Event Information

ASSESSMENT
(2008-06-20 - 2008-06-22 - Site opens at 4 PM & Closes at 12 PM)
Black Diamond

Warriors of Atlantia! As the temperature of these fair lands heats up with the coming of Summer, so too does the blood of Man heat up and yearn for combat. Even now, We hear grumblings to the North and the portents speak of War. To make certain that the Army of Atlantia stands ready to face any and all challenges that it may face in the coming conflict, His Majesty Sinclair calls forth all fighters to the Barony of Black Diamond so that He and His commanders may make an Assessment of the current strengths and weaknesses of our mighty host. His Majesty bids fighters come forth whether Heavy or Rapier, Combat Archer or Siege crew, and to bring all your weapons of war. Those good gentles that support the army and its fighters and keep us fit and ready for combat are also welcome to attend this day of training, battle, displays, and classes. The Army would not be able to move so effectively or look so good without the much needed support.

Website: http://black-diamond.atlantia.sca.org/

Martial Activities: Heavy Combat: melee training scenarios including bridges, open field, small unit(triads) and if time permits a breach battle and combat archery. Contact Duke Michael of Bedford for more information at warlord@atlantia.sca.org. Rapier: melee training scenarios.

Archery: the archery range will be available to practice for the upcoming war.

Arts and Sciences Activities: Artisan’s Row will be held under the permanent pavilion; prizes awarded for best scheduled demonstration. There is also space for classes and open display. Contact Lady Aneira at hulan@verizon.net for more info.

Cost:

Adult, Member: $ 7.00 Day-Trip $ 8.00 Feast $ 8.00 Camping (additional)
Adult, Non-Member: $ 10.00 Day-Trip $ 8.00 Feast $ 8.00 Camping (additional)
Child (6-17): $ 5.00 Day-Trip $ 4.00 Feast $ 8.00 Camping (additional)
Child (0-5): $ 0.00 Day-Trip $ 0.00 Feast $ 0.00 Camping (additional)

Make Checks Payable To: Barony of Black Diamond, SCA, Inc.

Reservations: Please send feast, site, and/or camping reservations to Gareth of Black Diamond (Chris Bryant), 916 Mercury Street, Lynchburg, VA 24502 Email:mtnempr57@yahoo.com Please make all checks payable to: Barony of Black Diamond, SCA Inc.

Site: Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, Virginia 24526 Site opens at 4PM Friday, June 20, and closes at 12 noon on Sunday, June 22. Supervised, leashed pets with responsible owners welcome. Fires in containers only. Site is wet; no original containers, please. There is a very small country store within walking distance. The site lies in a magnificent setting at the foot of Terrapin Mountain with the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop. Shopping in Bedford is about 20 minutes away. Please plan and pack accordingly.

Feast Information: A wonderful feast will be prepared by Lord Cerwynne ap Fhearghuis (Tyson Smitherman) for a maximum of 125 gentles. Feast is expected to sell out. All Feast seats are by pre-reservation only and pre-reservations must be received by June 1, 2008. Unpaid reservations will be considered "waiting list." Please submit dietary restrictions to Lord Cerwynne ap Fhearghuis at wtsmitherman@liberty.edu (434)229-6413.

The Canton of Azurmont will provide a reasonably priced breakfast on Saturday June 21.

Merchanting Information: Merchants are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the Event Steward with tent size for set up. There is no fee.

Event Steward Information: Lord Andrew Blount (Michael Pyrchla), 2389 Coffee Road Lynchburg, VA 24503-5015. Phone: (434) 386-9565 home, (260) 402-1326 cell. Email:mpyrchla@aol.com

Directions:
From Charlottesville (Points North): Travel south on Route 29 out of Charlottesville toward Lynchburg. Remain on Route 29 into Madison Heights. Turn RIGHT on on Route 130. Travel west on Route 130 to the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance. Turn RIGHT onto the exit ramp, then left onto the Parkway. Follow the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Big Island exit. Turn LEFT onto the exit ramp, then RIGHT onto Route 501. Follow Route 501 approximately 5 miles to Route 122. Turn right onto Route 122 and travel south approximately 6.3 miles to Sedalia School Road. Turn RIGHT onto Sedalia School Road; the Center will be 500 yards up the road on your left.

From West Virginia (Points West): Travel east on Route 64 to Route 81. Follow 81 south to exit 188A at Buena Vista. Take exit 188A, which becomes Route 60. Follow Route 60 east into Buena Vista. Turn RIGHT onto Route 501. Travel Route 501 south, cross the James River and then proceed into Big Island. Turn RIGHT on Route 122. Travel south on Route 122 for 6.3 miles to Sedalia School Road. Turn RIGHT on Sedalia School Road, the Center is 500 yards up on the left side.

From Richmond (Points East): Start on Rt-460 into Bedford. Travel north towards Big Island on Route 122 for 11.5 miles. Turn LEFT on Route 638-Sedalia School Road at the Sedalia Country Store. The Center is 500 yards up the Route 638 on the left.

From Raleigh/Charlotte (Points South): This would be up either Rt. 29 or up Rt. 122 past the lake. Travel on Rt. 29 to Rt. 460W into Bedford. Travel north towards Big Island on Route 122 for 11.5 miles. Turn LEFT on Route 638-Sedalia School Road at the Sedalia Country Store. The Center is 500 yards up the Route 638 on the left. OR Travel Rt. 220 N to Rt.122 into Bedford. Continue north towards Big Island on Route 122 for 11.5 miles. Turn LEFT on Route 638-Sedalia School Road at the Sedalia Country Store. The Center is 500 yards up the Route 638 on the left.