Southern War Practice X
(2018-09-21 - 2018-09-23 - Site opens at 3 PM & Closes at 12 PM)
Ritterwald

Rumors abound of War within the Kingdom and the warriors in Southern Atlantia gather to learn battle tactics and strategies so they can be prepared.

Whether it\'s the strength of heavy weapons, finesse of the rapier, or the accuracy of archery and thrown weapons, War embodies the skills and traditions of SCA Martial activities. Fighters will experience a variety of combat scenarios and activities to help them achieve glory on the field of war.

Spectators can look forward to the excitement and watch as our warriors prepare for the rigors that are coming as well as partake of many non-marshal classes.

Special note! There will be a brewing competition on Saturday night to select the first Baronial Brew Master! Come with your best beer, mead, wine, cordials, etc.!

Martial Activities: Armored Combat, Rapier, Target Archery, Thrown Weapons, Combat Archery (Tentative)

Arts & Sciences Activities: Several non-marshal classes will be offered.

Cost: Adult, Event Registration: $15.00 Day-Trip $7.00 Feast $4.00 Camping
Adult, Member Discount: $10.00 Day-Trip $7.00 Feast $4.00 Camping
Youth (7-17): $8.00 Day-Trip $7.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Child (0-6): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping

Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Canton of Ritterwald

Cost Notes: When you are sending your reservation, please include the following information: Who is included in the reservation (SCA name & modern name)? Are they a member of the SCA, if so, member number? What are they registering for (the options are: 1. Event; 2. Feast; 3. Camping)? If they are receiving a reduced rate for age, what age are they?

Feast is limited to 50 seats, first come, first served. Reserved with prepaid registration.

Site: Alhhard Manor, 1042 Woodland Drive, New Ellenton, SC 29809. Site opens Friday, 3pm. Closes noon Sunday.

Alhhard Manor is a 50-acre site featuring lots of open space for martial scenarios, merchants, and camping. The site has a hot and cold shower, a large fire pit, ample parking, and plenty of semi-shaded room for primitive camping and merchanting. Alcoholic beverages are permitted.


Site Restrictions: Above ground fires only. Please do not dig holes. Pets are welcome as long as they are maintained on a leash by their owners and cleaned up after. The horses, the paddocks (except parking paddock) and both houses are strictly off limits. Vehicles must be parked in designated areas. All facilities are to be left clean. Please be sure to dispose of any trash appropriately. Alcoholic beverages are permitted for those over the age of 21.

Feast Information: Feast menu to be announced.

Merchanting Information: Merchants are welcome to sell their wares and should contact the Event Steward if they would like to set up.

Event Steward\'s Information: Lady Elisabeth Von Basel (Paige Morris), 756 Palm Drive, Aiken, SC 29803, Phone: (803) 643-0250, E-mail: paige_morris@bellsouth.net

Reservations: Baroness Ariel Benne Douw (Dawn Gillas), 1042 Woodland Drive, New Ellenton, SC 29809, Phone: (803) 221-1427, E-mail: alhhardmanor@gmail.com

Directions:

GPS Note!! Most GPS services will navigate you correctly all the way to Woodland Drive but we have found that many will place the driveway entrance approximately 1/4 mile off. Just be wary of this fact when using GPS and keep an eye out for the SCA signs as you draw near.

From Points Northeast:
Find your best route to Interstate 20 westbound. Take Interstate 20 to Exit 22, Aiken, SC (Rt. 1). Follow Rt. 1 South through Aiken, turn south on Rt. 19 (Whiskey Rd) and follow it into New Ellenton. At the only light in New Ellenton (there\'s a small used car dealer on the left), turn right on Smith Ave. At the end of Smith Ave., turn left onto Old Whiskey Rd. Take the first right onto Woodland Dr. Drive just over 1 mile; the driveway is on the right. NOTE: Driveway is ~1/2 mile long!

From Augusta:
Cross the Savannah River on Sand Bar Ferry Rd into and through Beech Island. Go through the two lights on the east side of Beech Island and under the overpass, staying on Rt. 278. Go ~14 miles to Woodland Dr. (2 roads intersect close together, Woodland is the 2nd one.) Turn left (at the Public Golf course sign) and go ~1/2 mile. Turn left onto driveway. NOTE: Driveway is approximately 1/2 mile long!

From Points Southeast:
Find the best route to Rt. 278 westbound toward Aiken/Augusta. Take Rt. 278 until you reach New Ellenton and the juncture with Rt. 19. Cross Rt. 19 at the light and continue on 278. Go ~1 mile farther on Rt. 278 then take the first right onto Woodland Dr. (across from the Public Golf course sign). Drive ~1/2 mile. Turn left onto driveway. NOTE: Driveway is approximately 1/2 mile long!