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; Date : 11-14 Sep. LX/2025 | ; Date : 11-14 Sep. LX/2025 | ||
; Branch : [[Blatha | ; Branch : [[Blatha an Oir]] (Pierce county, WA) | ||
; Autocrat : [[ | ; Autocrat : Mestari [[Rosa Marcella]] | ||
; Site : T90 Ranch, 16641 Old Hwy 99 SE Tenino, WA 98589 | ; Site : T90 Ranch, 16641 Old Hwy 99 SE Tenino, WA 98589 | ||
; Weather : (briefly) Sample: Cold, with snow on the ground. | ; Weather : (briefly) Sample: Cold, with snow on the ground. | ||
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: Sample: Queen's Rapier Champion Tournament on Sunday | : Sample: Queen's Rapier Champion Tournament on Sunday | ||
: Sample: Costumer's Guild Contest: Full Court Garb | : Sample: Costumer's Guild Contest: Full Court Garb | ||
== Event Theme == | |||
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Autumn War Book IX, AS LX | |||
In those days, when prosperity begot rivalry and rivalry begot strife, the Baronies of [[Madrone]], [[Aquaterra]], and [[Wyewood]], bound in the Salish Sea Accords, held dominion over the northern land ways. From Madrone rode the finest horsemen in all the marches, their cavalry swift and disciplined, striking fear upon the open plain and guarding the merchant roads with iron resolve. Their watchtowers crowned the mountain passes, their tolls of passage enforced not only by right of custom but by the thunder of hooves and the unbroken line of their lances. From Wyewood came the archers, famed in all the realms; it was said their volleys could halt even the strongest charge, beast and rider alike brought low in a storm of feathered death. Aquaterra, too, was not wanting, for their armored fighters of renown stood as a living wall, shields interlocked, their steel-clad ranks advancing like an inexorable tide. | |||
Yet to the south, the lords of Blatha an Oir, [[Glymm Mere]], and [[Dragon's Laire]], whom men named the Pacifica Alliance, found themselves pressed and hemmed in. The markets of the interior, rich with grain and ore, lay beyond the Salish Sea Accord’s control, yet the Pacificans were denied the free road to them. Their embassies turned away, their bargains refused, resentment hardened into reprisal. So the southern lords, having no recourse upon the land, turned to the sea. By the decree of their councils, privateers were loosed upon the southern waters, and the rivers, too, were seized—timber, salt, and wine taken as rightful spoils. Glymm Mere’s warriors readied for the reckoning, their great weapons gleaming in the lines, mighty blades and hammers poised to sunder shield and helm. Dragon’s Laire marshaled its fierce Legions, disciplined and relentless, drilled to drive their spears as one into the heart of any foe. Yet Blatha an Oir, knowing well the measure of Madrone’s horse, saw that no fleet nor oar could answer the thunder of a charge upon the field. Thus they called for champions—not merely men of the sword, but masters of the bow and the keen-thrown axe, whose shafts might darken the sky and whose blades might humble even the proudest rider. | |||
The Salish Sea Accord, affronted, declared that no honor could stand where treaties were mocked and commerce made prey. Yet neither side would yield the rights each claimed by inheritance and toil. And so the Autumn War began—not by sudden clash of steel, but by the slow corrosion of envy and the obstinacy of lords who would rather hazard ruin than endure diminution. | |||
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Come visit our many merchants, take one of our classes (or several), and join us Saturday night for a Pride themed Ball with a FAFO fashion show. (More details below). | Come visit our many merchants, take one of our classes (or several), and join us Saturday night for a Pride themed Ball with a FAFO fashion show. (More details below). | ||
Site Cost: | === Site Cost: === | ||
:$55 Adult Full Weekend | :$55 Adult Full Weekend | ||
:$40 Adult Day | :$40 Adult Day | ||
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All horses on site will require a stall. | All horses on site will require a stall. | ||
: *Horse Stalls and | : *Horse Stalls and RVs are REQUIRED to pre-register. | ||
Pre-registration is closed. If you have questions, need to talk about RV or horse stall reservation, please contact Myskia Billingr at myskiablomkvistr at gmail.com | Pre-registration is closed. If you have questions, need to talk about RV or horse stall reservation, please contact [[Myskia Billingr]] at myskiablomkvistr at gmail.com | ||
All invoices must be paid by September 4th 2025. Unpaid invoices will be cancelled. This may result in loss of RV spot or horse stall. | All invoices must be paid by September 4th 2025. Unpaid invoices will be cancelled. This may result in loss of RV spot or horse stall. | ||
Any invoicing questions or concerns can be directed to BlathaanOir.Exchequer | Any invoicing questions or concerns can be directed to BlathaanOir.Exchequer at antir.org | ||
Merchant Sign Ups are now closed. Thank you for your interest. If you have questions about merchants please reach out to Adrian Hawkins our merchant coordinator. | Merchant Sign Ups are now closed. Thank you for your interest. If you have questions about merchants please reach out to Adrian Hawkins our merchant coordinator. | ||
Sign Ups for Teaching Classes has now closed. If you have any questions please reach out to Paullus Quinctilius Barbatus our A&S Class Coordinator. | Sign Ups for Teaching Classes has now closed. If you have any questions please reach out to [[Paullus Quinctilius Barbatus]] our A&S Class Coordinator. | ||
=== Site Information and Rules: === | |||
Site Information and Rules: | |||
* Site is Discreetly Wet! | * Site is Discreetly Wet! | ||
* No Open Fires! Propane cooking is allowed but due to fire risk no open fires are allowed on site. | * No Open Fires! Propane cooking is allowed but due to fire risk no open fires are allowed on site. | ||
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Per SCA policy – Absolutely NO Marijuana is allowed on site. | Per SCA policy – Absolutely NO Marijuana is allowed on site. | ||
ADA Note: | === ADA Note: === | ||
ADA Camping is available. This is situated closer to the main arena for ease of access. | ADA Camping is available. This is situated closer to the main arena for ease of access. | ||
Site is relatively flat and there are paved / graveled pathways throughout. | Site is relatively flat and there are paved / graveled pathways throughout. | ||
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Additionally, this year we will have an ADA charging station in the main arena, so if you are camping without power and need a place to charge medical devices or batteries there will be a spot for you to do so. | Additionally, this year we will have an ADA charging station in the main arena, so if you are camping without power and need a place to charge medical devices or batteries there will be a spot for you to do so. | ||
Lion’s Share Free Market: | === Lion’s Share Free Market: === | ||
Coming to Autumn War feat. Emprise of the Black Lion. Find them in the A&S Arena. | Coming to Autumn War feat. Emprise of the Black Lion. Find them in the A&S Arena.<br> | ||
Saturday Night: Pride Ball and Fashion Show | Saturday Night: Pride Ball and Fashion Show <br> | ||
Autumn War is pleased to host a Pride themed Ball. Come to the main Arena and join us in dance and revelry in all your Pride themed garb. Since you’ll already be in your best attire, enter into our FAFO Fashion Show, our panel of judges (including Her Royal Majesty Achaxe Ek Auchatae, Baroness Elizabeth Fitzwilliam of BAO, Baroness Furia Dommitia of DL, and Magistra Vittoria di Carduci) will pick the best of five categories to award. Prizes – to Ensemble Extraordinaire, a progressive pride themed viking wire necklace made by Mestari Rosa Marcella. Additional prizes include pride bracelets, pins, and veil. | Autumn War is pleased to host a Pride themed Ball. Come to the main Arena and join us in dance and revelry in all your Pride themed garb. Since you’ll already be in your best attire, enter into our FAFO Fashion Show, our panel of judges (including Her Royal Majesty Achaxe Ek Auchatae, Baroness Elizabeth Fitzwilliam of BAO, Baroness Furia Dommitia of DL, and Magistra Vittoria di Carduci) will pick the best of five categories to award. Prizes – to Ensemble Extraordinaire, a progressive pride themed viking wire necklace made by Mestari Rosa Marcella. Additional prizes include pride bracelets, pins, and veil.<br> | ||
To be clear, this does NOT need to be new garb / accessories. Bring what you have, we want to see it all. | To be clear, this does NOT need to be new garb / accessories. Bring what you have, we want to see it all.<br> | ||
Awards Categories: | ==== Awards Categories: ==== | ||
# Ensemble Extraordinaire – The best overall pride outfit. | # Ensemble Extraordinaire – The best overall pride outfit. | ||
# The Thread Though Time – The outfit that is most period while still embodying the pride theme. | # The Thread Though Time – The outfit that is most period while still embodying the pride theme. | ||
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# Adornment Architect – The best accessories that are pride themed. Anyone with pride accessories can enter this category without the whole outfit being pride themed. | # Adornment Architect – The best accessories that are pride themed. Anyone with pride accessories can enter this category without the whole outfit being pride themed. | ||
Judging is based on: | ==== Judging is based on: ==== | ||
* Is the garment historically accurate? | * Is the garment historically accurate? | ||
* Does the entire outfit match a period? | * Does the entire outfit match a period? | ||
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* Are there pride accessories? How much do they represent pride? | * Are there pride accessories? How much do they represent pride? | ||
Equestrian Activities / Schedule (Subject to Change, Please see attached schedule above for most up to date information.): | === Equestrian Activities / Schedule === | ||
(Subject to Change, Please see attached schedule above for most up to date information.): | |||
Thursday | ==== Thursday ==== | ||
3 p.m. – Gate opens. Horses cannot arrive before 3 p.m. without previous arrangements with the EMIC. | 3 p.m. – Gate opens. Horses cannot arrive before 3 p.m. without previous arrangements with the EMIC.<br> | ||
Arena for open riding – 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. No lunging or loose horses in the arena. | Arena for open riding – 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. No lunging or loose horses in the arena.<br> | ||
5 p.m. – Set up the challenge course | 5 p.m. – Set up the challenge course<br> | ||
Authorizations by appointment and pre-event arrangement. Coordinate with a senior marshal and the EMIC. | Authorizations by appointment and pre-event arrangement. Coordinate with a senior marshal and the EMIC.<br> | ||
At dusk: A showing of the Princess Bride (location to be announced) | At dusk: A showing of the Princess Bride (location to be announced)<br> | ||
Friday (UPDATED) | ==== Friday ==== | ||
9 a.m. – Riders meeting at barn | (UPDATED)<br> | ||
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – First set of riders of the Princess Bride Challenge course | 9 a.m. – Riders meeting at barn<br> | ||
Description: A multi-skill course retelling the exciting adventures of Princess Buttercup and her true love Westley aka the Dread Pirate Roberts. Recommended weapons: sword-type wasters with a belt, holster or sheath, and a sharp wit. | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – First set of riders of the Princess Bride Challenge course<br> | ||
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m – Mounted to Ground class with Master Conal and Mistress Else | Description: A multi-skill course retelling the exciting adventures of Princess Buttercup and her true love Westley aka the Dread Pirate Roberts. Recommended weapons: sword-type wasters with a belt, holster or sheath, and a sharp wit.<br> | ||
Description: Experimental game. Wasters and/or sword replicators will be provided. Ground fighters in armor needed. | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m – Mounted to Ground class with Master Conal and Mistress Else<br> | ||
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Equestrian lunch break | Description: Experimental game. Wasters and/or sword replicators will be provided. Ground fighters in armor needed.<br> | ||
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Second set of riders of the Princess Bride Challenge Course | 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Equestrian lunch break<br> | ||
2:30 – Intro to the Emprise (for the populace) at the bleachers – Visc. Kerij-e | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Second set of riders of the Princess Bride Challenge Course<br> | ||
3:30 to 4:30 – RossFechten class by Mistress Appollina from the Outlands (NEW) | 2:30 – Intro to the Emprise (for the populace) at the bleachers – Visc. Kerij-e<br> | ||
3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Tear down of the challenge course and set up for Emprise – All assistance welcome! | 3:30 to 4:30 – RossFechten class by Mistress Appollina from the Outlands (NEW)<br> | ||
At dusk: Equestrian Meet and Greet in the Madrone Baronial Pavilion | 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Tear down of the challenge course and set up for Emprise – All assistance welcome!<br> | ||
Come and meet equestrians from other parts of the Kingdom and knowne world! Light refreshments provided, bring your drinks! | At dusk: Equestrian Meet and Greet in the Madrone Baronial Pavilion<br> | ||
Saturday | Come and meet equestrians from other parts of the Kingdom and knowne world! Light refreshments provided, bring your drinks!<br> | ||
Royal Court:9 a.m. to 11 a.m. | ==== Saturday ==== | ||
11:30 (or immediately after court and already eat LUNCH) – Rider’s meeting at barn and then get your horse ready! | Royal Court:9 a.m. to 11 a.m.<br> | ||
12:00 pm- Emprise Grand Parade and presentation of the Emprise judges. | 11:30 (or immediately after court and already eat LUNCH) – Rider’s meeting at barn and then get your horse ready!<br> | ||
Description: The formal introduction of riders to the honored judges and presentation of gifts and word fame. Aim to impress and dazzle the judges and populace. Heralds, banners, and trappings, bards or caparisons encouraged. | 12:00 pm- Emprise Grand Parade and presentation of the Emprise judges.<br> | ||
12:30 to 1:30 – Ride before the Prince. | Description: The formal introduction of riders to the honored judges and presentation of gifts and word fame. Aim to impress and dazzle the judges and populace. Heralds, banners, and trappings, bards or caparisons encouraged.<br> | ||
Description: Based on the movements from the Masters of the 16th and 17th century, riders will perform for judges to show your riding skill and panache. (limit 3 minutes, including introduction. Amplified or live music may be provided by the competitors. | 12:30 to 1:30 – Ride before the Prince.<br> | ||
1:30 to 3 p.m. – Emprise Equestrian Tournament | Description: Based on the movements from the Masters of the 16th and 17th century, riders will perform for judges to show your riding skill and panache. (limit 3 minutes, including introduction. Amplified or live music may be provided by the competitors.<br> | ||
Description: Lance training games (open field quintain, head at three heights, rings) | 1:30 to 3 p.m. – Emprise Equestrian Tournament<br> | ||
3 p.m. to victory – Joust (wooden and/or foam) | Description: Lance training games (open field quintain, head at three heights, rings)<br> | ||
Awards and Overall Emprise Champion will be presented at the Evening Court (5:30 p.m.) | 3 p.m. to victory – Joust (wooden and/or foam)<br> | ||
Sunday | Awards and Overall Emprise Champion will be presented at the Evening Court (5:30 p.m.)<br> | ||
10 a.m. Breakdown and pack up. | ==== Sunday ==== | ||
3 p.m. Site closes. | 10 a.m. Breakdown and pack up.<br> | ||
3 p.m. Site closes.<br> | |||
Notes about the site. | ==== Notes about the site. ==== | ||
There is a designated horse area, which will be on the map at the barn and at the gate. Generally, you can ride on the main roads, except thru merchants row. Check the site map. There are temporary pens by the arena, do not leave your horse there unattended. | |||
Stalls are covered show stalls with high walls. Packed dirt floors. Bring your own bedding, buckets, and hay nets. We will have a hose that should reach all stalls being used. After pre-registration, you will be contacted for more information for stall signs and assignments. There is a wash rack. Stalls need to be stripped completely and any manure on roads, equestrian area, and paths be picked up. | Stalls are covered show stalls with high walls. Packed dirt floors. Bring your own bedding, buckets, and hay nets. We will have a hose that should reach all stalls being used. After pre-registration, you will be contacted for more information for stall signs and assignments. There is a wash rack. Stalls need to be stripped completely and any manure on roads, equestrian area, and paths be picked up. | ||
Contacts: | ==== Contacts: ==== | ||
Barun Christopher and Barunin Gera – Baron and Baroness of Madrone and generous patrons of the Emprise of the Black Lion | Barun Christopher and Barunin Gera – Baron and Baroness of Madrone and generous patrons of the Emprise of the Black Lion<br> | ||
Judges: To be announced shortly | Judges: To be announced shortly<br> | ||
Judge Wrangler: tbd | Judge Wrangler: tbd<br> | ||
Equestrian Staff | Equestrian Staff<br> | ||
* Kerij-e – Equestrian marshal in charge | * Kerij-e – Equestrian marshal in charge | ||
* HL Valerian – Yardmaster (Contact if interested in being groundcrew) | * HL Valerian – Yardmaster (Contact if interested in being groundcrew) | ||
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* Lists and Scoring – tbd | * Lists and Scoring – tbd | ||
Competition Sponsors | ==== Competition Sponsors ==== | ||
* HL Cornelia – Ride before the Prince sponsor | * HL Cornelia – Ride before the Prince sponsor | ||
* Baroness Annisa – Princess Bride sponsor | * Baroness Annisa – Princess Bride sponsor | ||
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* Mistress Apollina – Rossfechten instructor | * Mistress Apollina – Rossfechten instructor | ||
This event includes the following activities and/or services: | === This event includes the following activities and/or services: === | ||
* Royal Presence - King | * Royal Presence - King | ||
* Royal Presence - Queen | * Royal Presence - Queen | ||
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Registration Information | === Registration Information === | ||
All horses on site will require a stall. | All horses on site will require a stall. | ||
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All invoices must be paid by September 4th 2025. Unpaid invoices will be cancelled. This may result in loss of RV spot or horse stall. | All invoices must be paid by September 4th 2025. Unpaid invoices will be cancelled. This may result in loss of RV spot or horse stall. | ||
Accessibility Information | === Accessibility Information === | ||
ADA Note: | ==== ADA Note: ==== | ||
ADA Camping is available. This is situated closer to the main arena for ease of access. | ADA Camping is available. This is situated closer to the main arena for ease of access. | ||
Site is relatively flat and there are paved / graveled pathways throughout. | Site is relatively flat and there are paved / graveled pathways throughout. | ||
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Additionally, this year we will have an ADA charging station in the main arena, so if you are camping without power and need a place to charge medical devices or batteries there will be a spot for you to do so in the main A&S Barn | Additionally, this year we will have an ADA charging station in the main arena, so if you are camping without power and need a place to charge medical devices or batteries there will be a spot for you to do so in the main A&S Barn | ||
Site Fees | === Site Fees === | ||
Fee Type Cost* | Fee Type Cost* | ||
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RV (per night) $35 | RV (per night) $35 | ||
Tournament Information | === Tournament Information === | ||
Steel tournaments are going to be determined day of depending on how many people show. | ==== Steel tournaments ==== | ||
Friday @ 4 pm. | Steel tournaments are going to be determined day of depending on how many people show.<br> | ||
Saturday @ 4 pm. Winner of this tournament will be presented a prize in court. | Friday @ 4 pm.<br> | ||
Both will take place on the steel war field. | Saturday @ 4 pm. Winner of this tournament will be presented a prize in court.<br> | ||
Both will take place on the steel war field.<br> | |||
Rattan tournaments: | ==== Rattan tournaments: ==== | ||
Friday following court ~7 pm Armor inspections will begin for a Shattered Lance ‘Tourchlight’ tournament in the main barn. | Friday following court ~7 pm Armor inspections will begin for a Shattered Lance ‘Tourchlight’ tournament in the main barn.<br> | ||
Saturday at 3 pm Unbelted tournament on the heavy war field. Winner of the unbelted tournament will receive a prize in court. | Saturday at 3 pm Unbelted tournament on the heavy war field. Winner of the unbelted tournament will receive a prize in court.<br> | ||
Youth and Family Activities | === Youth and Family Activities === | ||
Youth Activities / Schedule: | ==== Youth Activities / Schedule: ==== | ||
Some classes and activities may change due to teacher changes and schedule conflicts. We will provide a fill in class in these cases and let you know when or if the original class will be held. | Some classes and activities may change due to teacher changes and schedule conflicts. We will provide a fill in class in these cases and let you know when or if the original class will be held. | ||
Friday 12th | ===== Friday 12th ===== | ||
1PM Yard Games open | 1PM Yard Games open<br> | ||
2 PM Open Crafts | 2 PM Open Crafts<br> | ||
including Basic Jewelry Making, Coloring Bookmarks and Painted Banners | including Basic Jewelry Making, Coloring Bookmarks and Painted Banners<br> | ||
5 PM Yard Games Close | 5 PM Yard Games Close<br> | ||
Saturday 13th | ===== Saturday 13th ===== | ||
All Day Activities | All Day Activities<br> | ||
Yard Games | Yard Games<br> | ||
Heraldry Scavenger Hunt | Heraldry Scavenger Hunt<br> | ||
NPC Quests (War Point Activity) | NPC Quests (War Point Activity)<br> | ||
Pilgrams Walk | Pilgrams Walk<br><br> | ||
9:30 – 10:30 Fan Building and Decorating | 9:30 – 10:30 Fan Building and Decorating<br> | ||
10:30 – 11:30 Tentatively Baroness’s Tea and Story Time | 10:30 – 11:30 Tentatively Baroness’s Tea and Story Time<br> | ||
(Subject to change per Their Excellencies Schedule.) | (Subject to change per Their Excellencies Schedule.)<br> | ||
11:30 – 12:30 Slap Bracelet Decorative Cuffs | 11:30 – 12:30 Slap Bracelet Decorative Cuffs<br> | ||
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch Yard Games and Coloring activities will be available | 12:30 – 1:30 Lunch Yard Games and Coloring activities will be available<br> | ||
1:30 – 2:20 Hobby Horses | 1:30 – 2:20 Hobby Horses<br> | ||
2:30 – 3:30 Horse Safety Class with Sir Ed | 2:30 – 3:30 Horse Safety Class with Sir Ed<br> | ||
3:30 -4:30 Origami Class | 3:30 -4:30 Origami Class<br> | ||
Sunday 14th | ===== Sunday 14th ===== | ||
9 – 11 Yard Games, Coloring, Jewelry Making | 9 – 11 Yard Games, Coloring, Jewelry Making<br> | ||
11 AM Family Activities closes for tear down. I hope you had a great War! | 11 AM Family Activities closes for tear down. I hope you had a great War!<br> | ||
Yard Games will include: | Yard Games will include: | ||
:Bocci Ball | :Bocci Ball | ||
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:Corn Hole or Basket Toss | :Corn Hole or Basket Toss | ||
Class Descriptions | ==== Class Descriptions ==== | ||
Basic Jewelry Making | ===== Basic Jewelry Making ===== | ||
Make a bracelet or earrings. Wide assortment of beads, findings and tools will be provided. | Make a bracelet or earrings. Wide assortment of beads, findings and tools will be provided.<br> | ||
No Fee Ages 5 and Up. ( adults are welcome but are required to make one item to take AND one item that will be donated to largess) | No Fee Ages 5 and Up. ( adults are welcome but are required to make one item to take AND one item that will be donated to largess)<br> | ||
Coloring Bookmarks | ===== Coloring Bookmarks ===== | ||
Come color a fun or bazar bookmark inspired by manuscript marginalia. | Come color a fun or bazar bookmark inspired by manuscript marginalia.<br> | ||
No Fee Ages 1 and up. Multiple mediums will be available. Crayon, colored pencils, markers, washable paints. | No Fee Ages 1 and up. Multiple mediums will be available. Crayon, colored pencils, markers, washable paints.<br> | ||
Painted Banners | ===== Painted Banners ===== | ||
Learn basic heraldry terms as you paint your own banner to display at camp! | Learn basic heraldry terms as you paint your own banner to display at camp!<br> | ||
No Fee Ages 5 and up (adults are welcome IF supplies are available.) Paints, brushes and banners will be provided. | No Fee Ages 5 and up (adults are welcome IF supplies are available.) Paints, brushes and banners will be provided.<br> | ||
Fan Building and Decorating | ===== Fan Building and Decorating ===== | ||
Come build a folding fan to beat the heat! Build and decorate your own folding fan. | Come build a folding fan to beat the heat! Build and decorate your own folding fan.<br> | ||
No Fee Ages 4 and up (adults are welcome IF supplies are available.) All supplies are provided. | No Fee Ages 4 and up (adults are welcome IF supplies are available.) All supplies are provided.<br> | ||
Slap Bracelet Decorative Cuffs | ===== Slap Bracelet Decorative Cuffs ===== | ||
Come decorate your own set of decorative wrist cuffs to jazz up any outfit. | Come decorate your own set of decorative wrist cuffs to jazz up any outfit.<br> | ||
No Fee Ages 5 and up. (Sewing needles and hot glue may make this craft hazardous to smaller children.) | No Fee Ages 5 and up. (Sewing needles and hot glue may make this craft hazardous to smaller children.)<br> | ||
Hobby Horses | ===== Hobby Horses ===== | ||
Come build and race your own Hobby Horse! | Come build and race your own Hobby Horse!<br> | ||
No Fee Ages 5 and up All supplies will be provided. | No Fee Ages 5 and up All supplies will be provided.<br> | ||
Horse Safety Class with Sir Ed | ===== Horse Safety Class with Sir Ed ===== | ||
Come learn horse safety with Sir Ed. (More description may be available closer to the event) | Come learn horse safety with Sir Ed. (More description may be available closer to the event)<br> | ||
No Fee All ages but ages but small children must be closely watched by a guardian at all times. | No Fee All ages but ages but small children must be closely watched by a guardian at all times.<br> | ||
Origami Class | ===== Origami Class ===== | ||
Learn the craft of Origami. | Learn the craft of Origami.<br> | ||
No Fee All ages Supplies will be provided. | No Fee All ages Supplies will be provided.<br> | ||
==== All Day Activities Descriptions ==== | |||
===== Heraldry Scavenger Hunt ===== | |||
Learn how to recognize basic heraldry as you enjoy the war! Come to the Family Activities area to pick up your scavenger hunt sheet. Find heraldry around the site that matches and get your guardian to sign off. When your sheet is complete come back to Family Activities for a reward!<br> | |||
===== NPC Quests ===== | |||
Look for Quest markers on site. (!) War Point Activity! All ages!<br> | |||
===== Pilgrims' Walk ===== | |||
Learn about the Pilgrimages that people would go on in all time periods and cultures throughout history and go one one of your own! While you are at it learn some basic navigation skills as you use the map to find and mark off the Pilgrimage sites you find. | |||
Come to Children’s activities to view the map of the Pilgrims' Walk. Take a site map of your own and make a mark for each site you visit. Visit as many or a few sites as you like. Some sites may not have at token. The walk is its own reward!<br> | |||
Merchants List (preliminary list, and subject to change): | === Merchant Information === | ||
==== Merchants List ==== | |||
(preliminary list, and subject to change): | |||
* Nordic Trader | * Nordic Trader | ||
* Keltic Kraze | * Keltic Kraze | ||
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* Michael Tinker Pearce Knifemaker | * Michael Tinker Pearce Knifemaker | ||
Classes Offered | === Classes Offered === | ||
Class List (preliminary list, and subject to change): | '''Class List''' (preliminary list, and subject to change):<br> | ||
Classes with Limits, will have sign ups available at gate. | Classes with Limits, will have sign ups available at gate. | ||
Persona Building Basics | ====Persona Building Basics==== | ||
Paullus Quinctilius Barbatus | Paullus Quinctilius Barbatus<br> | ||
1 hour – No Cost | 1 hour – No Cost<br> | ||
Let’s learn together about building your persona in the SCA, in this dynamic, interactive class. In an open forum style we’ll learn what works, what doesn’t, what just might work for building and tailoring your persona. This class isn’t only for beginners, it’s built for everyone, regardless of wherever you may be on your persona’s journey. | Let’s learn together about building your persona in the SCA, in this dynamic, interactive class. In an open forum style we’ll learn what works, what doesn’t, what just might work for building and tailoring your persona. This class isn’t only for beginners, it’s built for everyone, regardless of wherever you may be on your persona’s journey.<br> | ||
How Best to Document Events with Photography | ====How Best to Document Events with Photography==== | ||
Bear Far-Wanderer | [[Bear Far-Wanderer]]<br> | ||
1 hour – No Cost | 1 hour – No Cost<br> | ||
Do you have a camera? Do you like the SCA? Do you bring it with you to events ? | Do you have a camera? Do you like the SCA? Do you bring it with you to events ?<br> | ||
This is a skills workshop on how to take the best photos for helping show the world your sca memories. If multiple people come we can do a posing and portrait to help with getting the right angle and the best photos you and your friends will cherish. | This is a skills workshop on how to take the best photos for helping show the world your sca memories. If multiple people come we can do a posing and portrait to help with getting the right angle and the best photos you and your friends will cherish.<br> | ||
Spinning with a Spindle and Distaff | ====Spinning with a Spindle and Distaff==== | ||
Elisabeth de Rossignol | [[Elisabeth de Rossignol]]<br> | ||
2 hours – $5 if you take the Spindle and Distaff, otherwise No Cost | 2 hours – $5 if you take the Spindle and Distaff, otherwise No Cost<br> | ||
Intro to spinning wool with a supported spindle and distaff. Want to look like the spinners on manuscript pages? This is the place. Previous spinning experience helpful but not required. Equipment provided. | Intro to spinning wool with a supported spindle and distaff. Want to look like the spinners on manuscript pages? This is the place. Previous spinning experience helpful but not required. Equipment provided.<br> | ||
Introduction to the An Tir Wiki | ====Introduction to the An Tir Wiki==== | ||
Michelino di Gino Martini | [[Michelino di Gino Martini]]<br> | ||
1 hour – No Cost | 1 hour – No Cost<br> | ||
Wondering what the An Tir wiki is, how to sign up, how to use it? Come attend and find out! | Wondering what the An Tir wiki is, how to sign up, how to use it? Come attend and find out!<br> | ||
Charter Painting with Partners (Beginner Level) | ====Charter Painting with Partners (Beginner Level)==== | ||
Sibilia | [[Sibilia dell'Acqua]]<br> | ||
1 hour – No Cost | 1 hour – No Cost<br> | ||
Would you like to learn how to paint medieval-style and collaborate on an art piece at the same time? We will start the class by talking about how to do basic painting with gouache, then divide into pairs or small groups. Each pair will paint a separate piece. We’ll take a quick break and then learn how to do simple whitework. Participants will trade art with another person, then begin to paint. No previous experience is required and all ages are welcome. | Would you like to learn how to paint medieval-style and collaborate on an art piece at the same time? We will start the class by talking about how to do basic painting with gouache, then divide into pairs or small groups. Each pair will paint a separate piece. We’ll take a quick break and then learn how to do simple whitework. Participants will trade art with another person, then begin to paint. No previous experience is required and all ages are welcome.<br> | ||
An Introduction to Gilding Methods | ====An Introduction to Gilding Methods==== | ||
Sibilia dell’Acqua | Sibilia dell’Acqua<br> | ||
3 hours – No Cost | 3 hours – No Cost<br> | ||
Limit 8 people | Limit 8 people<br> | ||
Have you wanted to try out gilding but never had the chance? In this workshop, participants will be introduced to different forms of gilding on paper and offered the chance to try some hands-on work. We will be working on a few different techniques at once to allow for drying time. No prior experience with gilding or illumination is required. | Have you wanted to try out gilding but never had the chance? In this workshop, participants will be introduced to different forms of gilding on paper and offered the chance to try some hands-on work. We will be working on a few different techniques at once to allow for drying time. No prior experience with gilding or illumination is required.<br> | ||
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop will contain materials such as raw egg, honey, and other items that may be allergens. A materials list is available on request – please contact Sibilia dell’Acqua directly on Facebook or by email at graeae | PLEASE NOTE: This workshop will contain materials such as raw egg, honey, and other items that may be allergens. A materials list is available on request – please contact Sibilia dell’Acqua directly on Facebook or by email at graeae at gmail.com.<br> | ||
Welcome to Emprise of the Black Lion (What are they doing in that big arena?) | ====Welcome to Emprise of the Black Lion (What are they doing in that big arena?)==== | ||
Visc. Ynsen Ongge Xong Kerij-e | Visc. [[Ynsen Ongge Xong Kerij-e]]<br> | ||
1 hour – No Cost | 1 hour – No Cost<br> | ||
The Emprise of the Black Lion is the flagship equestrian event in Madrone! And it involves horses and pageantry and horses! Join Visc. Kerij-e one of the founding event stewards of the Emprise to learn how we incorporate horses into the SCA. Learn the history of the Emprise and how it is run and what to expect on Saturday. | The Emprise of the Black Lion is the flagship equestrian event in Madrone! And it involves horses and pageantry and horses! Join Visc. Kerij-e one of the founding event stewards of the Emprise to learn how we incorporate horses into the SCA. Learn the history of the Emprise and how it is run and what to expect on Saturday.<br> | ||
Note: This class is held in the equestrian area, be prepared to walk a bit, there will be horses involved. Please wear closed toed shoes. If possible, we will also watch a bit of the Princess Bride themed challenge course (multiple equestrian gaming elements tied to a theme!). | Note: This class is held in the equestrian area, be prepared to walk a bit, there will be horses involved. Please wear closed toed shoes. If possible, we will also watch a bit of the Princess Bride themed challenge course (multiple equestrian gaming elements tied to a theme!).<br> | ||
Costuming for Plus-Sized Bodies | ====Costuming for Plus-Sized Bodies==== | ||
[[Gracia Abrabanel]]<br> | |||
1.5 hours – No Cost | 1.5 hours – No Cost<br> | ||
Sourcing plus size patterns, choosing a pattern, adapting patterns to extend the size range, making custom dress forms and draping techniques, drafting a body block, sourcing fabric, making a toile, duct tape patterns, bust support, and fitting purchased costumes. | Sourcing plus size patterns, choosing a pattern, adapting patterns to extend the size range, making custom dress forms and draping techniques, drafting a body block, sourcing fabric, making a toile, duct tape patterns, bust support, and fitting purchased costumes.<br> | ||
Roman/Viking Wire Rings | ====Roman/Viking Wire Rings==== | ||
Elizabeth Blackburn | [[Elizabeth Blackburn]]<br> | ||
1 hour – No Cost | 1 hour – No Cost<br> | ||
We’ll make a wire ring similar to examples that have been found in Romano-Britain, as well as Scandinavian Viking era cultures. Time permitting, we’ll make a second style of ring, also find in Viking as well as Anglo-Saxon finds. | We’ll make a wire ring similar to examples that have been found in Romano-Britain, as well as Scandinavian Viking era cultures. Time permitting, we’ll make a second style of ring, also find in Viking as well as Anglo-Saxon finds.<br> | ||
SCA Modeling: Posing For Photos | ====SCA Modeling: Posing For Photos==== | ||
Mistress Medb ingen Echuid | Mistress [[Medb ingen Echuid]]<br> | ||
1 hour – No Cost | 1 hour – No Cost<br> | ||
Learn some tips for posing and showing off your lovely clothing and other creations! We will cover basics and do some hands on practice with volunteers from the class. | Learn some tips for posing and showing off your lovely clothing and other creations! We will cover basics and do some hands on practice with volunteers from the class.<br> | ||
Clothing 911 – Round Table Help for Recalcitrant, Reluctant, and Resistant Sewing Projects | ====Clothing 911 – Round Table Help for Recalcitrant, Reluctant, and Resistant Sewing Projects==== | ||
Magistra | Magistra [[Vittoria di Carduci]]<br> | ||
2 hours – No Cost | 2 hours – No Cost<br> | ||
Sponsored by the An Tir Clothiers Guild. | Sponsored by the An Tir Clothiers Guild.<br> | ||
Get help with projects that refuse to cooperate! | Get help with projects that refuse to cooperate!<br> | ||
Fitting problems? Stuck on how to finish something off? Need a new pattern? Have a favorite garment that doesn’t fit anymore? | Fitting problems? Stuck on how to finish something off? Need a new pattern? Have a favorite garment that doesn’t fit anymore?<br> | ||
Come problem solve in a group setting and get your problem projects out of the punishment pile. | Come problem solve in a group setting and get your problem projects out of the punishment pile.<br> | ||
Participants should bring: | Participants should bring:<br> | ||
Problem project, Basic sewing kit, and Chair | Problem project, Basic sewing kit, and Chair<br> | ||
If you are not sure if your problem project is suitable for the workshop, feel free to check with Magistra Vittoria ahead of time at handmaidenofvenus@gmail.com | If you are not sure if your problem project is suitable for the workshop, feel free to check with Magistra Vittoria ahead of time at handmaidenofvenus@gmail.com<br> | ||
Patchwork is Period | ====Patchwork is Period==== | ||
Praxilla Taurina | [[Praxilla Taurina]]<br> | ||
1 hour – No Cost, Kit is Provided | 1 hour – No Cost, Kit is Provided<br> | ||
Let’s have a look at the Impruneta Cushion (a silk patchwork pillow dated before 1477) and the style of patchwork it uses. We will work on a small make and take sample. | Let’s have a look at the Impruneta Cushion (a silk patchwork pillow dated before 1477) and the style of patchwork it uses. We will work on a small make and take sample.<br> | ||
Knowledge of running, couching, and back stitches would be helpful but not required. Bringing your own general sewing supplies (needles and snips) is encouraged but extras will be available. | Knowledge of running, couching, and back stitches would be helpful but not required. Bringing your own general sewing supplies (needles and snips) is encouraged but extras will be available.<br> | ||
Quick Quire | ====Quick Quire==== | ||
Elisabeth Piper | [[Elisabeth Piper]]<br> | ||
1 hour – $5 for songbook if you take it home | 1 hour – $5 for songbook if you take it home<br> | ||
Quick Quire: Intro to Choral Singing – We will sing rounds and simple part songs from period. Experience welcome, but not required. Please bring your own chair. | Quick Quire: Intro to Choral Singing – We will sing rounds and simple part songs from period. Experience welcome, but not required. Please bring your own chair.<br> | ||
SCA on a Budget: Part One – Clothing: Strategies and Sources | ====SCA on a Budget: Part One – Clothing: Strategies and Sources==== | ||
Elisabeth Piper | Elisabeth Piper<br> | ||
1 hour – No Cost | 1 hour – No Cost<br> | ||
This is a lecture class with examples and time for questions. Bring your own chair. | This is a lecture class with examples and time for questions. Bring your own chair.<br> | ||
SCA on a Budget: Part Two – Everything but Clothing: Strategies and Sources | ====SCA on a Budget: Part Two – Everything but Clothing: Strategies and Sources==== | ||
Elisabeth Piper | Elisabeth Piper<br> | ||
1 hour – No Cost | 1 hour – No Cost<br> | ||
This is a lecture class with examples and time for questions. Bring your own chair. | This is a lecture class with examples and time for questions. Bring your own chair.<br> | ||
String-Play Salon | ====String-Play Salon==== | ||
Elisabeth Piper | Elisabeth Piper<br> | ||
2 hours – No Cost | 2 hours – No Cost<br> | ||
Bring your knitting, nalbinding, kumihimo, fingerloop, lace, embroidery, bandweaving, etc. projects and visit while you work. We will bring some of our favorites source books. Bring your own chair. | Bring your knitting, nalbinding, kumihimo, fingerloop, lace, embroidery, bandweaving, etc. projects and visit while you work. We will bring some of our favorites source books. Bring your own chair.<br> | ||
Forging Wild Edibles: Eat the Weeds! | ====Forging Wild Edibles: Eat the Weeds!==== | ||
HL Ailynn Catriona | HL [[Ailynn Catriona Moireabh]]<br> | ||
1.5 hours – No Cost | 1.5 hours – No Cost<br> | ||
Come join a walking tour of the site. Learn to identify edible plants as we stroll around and see their growth habit, learn a few ways to consume them and a little medieval history about what our forefathers ate. Wear good walking shoes and sun protection. A scribble stick and paper to write notes is suggested. | Come join a walking tour of the site. Learn to identify edible plants as we stroll around and see their growth habit, learn a few ways to consume them and a little medieval history about what our forefathers ate. Wear good walking shoes and sun protection. A scribble stick and paper to write notes is suggested.<br> | ||
*This class will meet in the A&S barn before leaving for the walk. | *This class will meet in the A&S barn before leaving for the walk.<br> | ||
Learn to Make Turkey Wing Whisk Brooms | ====Learn to Make Turkey Wing Whisk Brooms==== | ||
Melissa of Dalmatia | [[Melissa of Dalmatia]]<br> | ||
1.5 hours – $25 (You take home a broom.) | 1.5 hours – $25 (You take home a broom.)<br> | ||
Limit 10 people | Limit 10 people<br> | ||
Perfect for home, camping, or ritual use. All supplies for construction will be provided, as well as 1:1 instruction during class. Must be at least 10yrs old. | Perfect for home, camping, or ritual use. All supplies for construction will be provided, as well as 1:1 instruction during class. Must be at least 10yrs old.<br> | ||
Writing Award Recommendations | ====Writing Award Recommendations==== | ||
Pernell Camber | [[Pernell Camber]]<br> | ||
1 hour – No Cost | 1 hour – No Cost<br> | ||
Writing Awards is Easy! (Don’t let deserving people go unrewarded.) | Writing Awards is Easy! (Don’t let deserving people go unrewarded.)<br> | ||
Around the Fire: Beginner Belly Dance with Props Demo | ====Around the Fire: Beginner Belly Dance with Props Demo==== | ||
Mirren inghean Fitheach | [[Mirren inghean Fitheach]]<br> | ||
2 hours – No Cost | 2 hours – No Cost<br> | ||
Come learn some beginner belly dance moves, tips for dancing around the fire with others, and some history of belly dance. Try out the props we use today, and learn some of the historic roots of them. | Come learn some beginner belly dance moves, tips for dancing around the fire with others, and some history of belly dance. Try out the props we use today, and learn some of the historic roots of them.<br> | ||
Yelling At Your Friends for Fun and Profit: A Voice Herald’s Primer | ====Yelling At Your Friends for Fun and Profit: A Voice Herald’s Primer==== | ||
Aelis de la Rose | [[Aelis de la Rose]]<br> | ||
1 hour – No Cost | 1 hour – No Cost<br> | ||
Voice heraldry comes in a variety of flavors, and we will be touching on all of them in this class. What is important to know, how to get involved, and the do’s and don’t’s of each will be covered. If you are new to voice heraldry (or want to know more about specific types), this is a great place to get information and ask questions. If you have experience in voice heraldry, there may be an opportunity for a roundtable discussion, depending on time. Bring your thoughts, questions, and a chair. All are welcome! | Voice heraldry comes in a variety of flavors, and we will be touching on all of them in this class. What is important to know, how to get involved, and the do’s and don’t’s of each will be covered. If you are new to voice heraldry (or want to know more about specific types), this is a great place to get information and ask questions. If you have experience in voice heraldry, there may be an opportunity for a roundtable discussion, depending on time. Bring your thoughts, questions, and a chair. All are welcome!<br> | ||
Greek or Roman from a Saree | ====Greek or Roman from a Saree==== | ||
Dame Ellen Fraser | Dame [[Ellen Fraser]]<br> | ||
2 hours – $1 for handout | 2 hours – $1 for handout<br> | ||
Limit 10 people | Limit 10 people<br> | ||
The purpose of this class is to show you how to make an SCA-style gown that resembles Greek and Roman women’s garments using a Saree. This is a “how to make” class, not a culture class. If you are interested in the culture, please contact any one of the lovely Greek/Roman ladies listed at the end of the handout. | The purpose of this class is to show you how to make an SCA-style gown that resembles Greek and Roman women’s garments using a Saree. This is a “how to make” class, not a culture class. If you are interested in the culture, please contact any one of the lovely Greek/Roman ladies listed at the end of the handout.<br> | ||
Bliauts for Beginners | ====Bliauts for Beginners==== | ||
Duchess Angharad Banadaspus Drakenhefd | Duchess [[Angharad Banadaspus Drakenhefd]]<br> | ||
1 hr – No Cost | 1 hr – No Cost<br> | ||
Learn about bliauts and the various ways to make them, and the fabrics and embellishments to consider. Examples will be shown. If you want some help with something you’re working on, bring it along. Hand-outs will be provided. | Learn about bliauts and the various ways to make them, and the fabrics and embellishments to consider. Examples will be shown. If you want some help with something you’re working on, bring it along. Hand-outs will be provided.<br> | ||
Dance Classes | ====Dance Classes==== | ||
Sara de Bonneville, Master Trahearn, and Mestari Rosa Marcella | [[Sara de Bonneville]], Master [[Trahearn]], and Mestari [[Rosa Marcella]]<br> | ||
1 hour each – No Cost | 1 hour each – No Cost<br> | ||
– French Dances from Arbeau: 16th C Pavan’s, Branles, etc. | – French Dances from Arbeau: 16th C Pavan’s, Branles, etc.<br> | ||
– A Sampler of English Measures | – A Sampler of English Measures | ||
– Dances from the 15th Century | – Dances from the 15th Century | ||
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– More English Country Dances | – More English Country Dances | ||
– Two Easy 16th C Italian Dances | – Two Easy 16th C Italian Dances | ||
==Event Highlights== | ==Event Highlights== | ||
Latest revision as of 22:47, 20 September 2025
Autumn War feat. Emprise of the Black Lion
- Date
- 11-14 Sep. LX/2025
- Branch
- Blatha an Oir (Pierce county, WA)
- Autocrat
- Mestari Rosa Marcella
- Site
- T90 Ranch, 16641 Old Hwy 99 SE Tenino, WA 98589
- Weather
- (briefly) Sample: Cold, with snow on the ground.
- Activities
- (highlights as mentioned in event copy)
- Sample: Queen's Rapier Champion Tournament on Sunday
- Sample: Costumer's Guild Contest: Full Court Garb
Event Theme

Autumn War Book IX, AS LX In those days, when prosperity begot rivalry and rivalry begot strife, the Baronies of Madrone, Aquaterra, and Wyewood, bound in the Salish Sea Accords, held dominion over the northern land ways. From Madrone rode the finest horsemen in all the marches, their cavalry swift and disciplined, striking fear upon the open plain and guarding the merchant roads with iron resolve. Their watchtowers crowned the mountain passes, their tolls of passage enforced not only by right of custom but by the thunder of hooves and the unbroken line of their lances. From Wyewood came the archers, famed in all the realms; it was said their volleys could halt even the strongest charge, beast and rider alike brought low in a storm of feathered death. Aquaterra, too, was not wanting, for their armored fighters of renown stood as a living wall, shields interlocked, their steel-clad ranks advancing like an inexorable tide.
Yet to the south, the lords of Blatha an Oir, Glymm Mere, and Dragon's Laire, whom men named the Pacifica Alliance, found themselves pressed and hemmed in. The markets of the interior, rich with grain and ore, lay beyond the Salish Sea Accord’s control, yet the Pacificans were denied the free road to them. Their embassies turned away, their bargains refused, resentment hardened into reprisal. So the southern lords, having no recourse upon the land, turned to the sea. By the decree of their councils, privateers were loosed upon the southern waters, and the rivers, too, were seized—timber, salt, and wine taken as rightful spoils. Glymm Mere’s warriors readied for the reckoning, their great weapons gleaming in the lines, mighty blades and hammers poised to sunder shield and helm. Dragon’s Laire marshaled its fierce Legions, disciplined and relentless, drilled to drive their spears as one into the heart of any foe. Yet Blatha an Oir, knowing well the measure of Madrone’s horse, saw that no fleet nor oar could answer the thunder of a charge upon the field. Thus they called for champions—not merely men of the sword, but masters of the bow and the keen-thrown axe, whose shafts might darken the sky and whose blades might humble even the proudest rider.
The Salish Sea Accord, affronted, declared that no honor could stand where treaties were mocked and commerce made prey. Yet neither side would yield the rights each claimed by inheritance and toil. And so the Autumn War began—not by sudden clash of steel, but by the slow corrosion of envy and the obstinacy of lords who would rather hazard ruin than endure diminution.
Event Copy
Autumn War is coming!
Join the Baronies of Blatha an Oir, Madrone, Glymm Mere, and Dragon’s Laire for Autumn War featuring Emprise of the Black Lion. There will be fighting! Support your side as Pacifica (Baronies of Blatha an Oir, Glymm Mere and Dragon’s Laire) fight Salish Sea Alliance (Baronies of Madrona, Wyewood, and Aquaterra). War points will be awarded so be sure to come out and support. Heavy, rapier, archery, thrown weapons, and more.
Come visit our many merchants, take one of our classes (or several), and join us Saturday night for a Pride themed Ball with a FAFO fashion show. (More details below).
Site Cost:
- $55 Adult Full Weekend
- $40 Adult Day
- Members receive a $10 Discount.
- Camping at additional cost is available:
- Sleeping tent (whole weekend) $10
- Horse stall (per night) $25*
- RV (with hookups, per night) $35*
Sleeping tent is defined as a tent that you are sleeping in, a trailer or RV without hookups. Day shades do not count towards tent costs.
If multiple people are sharing one tent, please only mark tent registration on one person’s pre-registration.
All horses on site will require a stall.
- *Horse Stalls and RVs are REQUIRED to pre-register.
Pre-registration is closed. If you have questions, need to talk about RV or horse stall reservation, please contact Myskia Billingr at myskiablomkvistr at gmail.com
All invoices must be paid by September 4th 2025. Unpaid invoices will be cancelled. This may result in loss of RV spot or horse stall.
Any invoicing questions or concerns can be directed to BlathaanOir.Exchequer at antir.org
Merchant Sign Ups are now closed. Thank you for your interest. If you have questions about merchants please reach out to Adrian Hawkins our merchant coordinator.
Sign Ups for Teaching Classes has now closed. If you have any questions please reach out to Paullus Quinctilius Barbatus our A&S Class Coordinator.
Site Information and Rules:
- Site is Discreetly Wet!
- No Open Fires! Propane cooking is allowed but due to fire risk no open fires are allowed on site.
- Site is pack in, pack out. Be prepared to take your trash and all your belongings with you.
- Dogs must be leashed at all times, and all dog waste must be removed.
- Due to this being a working horse ranch, the site requires all children must be always accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- NO GLASS in the barns and arena.
Remember, smoking must be confined to your own camps.
Please note: There is NO Smoking in / near the Royal and Blatha an Oir Baronial encampments due to sever allergies.
All smoking materials (ashes, embers, and cigarette butts) need to be disposed of in an appropriate container (ashtray, etc.) and not left on the ground.
Per SCA policy – Absolutely NO Marijuana is allowed on site.
ADA Note:
ADA Camping is available. This is situated closer to the main arena for ease of access. Site is relatively flat and there are paved / graveled pathways throughout. We are bringing Volkswagon services back this year. There will be a regular route to and from camping to the main buildings. Additionally, this year we will have an ADA charging station in the main arena, so if you are camping without power and need a place to charge medical devices or batteries there will be a spot for you to do so.
Coming to Autumn War feat. Emprise of the Black Lion. Find them in the A&S Arena.
Saturday Night: Pride Ball and Fashion Show
Autumn War is pleased to host a Pride themed Ball. Come to the main Arena and join us in dance and revelry in all your Pride themed garb. Since you’ll already be in your best attire, enter into our FAFO Fashion Show, our panel of judges (including Her Royal Majesty Achaxe Ek Auchatae, Baroness Elizabeth Fitzwilliam of BAO, Baroness Furia Dommitia of DL, and Magistra Vittoria di Carduci) will pick the best of five categories to award. Prizes – to Ensemble Extraordinaire, a progressive pride themed viking wire necklace made by Mestari Rosa Marcella. Additional prizes include pride bracelets, pins, and veil.
To be clear, this does NOT need to be new garb / accessories. Bring what you have, we want to see it all.
Awards Categories:
- Ensemble Extraordinaire – The best overall pride outfit.
- The Thread Though Time – The outfit that is most period while still embodying the pride theme.
- Best Peacocking – The loudest and proudest garment as chosen by the judges.
- The Beyond Banners – The best representation of pride flag in a garment.
- Adornment Architect – The best accessories that are pride themed. Anyone with pride accessories can enter this category without the whole outfit being pride themed.
Judging is based on:
- Is the garment historically accurate?
- Does the entire outfit match a period?
- How well assembled is the garment?
- How colorful is the garment?
- How loud and proud is the garment?
- Does the garment represent a pride flag? If so, how accurate to the flag?
- Are there pride accessories? How much do they represent pride?
Equestrian Activities / Schedule
(Subject to Change, Please see attached schedule above for most up to date information.):
Thursday
3 p.m. – Gate opens. Horses cannot arrive before 3 p.m. without previous arrangements with the EMIC.
Arena for open riding – 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. No lunging or loose horses in the arena.
5 p.m. – Set up the challenge course
Authorizations by appointment and pre-event arrangement. Coordinate with a senior marshal and the EMIC.
At dusk: A showing of the Princess Bride (location to be announced)
Friday
(UPDATED)
9 a.m. – Riders meeting at barn
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – First set of riders of the Princess Bride Challenge course
Description: A multi-skill course retelling the exciting adventures of Princess Buttercup and her true love Westley aka the Dread Pirate Roberts. Recommended weapons: sword-type wasters with a belt, holster or sheath, and a sharp wit.
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m – Mounted to Ground class with Master Conal and Mistress Else
Description: Experimental game. Wasters and/or sword replicators will be provided. Ground fighters in armor needed.
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Equestrian lunch break
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Second set of riders of the Princess Bride Challenge Course
2:30 – Intro to the Emprise (for the populace) at the bleachers – Visc. Kerij-e
3:30 to 4:30 – RossFechten class by Mistress Appollina from the Outlands (NEW)
3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Tear down of the challenge course and set up for Emprise – All assistance welcome!
At dusk: Equestrian Meet and Greet in the Madrone Baronial Pavilion
Come and meet equestrians from other parts of the Kingdom and knowne world! Light refreshments provided, bring your drinks!
Saturday
Royal Court:9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
11:30 (or immediately after court and already eat LUNCH) – Rider’s meeting at barn and then get your horse ready!
12:00 pm- Emprise Grand Parade and presentation of the Emprise judges.
Description: The formal introduction of riders to the honored judges and presentation of gifts and word fame. Aim to impress and dazzle the judges and populace. Heralds, banners, and trappings, bards or caparisons encouraged.
12:30 to 1:30 – Ride before the Prince.
Description: Based on the movements from the Masters of the 16th and 17th century, riders will perform for judges to show your riding skill and panache. (limit 3 minutes, including introduction. Amplified or live music may be provided by the competitors.
1:30 to 3 p.m. – Emprise Equestrian Tournament
Description: Lance training games (open field quintain, head at three heights, rings)
3 p.m. to victory – Joust (wooden and/or foam)
Awards and Overall Emprise Champion will be presented at the Evening Court (5:30 p.m.)
Sunday
10 a.m. Breakdown and pack up.
3 p.m. Site closes.
Notes about the site.
There is a designated horse area, which will be on the map at the barn and at the gate. Generally, you can ride on the main roads, except thru merchants row. Check the site map. There are temporary pens by the arena, do not leave your horse there unattended. Stalls are covered show stalls with high walls. Packed dirt floors. Bring your own bedding, buckets, and hay nets. We will have a hose that should reach all stalls being used. After pre-registration, you will be contacted for more information for stall signs and assignments. There is a wash rack. Stalls need to be stripped completely and any manure on roads, equestrian area, and paths be picked up.
Contacts:
Barun Christopher and Barunin Gera – Baron and Baroness of Madrone and generous patrons of the Emprise of the Black Lion
Judges: To be announced shortly
Judge Wrangler: tbd
Equestrian Staff
- Kerij-e – Equestrian marshal in charge
- HL Valerian – Yardmaster (Contact if interested in being groundcrew)
- Lady Druime – Jr. marshal
- Lady Amynomene – Jr. marshal
- Noble Sebastian – Barnmaster, Jr. marshal
- Lists and Scoring – tbd
Competition Sponsors
- HL Cornelia – Ride before the Prince sponsor
- Baroness Annisa – Princess Bride sponsor
- Sir Rapheal – Marshal for Wood and Foam Jousting
- Master Conal – An Tir Marshal for Mounted to Ground Experimental Game
- Landgrafin Else – Mounted to Ground instructor
- Baron Guillaume – Pageantry and Spectacle Consultant. Heraldic resource
- Mistress Apollina – Rossfechten instructor
This event includes the following activities and/or services:
- Royal Presence - King
- Royal Presence - Queen
- Royal Presence - Heirs
- Accepts PayPal
- Has Merchants
- Has Classes
- Offers Youth & Family activities
- Has Heavy Fighting activities
- Has Rapier and/or Cut & Thrust activities
- Has Equestrian activities
- Has Archery activities
- Has Thrown Weapon activities
- Has Bardic activities
- Has Arts & Sciences activities
- Allows pets (check for details)
- Offers enhanced accessibility (check for details)
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Registration Information
All horses on site will require a stall. Please contact Myskia Billingr at myskiablomkvistr@gmail.com if you have any questions or needs regarding RV with hookups or horse stall reservations. All invoices must be paid by September 4th 2025. Unpaid invoices will be cancelled. This may result in loss of RV spot or horse stall.
Accessibility Information
ADA Note:
ADA Camping is available. This is situated closer to the main arena for ease of access. Site is relatively flat and there are paved / graveled pathways throughout. We are bringing Volkswagon services back this year. There will be a regular route to and from camping to the main buildings. Additionally, this year we will have an ADA charging station in the main arena, so if you are camping without power and need a place to charge medical devices or batteries there will be a spot for you to do so in the main A&S Barn
Site Fees
Fee Type Cost* Adult Weekend 55 USD Adult day 40 USD 17 and under free
- SCA Members will receive a $10 member discount off the cost listed above.
Camping at an additional cost will be available: Sleeping Tent (whole weekend) $10 Horse stall (per night) $25 RV (per night) $35
Tournament Information
Steel tournaments
Steel tournaments are going to be determined day of depending on how many people show.
Friday @ 4 pm.
Saturday @ 4 pm. Winner of this tournament will be presented a prize in court.
Both will take place on the steel war field.
Rattan tournaments:
Friday following court ~7 pm Armor inspections will begin for a Shattered Lance ‘Tourchlight’ tournament in the main barn.
Saturday at 3 pm Unbelted tournament on the heavy war field. Winner of the unbelted tournament will receive a prize in court.
Youth and Family Activities
Youth Activities / Schedule:
Some classes and activities may change due to teacher changes and schedule conflicts. We will provide a fill in class in these cases and let you know when or if the original class will be held.
Friday 12th
1PM Yard Games open
2 PM Open Crafts
including Basic Jewelry Making, Coloring Bookmarks and Painted Banners
5 PM Yard Games Close
Saturday 13th
All Day Activities
Yard Games
Heraldry Scavenger Hunt
NPC Quests (War Point Activity)
Pilgrams Walk
9:30 – 10:30 Fan Building and Decorating
10:30 – 11:30 Tentatively Baroness’s Tea and Story Time
(Subject to change per Their Excellencies Schedule.)
11:30 – 12:30 Slap Bracelet Decorative Cuffs
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch Yard Games and Coloring activities will be available
1:30 – 2:20 Hobby Horses
2:30 – 3:30 Horse Safety Class with Sir Ed
3:30 -4:30 Origami Class
Sunday 14th
9 – 11 Yard Games, Coloring, Jewelry Making
11 AM Family Activities closes for tear down. I hope you had a great War!
Yard Games will include:
- Bocci Ball
- Bottle Toss
- Ring Toss
- Velcro Hatchet Toss
- Corn Hole or Basket Toss
Class Descriptions
Basic Jewelry Making
Make a bracelet or earrings. Wide assortment of beads, findings and tools will be provided.
No Fee Ages 5 and Up. ( adults are welcome but are required to make one item to take AND one item that will be donated to largess)
Coloring Bookmarks
Come color a fun or bazar bookmark inspired by manuscript marginalia.
No Fee Ages 1 and up. Multiple mediums will be available. Crayon, colored pencils, markers, washable paints.
Painted Banners
Learn basic heraldry terms as you paint your own banner to display at camp!
No Fee Ages 5 and up (adults are welcome IF supplies are available.) Paints, brushes and banners will be provided.
Fan Building and Decorating
Come build a folding fan to beat the heat! Build and decorate your own folding fan.
No Fee Ages 4 and up (adults are welcome IF supplies are available.) All supplies are provided.
Slap Bracelet Decorative Cuffs
Come decorate your own set of decorative wrist cuffs to jazz up any outfit.
No Fee Ages 5 and up. (Sewing needles and hot glue may make this craft hazardous to smaller children.)
Hobby Horses
Come build and race your own Hobby Horse!
No Fee Ages 5 and up All supplies will be provided.
Horse Safety Class with Sir Ed
Come learn horse safety with Sir Ed. (More description may be available closer to the event)
No Fee All ages but ages but small children must be closely watched by a guardian at all times.
Origami Class
Learn the craft of Origami.
No Fee All ages Supplies will be provided.
All Day Activities Descriptions
Heraldry Scavenger Hunt
Learn how to recognize basic heraldry as you enjoy the war! Come to the Family Activities area to pick up your scavenger hunt sheet. Find heraldry around the site that matches and get your guardian to sign off. When your sheet is complete come back to Family Activities for a reward!
NPC Quests
Look for Quest markers on site. (!) War Point Activity! All ages!
Pilgrims' Walk
Learn about the Pilgrimages that people would go on in all time periods and cultures throughout history and go one one of your own! While you are at it learn some basic navigation skills as you use the map to find and mark off the Pilgrimage sites you find.
Come to Children’s activities to view the map of the Pilgrims' Walk. Take a site map of your own and make a mark for each site you visit. Visit as many or a few sites as you like. Some sites may not have at token. The walk is its own reward!
Merchant Information
Merchants List
(preliminary list, and subject to change):
- Nordic Trader
- Keltic Kraze
- Fire and Flame Sundries
- Walkingstick Designs
- Sidhefire Arts
- Tursi Art
- Wandering Moons
- Thistle Hollow Enterprises
- Crystal Works
- Keep’in it Cheesey Charcuterie
- Fantastical Threads
- Vidar Leatherworks LLP
- Wites Crossed
- Horse ‘n” Round Studio
- The Beadhive
- Dark Ages Games
- Viking Kraft and Sable Fleur Designs
- Persistent Tiger Design Studios
- Alfheim Works
- Stonebreakers Keep
- Ancient Echoes
- The Winter Night Bezaar
- Silver Wolf Trading
- Red Troll Forge
- Tea’s Felting Emporium
- Hawk’s Forge
- Quorum of Cute
- Temple Caffeinea
- Michael Tinker Pearce Knifemaker
Classes Offered
Class List (preliminary list, and subject to change):
Classes with Limits, will have sign ups available at gate.
Persona Building Basics
Paullus Quinctilius Barbatus
1 hour – No Cost
Let’s learn together about building your persona in the SCA, in this dynamic, interactive class. In an open forum style we’ll learn what works, what doesn’t, what just might work for building and tailoring your persona. This class isn’t only for beginners, it’s built for everyone, regardless of wherever you may be on your persona’s journey.
How Best to Document Events with Photography
Bear Far-Wanderer
1 hour – No Cost
Do you have a camera? Do you like the SCA? Do you bring it with you to events ?
This is a skills workshop on how to take the best photos for helping show the world your sca memories. If multiple people come we can do a posing and portrait to help with getting the right angle and the best photos you and your friends will cherish.
Spinning with a Spindle and Distaff
Elisabeth de Rossignol
2 hours – $5 if you take the Spindle and Distaff, otherwise No Cost
Intro to spinning wool with a supported spindle and distaff. Want to look like the spinners on manuscript pages? This is the place. Previous spinning experience helpful but not required. Equipment provided.
Introduction to the An Tir Wiki
Michelino di Gino Martini
1 hour – No Cost
Wondering what the An Tir wiki is, how to sign up, how to use it? Come attend and find out!
Charter Painting with Partners (Beginner Level)
Sibilia dell'Acqua
1 hour – No Cost
Would you like to learn how to paint medieval-style and collaborate on an art piece at the same time? We will start the class by talking about how to do basic painting with gouache, then divide into pairs or small groups. Each pair will paint a separate piece. We’ll take a quick break and then learn how to do simple whitework. Participants will trade art with another person, then begin to paint. No previous experience is required and all ages are welcome.
An Introduction to Gilding Methods
Sibilia dell’Acqua
3 hours – No Cost
Limit 8 people
Have you wanted to try out gilding but never had the chance? In this workshop, participants will be introduced to different forms of gilding on paper and offered the chance to try some hands-on work. We will be working on a few different techniques at once to allow for drying time. No prior experience with gilding or illumination is required.
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop will contain materials such as raw egg, honey, and other items that may be allergens. A materials list is available on request – please contact Sibilia dell’Acqua directly on Facebook or by email at graeae at gmail.com.
Welcome to Emprise of the Black Lion (What are they doing in that big arena?)
Visc. Ynsen Ongge Xong Kerij-e
1 hour – No Cost
The Emprise of the Black Lion is the flagship equestrian event in Madrone! And it involves horses and pageantry and horses! Join Visc. Kerij-e one of the founding event stewards of the Emprise to learn how we incorporate horses into the SCA. Learn the history of the Emprise and how it is run and what to expect on Saturday.
Note: This class is held in the equestrian area, be prepared to walk a bit, there will be horses involved. Please wear closed toed shoes. If possible, we will also watch a bit of the Princess Bride themed challenge course (multiple equestrian gaming elements tied to a theme!).
Costuming for Plus-Sized Bodies
Gracia Abrabanel
1.5 hours – No Cost
Sourcing plus size patterns, choosing a pattern, adapting patterns to extend the size range, making custom dress forms and draping techniques, drafting a body block, sourcing fabric, making a toile, duct tape patterns, bust support, and fitting purchased costumes.
Roman/Viking Wire Rings
Elizabeth Blackburn
1 hour – No Cost
We’ll make a wire ring similar to examples that have been found in Romano-Britain, as well as Scandinavian Viking era cultures. Time permitting, we’ll make a second style of ring, also find in Viking as well as Anglo-Saxon finds.
SCA Modeling: Posing For Photos
Mistress Medb ingen Echuid
1 hour – No Cost
Learn some tips for posing and showing off your lovely clothing and other creations! We will cover basics and do some hands on practice with volunteers from the class.
Clothing 911 – Round Table Help for Recalcitrant, Reluctant, and Resistant Sewing Projects
Magistra Vittoria di Carduci
2 hours – No Cost
Sponsored by the An Tir Clothiers Guild.
Get help with projects that refuse to cooperate!
Fitting problems? Stuck on how to finish something off? Need a new pattern? Have a favorite garment that doesn’t fit anymore?
Come problem solve in a group setting and get your problem projects out of the punishment pile.
Participants should bring:
Problem project, Basic sewing kit, and Chair
If you are not sure if your problem project is suitable for the workshop, feel free to check with Magistra Vittoria ahead of time at handmaidenofvenus@gmail.com
Patchwork is Period
Praxilla Taurina
1 hour – No Cost, Kit is Provided
Let’s have a look at the Impruneta Cushion (a silk patchwork pillow dated before 1477) and the style of patchwork it uses. We will work on a small make and take sample.
Knowledge of running, couching, and back stitches would be helpful but not required. Bringing your own general sewing supplies (needles and snips) is encouraged but extras will be available.
Quick Quire
Elisabeth Piper
1 hour – $5 for songbook if you take it home
Quick Quire: Intro to Choral Singing – We will sing rounds and simple part songs from period. Experience welcome, but not required. Please bring your own chair.
SCA on a Budget: Part One – Clothing: Strategies and Sources
Elisabeth Piper
1 hour – No Cost
This is a lecture class with examples and time for questions. Bring your own chair.
SCA on a Budget: Part Two – Everything but Clothing: Strategies and Sources
Elisabeth Piper
1 hour – No Cost
This is a lecture class with examples and time for questions. Bring your own chair.
String-Play Salon
Elisabeth Piper
2 hours – No Cost
Bring your knitting, nalbinding, kumihimo, fingerloop, lace, embroidery, bandweaving, etc. projects and visit while you work. We will bring some of our favorites source books. Bring your own chair.
Forging Wild Edibles: Eat the Weeds!
HL Ailynn Catriona Moireabh
1.5 hours – No Cost
Come join a walking tour of the site. Learn to identify edible plants as we stroll around and see their growth habit, learn a few ways to consume them and a little medieval history about what our forefathers ate. Wear good walking shoes and sun protection. A scribble stick and paper to write notes is suggested.
- This class will meet in the A&S barn before leaving for the walk.
Learn to Make Turkey Wing Whisk Brooms
Melissa of Dalmatia
1.5 hours – $25 (You take home a broom.)
Limit 10 people
Perfect for home, camping, or ritual use. All supplies for construction will be provided, as well as 1:1 instruction during class. Must be at least 10yrs old.
Writing Award Recommendations
Pernell Camber
1 hour – No Cost
Writing Awards is Easy! (Don’t let deserving people go unrewarded.)
Around the Fire: Beginner Belly Dance with Props Demo
Mirren inghean Fitheach
2 hours – No Cost
Come learn some beginner belly dance moves, tips for dancing around the fire with others, and some history of belly dance. Try out the props we use today, and learn some of the historic roots of them.
Yelling At Your Friends for Fun and Profit: A Voice Herald’s Primer
Aelis de la Rose
1 hour – No Cost
Voice heraldry comes in a variety of flavors, and we will be touching on all of them in this class. What is important to know, how to get involved, and the do’s and don’t’s of each will be covered. If you are new to voice heraldry (or want to know more about specific types), this is a great place to get information and ask questions. If you have experience in voice heraldry, there may be an opportunity for a roundtable discussion, depending on time. Bring your thoughts, questions, and a chair. All are welcome!
Greek or Roman from a Saree
Dame Ellen Fraser
2 hours – $1 for handout
Limit 10 people
The purpose of this class is to show you how to make an SCA-style gown that resembles Greek and Roman women’s garments using a Saree. This is a “how to make” class, not a culture class. If you are interested in the culture, please contact any one of the lovely Greek/Roman ladies listed at the end of the handout.
Bliauts for Beginners
Duchess Angharad Banadaspus Drakenhefd
1 hr – No Cost
Learn about bliauts and the various ways to make them, and the fabrics and embellishments to consider. Examples will be shown. If you want some help with something you’re working on, bring it along. Hand-outs will be provided.
Dance Classes
Sara de Bonneville, Master Trahearn, and Mestari Rosa Marcella
1 hour each – No Cost
– French Dances from Arbeau: 16th C Pavan’s, Branles, etc.
– A Sampler of English Measures
– Dances from the 15th Century
– Easy English Country
– More English Country Dances
– Two Easy 16th C Italian Dances
Event Highlights
What happened in court.
Pictures
(Links to event pictures off-site)
Sample: Twelfth Night Pictures By Lord Joe Populace
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