Autumn War LX/2025

Autumn War feat. Emprise of the Black Lion

Date

11-14 Sep. LX/2025

Branch

Blatha An Oir (Tacoma-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 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 RV’s 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@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.

Lion’s Share Free Market:

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:

1. Ensemble Extraordinaire – The best overall pride outfit.
2. The Thread Though Time – The outfit that is most period while still embodying the pride theme.
3. Best Peacocking – The loudest and proudest garment as chosen by the judges.
4. The Beyond Banners – The best representation of pride flag in a garment.
5. 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!

Pilgrams Walk

Learn about the Pilgrimages that people would go on in all time periods and cultures throughout history and go 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 for view the map of the Pilgrams 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@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 Gracias 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 Victoria di Carducci 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 Moirea 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

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