Bloodlines
(2007-09-29 - Site opens at 8 AM & Closes at 11 PM)
Tir-y-Don
"And here I prophesy: this brawl today,Grown to this faction in the Temple garden,
Shall send, between the Red Rose and the White,
A thousand souls to death and deadly night."
— Warwick, Henry VI, Part One
Come join us to relive the Wars of the Roses as they might have been. Activities of all kinds will be centered on the years 1455–1487 as the York and Lancaster houses fought for the throne of England. Who will be victorious?
Martial Activities: Heavy Combat & Rapier: Team based melee combat with varied settings (open, woods, & portal). Each team will represent one of the historical nobles that fought in the Wars of the Roses. Teams will fight for the houses of York and Lancaster attempting to carry their side to victory. Contact Auric von Regensburg (David Hernly) auric@tirydon.org for more information regarding team requirements and recommendations. Archery: A target archery shoot will also take place; contact Martin Gareth (Dave Maness) pegasus321@aol.com for more information. Arts & Sciences Activities: There will be a competition of A&S displays representing the years 1455–1487 (The War of the Roses). Please contact Lady Cairistiona Inghean Mhuireadhaigh (Carole VanderSpoel) christara1@juno.com for more info. Contact the Event Steward if you are interested in teaching a class. Cost:
| Adult, Member: | $10.00 Day-Trip | $ 9.00 Feast |
| Adult, Non-Member: | $13.00 Day-Trip | $ 9.00 Feast |
| Child (6-17): | $ 5.00 Day-Trip | $ 9.00 Feast |
| Child (0-5): | $ 0.00 Day-Trip | $ 0.00 Feast |
Cost Notes: Child (0-5) Guest of the Barony
Make Checks Payable To: Barony of Tir-y-Don, SCA Inc. Site: The event is located across the street from Warwick High School (address: 51 Copeland Lane Newport News, VA 23601) which is part of Mariners Museum Park. Site Restrictions: Site is wet, but we ask for no original containers please. Pets are welcome, leashes required. Feast: A feast with courses representing the York and Lancaster houses will be prepared by Lady Briana Morgan of the Valley for a maximum of 96 gentles. Feast seats are by pre-reservation only, and pre-reservations must be received by September 21, 2007. Please submit dietary restrictions to briana_morgan@cox.net. Merchants: Merchants are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the Event Steward with tent size for set up. There is no fee. Event Steward: Lady Angelique von Regensburg (Alexandra Hernly) 2503 College Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606. Home: 757-643-8956, Cell: 757-870-4620, Email: dancesingact@yahoo.com Reservations: Please send reservations to Avelyn of Kennington (Megan Poppe) 2002 Laguard Dr, Hampton, VA 23661. Home: (757) 247-0174 (Please no calls later than 10:00 PM) Website: http://www.tirydon.org/events/view.aspx?id=12