Siege of the Black Tower
(2010-04-17 - Site opens at 8 AM & Closes at 10 PM)
Rivers Point
Can\'t you feel the enemy’s ships slink up our beautiful rivers with the intent of sneaking into Atlantia unawares? Fortunately, we are preparing for that day and look forward to seeing many of our Atlantian warriors in attendance and ready to ward off the attack. Our one restriction is the number of good gentles our precious tower can accommodate, on the day of the battle that number being 150 adults.Many preparations are being made to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Our very skilled Canton MAOS will present a brewing competition that will take place in the main hall. Our beloved Baronial MAOS will have an Arts and Sciences Competition going on about things that you might do during a siege (or perhaps snowbound.) The river folk have planned a Silent Auction fundraiser in order to gather some seed money to repair our tower.
The fighting, oh my! As you might imagine, our glorious heavy fighters will offer defense of our tower in the form of melee assaults and defenses. Our skilled rapier fighters will use their skills to load the scales to our advantage. Our archers, the best in the land, will display the precision that is the “way of the bow” to light our way to victory.
After the fighting, what a splendid feast the good folks of the river will have prepared in the great feast hall. Imagine what tales of glory and honor will be told around that table. Make this a time to come and honor our current Baron and Baroness, their Excellencies Bryce de Byram and Melisent la Ruse, as their service to the barony has been splendid and calming to our hearts.
For Friday night, April 16th, we have cabin beds available for $5 per person. Please contact Theresa Crean for information and to reserve your spot. A light traveler\'s fare and small breakfast will also be provided as part of the cost.
We have repeatedly advertised this event as a pre-registration event only; but we have a number of spaces available and are willing to accept site reservations up to the date of the event. Due to this change, we will not be able to offer the sack lunch that was advertised in the Acorn and on the Kingdom website.
Our feast MUST be reserved by no later than April 7, 2010 so that our cooks can gather all the necessary foods to prepare the sumptuous Feast that will await all who register in time.
Website: http://www.riverspoint.atlantia.sca.org
Martial Activities: Armored, Rapier and Target Archery
Arts & Sciences Activities: Brewing competition and other wonderful A&S events to be announced.
The Siege of Black Tower pre-registration will be a critical part of this event. Fees are as follows:
Adult: $10.00 Site Fee, $8.00 Feast
Child (5-12): $5.00 Site Fee, $5.00 Feast
Make Checks Payable To: SCA inc., Canton of Rivers Point
Checks can be mailed to the Lady Elizabeth the Tender Hearted, who is in charge of Reservations. Elizabeth Lent (Lady Elizabeth the Tender Hearted), 3906 Pruett Drive, Hopewell, VA 23860
Cost Notes: For Friday night, April 16th, we have cabin beds available for $5 per person. Please contact Theresa Crean for information and to reserve your spot. A light traveler\'s fare and small breakfast will also be provided as part of the cost.
Site: Pocahontas State Park, Swift Creek Camp, 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838
Site Restrictions: Number of adults - 150
Feast Information: Feast is being prepared by Lady Marie d’Andelys (Deanie Schickler) and Ellen Osceola. Please contact Lady d’ Andelys with questions regarding the feast at exchequer[AT]riverspoint.atlantia.sca.org
Merchanting Information: Merchants are welcome, please contact the Event Steward.
Event Steward’s Information: Lord Saral Ba’apagai (Ron Osceola), 3703 lunar Court Richmond, VA 23234, (804) 385-0485, webminister[AT]riverspoint.atlantia.sca.org
Reservations: Lady Elizabeth the Tender Hearted (Elizabeth Lent), 3906 Pruett Drive Hopewell, VA 23860, (804) 720-1783, Chatelaine[AT]riverspoint.atlantia.sca.org