Games Tourney
(2007-09-29 - Site opens at 9 AM & Closes at 9 PM)
Isenfir
As the oppressive summer heat slowly takes its leave, Atlantia looks back on great battles won and contemplates the upcoming crusade. Yet everyone, soldier and citizen alike, needs time to rest and recover from war, time to enjoy some of the simple pleasures of life. So before heading off on the next campaign, come join us for a day of relaxation and recreation at Games Tourney, Atlantia’s premier gaming event.
The Games Tournament: Join in the main event - a two-round tourney of an array of board games to test your skill, patience, and luck. In the first round, you will choose from backgammon, fanorona, twelve-man-morris, mancala, and alquerques and face off against opponents of your choosing, earning points for each win. The highest scorers will move onto the second round where the games are chosen randomly for a single elimination finale.
Chess Tournament: As always, we will have a separate tourney to satisfy that special craving of chess enthusiasts. A brutal single-elimination tournament will separate the pawns from the kings and yield a lone victor who gets bragging rights for the year - as well as a neat prize! For the stout squires of Atlantia, we offer a special challenge: the Squires’ Chess Tournament. Show your knights that you have mastered more than the martial arts by taking on your fellow red belts in this age-old game of strategy. Prove that you are just as comfortable in a drawing room as on a battlefield and claim the title of Chess Champion.
Live Chess: Rapier fighters, we have not forgotten you. While your armored-combat cousins square off across the chessboard, you may take your places on the chessboard. Whether rook or bishop, knight or queen, as you move across the board you will do battle with other sword-wielding chess pieces to capture a square or defend your own.
Red Mountain Inn: Feeling lucky? Care to try your hand at one of our games of chance? The Red Mountain Inn, Isenfir’s own period casino, will be running throughout the day, offering plenty of opportunities to place your bets, roll the dice, and maybe win some coin.
Arts & Sciences Activities: There will be a dessert competition, a chance for the bakers of Atlantia to show off their skills and tempt the palates of the populace. One prize will be awarded based on the judges’ scores and another prize based on popular vote - so make sure your dessert is large enough to be sampled. Entries need not be period and documentation is not required but it is encouraged. For more information, contact Lady Debora Aurifex (jebbydo@yahoo.com). In addition, we will have several dance classes during the day. Lady Nocolosa d’Isenfir will be teaching a variety of Renaissance dances in preparation for the evening’s festivities. Also, there will be a demonstration of a variety of Middle Eastern dances, organized by Lady Saahira Nashita. Cost:
| Adult, Member: | $ 7.00 Day-Trip | $ 7.00 Feast |
| Adult, Non-Member: | $10.00 Day-Trip | $ 7.00 Feast |
| Child (6-17): | $ 5.00 Day-Trip | $ 5.00 Feast |
| Child (0-5): | $ 0.00 Day-Trip | $ 0.00 Feast |
Make Checks Payable To: Shire of Isenfir, SCA, Inc. Site: Weyer’s Cave Community Center. Site opens at 10:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 p.m. Site Restrictions: The site is dry. Feast: No Isenfir event is complete without too much food and plenty of dancing. You’ll be treated to a delectable feast prepared by Lord Alistair MacMillan. Dietary concerns or questions should be directed to Lord Alistair at jebbydo@yahoo.com. Lunch: A simple lunch will be available for purchase for a small fee. Merchants: Merchants are very welcome. Lots of indoor space, with tables and chairs, available. Please contact Lord Waian MacDonald at waian1701@yahoo.com so we can plan accordingly Other Information: Children’s Activities: There will be other games and activities for kids. Weather permitting, there will be outdoor games and lots of running around like crazy. Silent Auction: We will be hosting a silent auction to benefit the Shire coffers. Come bid on a variety of items and help Isenfir raise money for a Shire pavilion. Event Steward: Cristofana di Lorenzo (Christine Cooper), 703 St. Clair Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22902, (434) 293-8166, email: comet_wine@comcast.net. Reservations: Baron Dosso del Brachetto (Bob Kuntz ) 162 Pilot Mtn Hollow, Faber, VA 22938-2013, (434 ) 361-2263, email: sallykuntz@juno.com.