[Ponte Alto] Chalice of the Sun God

[egeorges]

Chalice of the Sun God
Hosted by Ponte Alto
Triangle, VA
September 19-21

The great Lorenzo de Medici, after another summer visiting his palazzo in
fair Atlantia, invites all of Atlantia to compete against his “Chalice
Champions.” And for those who choose to attempt it, there is the legendary
“Chalice of the Sun God” – the cup of Helios given to Hercules in the course
of his labors.  Please join us for this unique challenge!

FIGHTING:  There will be a heavy and rapier fighting, each in the same
format – competitors shall fight in a Challenger’s tourney for the right to
best the Heavy Weapons Chalice Champion or the Rapier Chalice Champion.  The
winner of each of the “Champion Battles” shall become the Chalice Champion
in his discipline, and may fight as Chalice Champion next year.

A&S COMPETITIONS:  There will be Chalice competitions in bardic and artifact
A&S.  Ponte Alto shall also hold separate competitions to select her
Baronial Bard and Baronial Artisan.
BARDIC Chalice Competition: Bards and other performers shall compete in a
Challengers’ Competition for the right to face the Chalice Bard.  The winner
of that face-off becomes Chalice Bard, and may compete under the title next
year.  Each Bard should have 2 pieces prepared, one of which shall be in
period style documented.  Both pieces must contain some mention or theme
concerning a drinking vessel.
ARTIFACT Chalice Cometition:  Artisans shall compete in a Challengers’
Competition for the right to face the Chalice Artisan.  The winner of that
competition shall become Chalice Artisan, and may compete under the title
next year.  The competition theme is “A Lady’s Pleasure” – things that are
enjoyed by ladies in period.

ARCHERY:  There will be a target archery competition.  Competitors will
compete in a Challengers’ shoot for the right to shoot against the Chalice
Archery Champion and become Chalice Archery Champion.  Contact Baron Nikolai
for questions regarding archery (zhdanov at adelphia.net)
LOCHMERE ARROW SHOOT:  Stierbach shall be hosting the Lochmere Arrow Shoot
as part of the day’s archery events.  Archers may compete in both the
Chalice Shoot and the Lochmere Arrow shoot.

TEAM COMPETITION FOR THE CHALICE OF THE SUN GOD:  Teams are encouraged to
register to compete for the ultimate prize, the CHALICE OF TEH SUN GOD.
Teams must register before 11 AM on the day of the tourneys to compete for
the Chalice of the Sun God.  Teams must field a single participant in at
least 4 of the 5 Chalice disciplines (Bardic, Artisan, Heavy, Rapier,
Archery). Each participant shall receive points based on participation and
performance.  The team with the highest score shall win the Chalice of the
Sun God.  To Register a team, contact the Autocrat (Luce Antony Venus,
scalucia at cox.net) with the names of your team members, their disciplines,
and the team name.

Merchants are welcome.  Please contact the Autocrat to register for space by
the list field.

Silent Auction: A silent auction will be held on Saturday until 4 p.m.

Feast: A sumptuous Italian feast shall be prepared by Lord Gruffud Ap
Cadfael (Carl Harris).  Space is limited to 120, so get those reservations
in early!

Site:  Prince William Forest Park, Camps 1& 4. Restrictions:  No pointed
weapons.  No pets.  No tent camping (cabins only).  No open flame.  The site
is WET, no original containers.  Cabins have showers, bathrooms, beds and
storage (bring your own bedding).  Cars are not permitted in the cabin
areas.  Handicap accessible. All cabins must be vacated by 11 a.m. Sunday
morning.  Site fee includes a light breakfast on Saturday.

Pre-registration Fees for members are as follows:
Adult site fee: $10
Adult Cabin: $4
Adult Feast: $6
Children 5-17: Site fee $5, Cabin $1, Feast $3
Children under 5 are guests of the Barony.  All non-members add $3 to the
site fee.

PRICES WILL GO UP AT THE DOOR SO REGISTER EARLY! Reservations: Katherine
Devereaux, (Kimberly Hulse), 3803 Milan Dr #6
Alexandria, VA  22305, (703) 838-0120, Katdevereaux at hotmail.com.  The only
good reservation is a paid reservation.

Autocrat: Luce Antony Venus (Liz Georges), 6406 Seven Oaks Court, Falls
Church, VA 22042, 703-534-6075, 703-534-6076 (fax), scalucia at cox.net.

Directions: Take your best route to I-95 in Virginia.  Exit at VA-234 headed
towards Manassas (Exit 152B).  Where VA-234 becomes a two lane road, you
will see a Travel Trailer City sign on you left.  YOUR NEXT LEFT WILL BE FOR
CAMPS 1&4.  when you turn, follow the signs for Camp 1 entrance.