrey de Bouillion, and Tancred are in command 
and desperately need to make their forces look larger and more numerous. So they 
raid the countryside, stealing every available cattle, goat, and camel and 
herding them along. Will the rouse work? Will the Fatamid forces be turned back 
by a force half their size? It worked in 1099, but this year may be different.

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RAPIER SCENARIOS:

Ali Baba and the Forty Fencers

Beyond the Silk Road there lies many things both dangerous and wonderful, none 
more so than Ali Baba's notorious guild of thieves. Fencers navigating their way 
beyond the Silk Road to Midnight at the Oasis III shall find themselves inducted 
into this most storied of fraternities.

Alas, the Guild is in a time of great unrest, without either King or Prince to 
lead their numbers. As dutiful members of Ali Baba's Thieves Guild, your 
induction will begin by anointing a 'Prince of Thieves', made known to all by a 
silver ring suspended from a like colored chain.

Those feeling worthy of ring, chain, and title shall make it know to all by 
competing on Friday night in the Ring of Fire. Using nothing by your skill and 
your dagger, you shall hold the field until one is worthy to replace you through 
right of arms. When the Ring of Fire is extinguished, successful challenges will 
be tallied, and the 'Prince of Thieves' determined by the highest total.

Saturday morning brings the next item of Guild business, the 'King of Thieves'. 
With the Prince in place, the King shall be determined by open completion 
between Guild members. Randomly drawn pairs will compete in single elimination 
combats. Each combat shall be comprised of the best of three passes, utilizing 
three separate forms, the winner advancing to the next round of random pairings. 
The last fencer standing shall be crowned the 'King of Thieves', to be signified 
by a gold ring suspended from a like colored chain.

Now that order has been restored, the afternoon will consist of a series of 
melee games held between the Prince and the King. Games will begin by playing 
'Blood of Thieves', rules to follow, and continue until all interested parties 
are exhausted.

Elephant Stomp!!!

The Knightly Company of the Banner of the Elephant invites all MATO attendees to 
our 7th annual Elephant Stomp, right here in our stomping grounds at MATO, just 
after feast. There will be drinking, eating, drumming, and of course, dancing!! 
We will provide the beer, the meat, water and soft-drinks, and the place. 
Anything else is BYOB, but we'll be happy to serve it to you. You really don't 
want to miss this!! See you there!!

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SO YOU THINK YOU CAN … SHIMMY?!!

Well, here’s your chance to prove it! This year at Midnight at the Oasis, there 
will be a Performing Arts Competition like no other. We are inviting all Middle 
Eastern dancers to perform for the chance to win a wonderful prize! We will have 
a group of Middle Eastern musicians to provide accompaniment, or you can bring 
your own—but live music only please. For more information and to register for 
the competition, please contact Lady Rosanella Vespucci (Kingdom Deputy of 
Performing Arts) at narniarose2003 AT yahoo DOT com. Interested musicians are 
also encouraged to contact Lady Rose. Dancers can be solo or group performers 
and are encouraged to be creative and colorful! Judging will include 
presentation, skill, authenticity, and originality. Documentation is encouraged 
but not required.

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ARCHERY SCENARIO:

In the year 1000, The Sasanian king Bahram V was challenged to feats of archery 
by his favorite lyre player, Azadeh. With great skill, Bahram "Gur" (Wild Ass) 
shot an arrow that removed the horns of a male gazelle, transforming his 
appearance into that of a female, and shot two arrows into the head of a female 
gazelle, transforming her appearance into that of a male. Then pierce a third 
through the ear and hoof with a single arrow. This is a story written by the 
poet Firdausi. This year we will try to achieve this same feat. As always 
Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult and I will have 
some loaner gear.

A&S COMPETITION

Table One:

-Pouch Contest (any technique)…individual prizes for the best three… expert, 
novice, and intermediate.
-Kept separate, but displayed together…entry form specific…
-Entry "cost" is any pouch to donate to kingdom
-Extra points if made with silk
-Prize offered Lady Anne of Grenewood (Their pick of her handspun, hand dyed, 
period gauge yarns)

Table Two:

-Undocumented, but plausibly period stuff found anywhere along either of the two 
silk road routes.
-TBA prize offered by Lady Therasia Mellita…

Table Three:

-Open Display

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Martial Activities: Armored, Rapier and Target Archery

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FEAST MENU

Please note: Feast is being prepared by a Christian, the Moores have been RUN 
OUT.

-Rosemary Chicken

-Pork/Fine Swine

-Greens

-Rice Dish

-Bread

-Italian Ice(dessert)

If you have any concerns please contact the Autocrat.

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Cost:

 Admission Feast 
Adult, Member $12.00 $8.00 
Adult, Non-Member $17.00 $8.00 
Youth (5-17) $7.00 $8.00 
Child (0-4) Free Free 

Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Canton of Nimenefeld

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Site Restrictions: All pets must be on a leash AND attended by a responsible 
person. No fishing in Pond. Anyone caught supplying alcohol to minors or in any 
way violating modern law will be removed from site and reported to modern 
authorities. Fires must be in reliable metal fire pits. No ground fires. 

Feast Information: Feast is being prepared by Edward Kinslae. Please contact him 
with questions regarding the feast at 919-815-3305

Merchanting Information: Merchants are welcome, Jodocus Menig von Badenweiler – 
frankmenius at yahoo.com 

Autocrat: Zita Dominguez – 7537 Newt Country Lane, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 – 
919-795-0827 - bherman at wrightsbuilding.com

Reservations: Adelheid Menig von Badenweiler – 204 Shoals Lane, Garner, NC 27529 
– 919-779-1680 - erikamenius at yahoo.com 

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Site: Optimist Farm. 2908 Optimist Farm, Apex, NC 27539

Directions
From the North and East: Make your best way to Raleigh, NC, at Raleigh get on 
Rte 440 (which is the beltline that goes around Raleigh). Go to the South side 
of town to Exit 298A which is Rte 401 South to Fayetteville and Garner. Go south 
on 401, stay on the right because 1.4 miles down the road, the road forks, stay 
on the right and go another 5.3 miles to Rte 1010 and turn right, go .5 miles 
and turn left onto Lake Wheeler Rd, go 1.2 miles and turn right onto Optimist 
Farm Rd, go .9 miles turn right into the site, there will be SCA signs

From the South: from Rte 95 go north/west on Rte 55 after you make it through 
Fuquay-Varina you will come to a light on the edge of town. Directly across is a 
Sheets gas station and an Exxon. Turn right, start measuring there 2.8 miles 
north you will come to a five way intersection at a light. Turn left onto 
Hilltop Needmore Rd, go .4 miles to the next light and turn right onto Lake 
Wheeler Rd, go 2.3 miles and turn left onto Optimist Farm Rd, go .9 miles turn 
right into the site, there will be SCA signs.