War of the Wings IV
(2009-10-08 - 2009-10-11 - Site opens at 5:00 & Closes at 12:00 PM)
Sacred Stone

Once again there is cause for Sacred Stone and Black Diamond to meet on the fields of Elchinburg Castle. There will be tournaments, chess games, targets for arrow, axe and knife, cavalry games, coursing of hound and food. On Saturday is the Grand Heraldic Declaration Procession followed by full out melees and town battles for sword, spear, rapier, schlager, items of great beauty, drink of fine taste, classes, companionship, more stories and song.

Website: http://warofthewings.com

Martial Activities: Heavy melees, field and woods battles, with Combat Archery & Siege, Rapier melees, woods and city battles, Target Archery, Thrown Weapons. His Excellency Saunooke is Marshal in Charge; Lord Raven McGillicuddy is Marshal of Rapier; Lord Christoph of Grey, Archery Marshal; Lord Baldwin De Lyons, Cavalry; William the Younger, Youth Fighting.

Arts & Sciences Activities: Lady Ceara ní Néill is coordinating A&S. Scroll Blank Competition with many other competitions, displays and classes (Coordinated by Lady Clara Luchenbaugh), Bardic Performing arts competition, Bardic Circle

Preregistration Cost:

Adult, Member: $11.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping

Adult, Non-Member: $14.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping

Youth (12-17): FREE Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping

Child (0-11): FREE Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping

Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Barony of Sacred Stone

Cost Notes: Pre-registration gate fee is $11. At the gate it will be $15. All minors are guests of the barony. Pre-reg will be available via ACCEPS.

Site: Elchenburg Castle 2239 Center Road, Booneville, NC 27011

Site Restrictions: Elchenburg Castle is a beautiful site but is essentially a farm field. It may pose challenges to those with mobility issues. Please plan accordingly. Respect each other, the site and the staff. Ground fires are allowed if pits are filled in, stones and woods removed from site or to the woods. Alcoholic beverages, consumption & sharing must follow modern laws. YOU MUST BE 21 to consume alcohol. If you share alcohol, ensure the recipient is at least 21. Violation is cause for being put off site. Pets are allowed Leashed & Supervised at all times. Be certain to clean up after your pets.

Feast Information: There is no Feast

Merchanting Information: There will be MANY Merchants. Contact the Merchant Steward Lady Ceridwen of Taylorwood/Judy Thomas at (336) 699-4071

Other Information: Mistress Sine ni Dheaghaidh is the coordinator for all Koman Fund Raising Activities. Opportunities to win a quilt by Morwenna and other items are being run as a private activity. Volunteers earn War Points as well. See Lady Clara Luchenbach at Volunteer Point for details.

Volunteers earn War Points as well. See Lady Clara Luchenbach at Volunteer Point for details.

Event Steward\'s Information: Gisela vom Kreuzbach (Kate Rauhauser-Smith), 1019 Mitchel St., Mt. Airy, NC 27030, Phone: (336) 793-7753, E-mail: Gisela.vomKreuzbach@gmail.com

Reservations: Arnora hrafn Olafsdottir (Brandi Warren), 336 Dallas Spencer Mountain Road , Gastonia, NC 28056, Phone: (704) 740-9561, E-mail: arnora@roanwoulfe.com

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Directions:

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* From the south: Take your best route to I-77 North. Take exit 82 and turn right at the end of the exit ramp. *Proceed less than a mile and turn right onto Messick Rd. Proceed to the end of Messick Rd, and turn left on Center Road. Approx 8 miles later is a Pure Oil gas station on the left. 1.4 miles past the Pure Oil station, turn right on Willow Ln. just past Mitchel Chapel United Methodist Church. Signs will be posted.

From Hwy 421: proceed to intersection with I-77 North, Exit 82, use directions from *

From I-81: proceed to I-77 South to Exit 82, turn left at the exit ramp, use directions from *

From the east: Be Aware, signs from this direction are routinely stolen. Be certain to have a backup for finding site. From Interstate 40, take exit to Highway 421 toward Boone and Yadkinville. This road exits from I40 on the west side of Winston Salem near the intersection of Business I40 and Bypass I40. Continue on 421 until the Yadkinville/Highway 601 exit. At the end of the exit ramp in Yadkinville, turn right toward Booneville. Proceed into Yadkinville, and turn left onto old Highway 421. From old 421 one turn right on Bugger Swamp Road, and at the end of Bugger Swamp, turn right on Center Road. Turn Left on to Willow Ln. If you see the Mitchel Chapel United Methodist Church, you have gone too far.

GPS Coordinates: North 36.17063 West 80.72893 Elevation 1088 ft.