Honor War A.S. LI/2017
- Date
- April 21-23, 2017
- Branch
- College of Lyonsmarche
- Autocrat
- Phelan Tolusmiðr
- Site
- Chief Timothy State Park, Silcott Island
- Attendance
- 229 Adult, 61 Youth
EVENT COPY
On the cold steppes of Artemisia, a new King rises and proclaims His Queen. Gleefully Gwenevere turns Her eyes westward to Her homeland of Lyonsmarche. Dearly does She remember the lentils and garbanzos of home and whispers words of encouragement. Through the winter He has gathered His forces and prepared them for the long march homeward. Soon the frozen hand of winter will lift and the passes will open; Dread Floki comes.
Yet all is not lost, for the inhabitants of Lyonsmarche, long used to the plundering of neighbors close and far, have sent scouts far afield to look for unwelcome guests. Camps were noted, fires counted, and communiques intercepted. Swift dispatches to An Tirian cousins have been sent, ties of old renewed, and war banners unfurled!
Will the Isle of Silcott fall to the ravening hordes of Artemisia, or will the Council of the Inlands once again keep Lyonsmarche safe for trade and livestock? And who will YOU fight for? Be you fighter (heavy and rapier), archer, brewer, or craftsman, all will contribute to their cause!
Event Steward: Phelan Tolusmidr (Bill Lillibridge). 1513 Airway Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501; Phone 208-791-5039
Fees: Ages 18+ $20, under 18 free. Day Fees: Ages 18+ $15. $5 member discount applies.
Site: Chief Timothy State Park, Clarkston, WA 99403
PRELIMINARY Schedule:
Friday, April 21, 2017
12:00 Site Opens
2:00 pm Pick up items for Iron Needle and Iron Scribe competitions any time after 2pm at Gate
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Japanese Blacksmithing – in the A&S area much of Saturday, follow the sound of the hammer!
9:00 am: Rapier Armor Inspection
9:00 am: Siege Cooking Materials available at War Field
9:30 am to 11:30 am: Rapier War Scenarios
10:00 am: A&S Display near War Field
10:30 am Heavy Armor Inspection
10:30 am to 4:00 pm Archery field (including thrown weapons) open and Archery championship
11:00 am to 3:00 pm Heavy War Scenarios
3:00pm to 5:30pm Battle of Five
3:00pm to 5:00pm YAC armor inspection and fight practice next to Battle of Five
3:00pm A&S Championship Judging at the War Field
3:00pm Siege Cooking Judging at War Field
4:00 pm Brewing Championship Judging at the War Field
6:30 pm Royal Court
Sunday, April 23, 2017
9:00 am Rapier Armor Inspection
9:30 am to 11:30 am: Rapier Championship
A&S and Brewing Championships.
Entries should be as period as possible – at least one page of documentation requested. Points awarded for research, period authenticity, presentation, and outcome. Multiple entries are allowed, the best single entry wins.
Rapier Championship Tournament
Format: two ring holmgamg, only wins in Second ring count. Double kills- double out, step out your out, no lay on- step in it is on. Tournament will have three timed sections. 20, 40, 30 minutes. Fighters choose their weapon combinations for the block of time and stay with it for the whole time block. (Single rapier legal sword, sword and defensive, sword and offensive) (must use all three). In 20 minute round, current champion will hold the field, win or lose.
In the following rounds, winner will hold the top ring. Top two accumulative wins over the three rounds will fight at the finals. Using the three combinations: single sword, sword and defensive, and sword and offensive. Winner gets the honor and responsibility of carrying the Lyonsmarch Champion sword for the year.
Battle of Five will be hosted by The Brotherhood of the Black Unicorn after the heavy war. A YAC tournament/practice will be held concurrently.
Iron Needle
The rules are simple; you will be given a square of linen and will have until 3 pm on Saturday to create something amazing from it. You may use any other material and any tools you wish so long as you finished product is primarily constructed from the provided linen. Bonus points in judging for use of period tools and materials or documentation and for creating sometime suitable (and intended as) largess. Limited sewing supplies (needles, thread, and scissors) will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. As a twist there will also be a large basket of available scrap fabric and trim for free use. The winner will receive war points for their side!
Iron Scribe
Scribes and Heralds! This is your chance to earn war points!
Entrants will be provided with a blank piece of “parchment” paper and a table will be available with a light box, paints, brushes, rulers, square, towels, and cups for water as well as a small selection of dip-pens and ink
You will be asked to create an illuminated scroll using a provided text, however you interpret it. You may feverishly work the whole time, or come and go as you please, but when the clock strikes 3pm on Saturday all brushes will be put away and the judges will then pick who will earn the title of Iron Scribe! Feel free to bring books, light boxes, paints, pens, brushes, and vellum, whatever you think you may need to complete a scroll.
This can be a team project; up to two scribes/heralds may work on a single scroll!
Come and enjoy a day of competitive camaraderie as we create and draw and paint our way to glory!!
A Junior Iron Scribe selection will also be available for smalls (i.e. coloring pages to paint or color).
- Paper will be provided but you are welcome to use your own
Siege Cooking
An army marches on its stomach, or so the saying goes, and the cook reigns supreme when the feast table is laid.
Our great College has been besieged, though by brigands or defenders it is yet hard to say, and supplies are running low. But with the mighty king and gracious queen in attendance a feast must be laid! Who will answer the call to craft a delectable offering of savory and sweet treats from the scraps that are available? Who will see their side aided in victory through their craft?
A table will be laid with all the available supplies and the contestants will be allowed to choose their “team” of supplies. Some of the things that may be available include: Rolled Oats, Honey, Lard, Meat (types and amounts to be determined), Onions, Apple cider vinegar, Appropriate Vegetables, Various Fruit, Stale Bread, Wheat Flour, Butter, Hulled Barley, Sugar, Rye Flour, Almond Milk, Eggs, Cream, Oil, Almonds, Cheese, Salt, Wine
Additionally each contestant will be given a cup of dry lentils. which must feature prominently in at least one dish.
What you will need to bring: Up to ¼ cup of any fresh herb, if you choose , Up to 2 Tablespoons of any dried herb or seasoning (period appropriate), if you choose. Pots, Pans, A heat source, Utensils (including knives and cutting board), Towels and a dish rag (you might need them) , Serving dishes, Serving utensils, Anything to add flair to your presentation, candle are permitted.
You will be judged on: Taste (one of the judges is not a fan of spicy food, one is a fan!), Appearance (this includes table setting), Apparent quantity of dishes (how much did you make?), Number of different dishes
All dishes must be prepared on site. You may not start any dish at home. You will receive your ingredients at the site. You will from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday to complete your offerings. This contest may be done in teams of no more than 3 people.
Please contact Cler de Cieux (Klarissa.davis@wsu.edu) with any questions.
Japanese Blacksmithing Demo
There will be a demonstration of traditional Japanese blacksmithing on the beach near the A&S area. Demonstration will be occurring throughout most of Saturday, follow the sound of hammering! Stop to watch, to discussing blacksmithing or things Japanese, or just to have a cup of tea.
Site Info:
Court Report
Honor War, April 21-23rd in Lyonsmarche. Reports from the east filtered in that bandits were attempting to make land at Silcott Island, in the heart of Lyonsmarche. In a show of solidarity, Artemisia sent a scouting party who arrived before much of An Tir did. They set up camp on the west side of the island and when An Tir showed up they setup on the east side. Come Saturday morning, the proposed plan was for the Artemisian army to swing around to the left, with An Tir swinging around to the right. Both armies had orders to kill the bandits and then report their findings. Bandits seemed to have snuck in during the night and stole some of the Artemisian noble’s armor before attempting to attack An Tir. During the fighting, Crimthann of Starfyre’s excellence and chivalry was noticed by King Styrkarr, who rewarded Crimthann with an Award of the Sable Gauntlet. An Tir rightfully dispatched these bandits and returned the Artemisian armor to their camp – only to discover that the bandits must have killed all the Artemisians in the night. Styrkarr, Warrior King, mourns for the losses of his fair cousin of Artemesia. Court was convened that evening by the Mighty Styrkarr and Radiant Stjarna, inviting Her Excellency of Wastekeep, Katherine; Their Excellency’s of Blatha An Oir, Gernon and Alyse; and Their Excellency’s of Wealdsmere, Lars and Kara to join them. Also invited into Court were Their Majesties of Artemisia, Floki and Gwenevere and Their Excellency’s from Arn Hold, Loch Salann, and Sentinel’s Keep. Vicount Matheus Bane announced the plans for the sale of pieces of the old thrones, including the shield blanks as well as the plans for the remainder of the pieces. Peers and members of the populace were invited to swear fealty if they had not yet, followed by Her Majesty inviting any new comers to come forward and receive a token. Lyonsmarche then presented largess, including the infamous lentils, and a tithing of the profits from the event. Kastor Cerebus was called forth and awarded an Hastae Leonis for his prowess on the war field. The Order of the Goutte de Sang was made stronger with the inclusion of Rashida bint Yusuf, a most worthy and honorable addition. At the point, The Sable Lion and Lioness suspend their court to allow the Gryphon Thrones of Artemisia a chance to honor some of those that joined them and then largess was exchanged between Kingdoms and Baronies, before resuming their court. Master Sebastian de Caen was invited forward to have a long overdue award bestowed. Wise Styrkarr presented him with a Jambe de Lion, to the joy of all in attendance. Ulrik Grimwolf de Montazure, Master from the Order of the Pelican and an Artisan of Wastekeep was called forth to deliver one of his signature “Ulrik Viking boxes” with the Artemisian Device on the front and side as a gift to Their Majesties of Artemisia from Their Majesties of An Tir. Lady Cler de Cioux summarized the Arts & Science competitions that were held during the weekend, An Tir winning much of them this day. An Tir gained a new Lady in Fiona McLeoud – much to her surprise and gratitude. The Dread Tyrant of An Tir thanked two of her local artisans – Cler de Cioux and Ulrik Grimwolf - with a Bountiful Hand. Styrkarr and Stjarna then thanked the Event Steward, Phelan Tolusmiðr, for hosting such a wonderful event. His Majesty then took this time to call forward two fighters from An Tir, Duke Eirik Daegarsson and Laurant of Weasldsmere. While they were coming forward, stories were regaled of the best plans being worked out by His Majesty on the field, only to be foiled by His Grace Eirik and Laurant charging headlong into battle. The Sable Lion, in his wisdom, honored these two fighters with the “Fury of the Lion: Defender of the Realm.” Lady Ailionora Inghean Tighearnach, was called forward. Her service to her Barony and the Kingdom has long been recognized locally, but recently it had been brought to the attention of the King and Queen. Their Majesties decided that inclusion into the Order of the Goutte de Sang was appropriate. His Excellency Hanefr “Lars” Gunnarson and Her Excellency Kara Bjornsdottir were then called forward with their petition to be released from service to the Crown as Baron and Baroness of Wealdsmere. It was with a heavy heart that Their Majesties accepted the petition, releasing them as the Landed Baron and Baroness of Wealdsmere and bestowing an Augmentation of Arms upon them both in gratitude for their service. Her Ladyship Braith, Seneshal of Wealdsmere then pleaded with Their Majesties to install successors. Mighty Styrkarr and Gracious Stjarna called forth Sir Osrik Rolfsson and Honorable Lady Sigrun Osrikswife – naming them Baron and Baroness of Wealdsmere, tasking them with ruling those lands in Their Name. Before court was suspended for a final time Her Majesty Stjarna, raven-haired beauty, called forth Una Grimwith and told those assembled of her love and support while traveling to far off wars or staying so close to home. Stjarna gifted Una with a Bountiful Hand and a Queen’s Favor. All Royal business now complete, Osrik and Sigrun opened baronial court. Fealty was sworn, awards were bestowed, and all were invited to a celebration with Wealdsmere for the evening. I do believe a fun time was had by all, and plans are already in the works for next year. -In Service Þorkell Palsson, AoA, GdS Quarterly azure and vert, in fess two dice argent spotted sable Protégé to Mistress Genevieve Marie Etiennette de Montagne Steward and Gallant of Wastekeep