Kings Assessment
(2010-07-09 - 2010-07-11 - Site opens at 4:00 PM & Closes at 11:00)
Black Diamond
The ice has melted, the tides grow favorable and the time to go a-vyking grows nigh! Fearsome Jason, Konungr and ferocious Gerhild, Drottning call forth Their army to gather so They may count those who will fight by Their side against the Dragon. The Barony of Black Diamond welcomes all those who would stand in support of Atlantia. Come hone your skills with your brothers-in-arms before taking the battle to those who would threaten our Allies. Spend the day honing your skills in preparation for war. Stay and spend the evening in good company feasting among friends followed by a night of revelry with skalds a-plenty. Site: Camp Overlook ( Keezletown, Va.) ** Note, this is a CHANGE from what is in the June Acorn. ** 3014 Camp Overlook Lane Keezletown, VA 22832-2209
Martial Activities: Armored: Training on melee tactics with a focus on triads and lances. Come ready to fight as units. Specific training focuses will be provided by His Majesty and His Warlord.
Rapier: Come ready to fight with your Baronial or Household units. Scenarios as determined by His Majesty and the Rapier Warlord
A&S: An army is more than those who wield sword, spear or bow. Come show your art/science and how it supports the army. Any medium is welcome so long as it fits the martial theme. Their Excellencies of Black Diamond will provide a prize for \"Best in Show\". Questions can be directed to Their Excellencies at: BaronageofBlackDiamond[AT]gmail.com
Cost:
Adult, Members: $7.00 Day Trip, $5.00 Feast
Adult, Non-members: $12.00 Day Trip, $5.00 Feast
Youth, 5–17: $5.00 Day Trip, $3.00 Feast
Children, 0- 4: $0.00 Day Trip, $0.00 Feast
Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Barony of Black Diamond
Cost Notes: Society has increased the Non-Member Surcharge to $5.00 beginning July 1, 2010, and this is reflected in the Non-Member Price. Camping is Free.
Site Restrictions: No Ground fires (must use a fire bowl). Site is dry. We are sorry, but the site has decreed No pets.
Feast Information: In preparation to assist our allies of the East in the coming war, the King Jason Kinslae, has stopped to assess the mighty Atlantian Army. As a thank you, the Barony of Black Diamond wishes to invite the noble fighters and the populous of Atlantia to sit at the Feast of the Varangians. A menu styled on Mediterranean delicacies will be provided. Performers will be on hand to delight the eyes and ears for an added bonus to the already mouth watering array of food that will be served. A sumptuous Mediterranean feast is being prepared by Lady Tiffany DeClare. Please send dietary concerns to her at tiffanyc[AT]onesourcepetro.com
Event Steward\'s Information: Estienne de Conde (Stephen Lackey), PO Box 233, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477, Phone: (540) 4143423, E-mail: edeconde[AT]gmail.com
Reservations: Mistress Gwerfyl verch Aneirin (Nancy Hulan), 2401 Windsor Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015, Phone: (540) 342-0738, E-mail: nancyhulan[AT[gmail.com
I-95 Beltway & Rt 66 to I-81, South to Exit 257, South on Rt.11, left on Martz Rd.(Rt.806), Right on Mountain Valley Rd.(Rt 620), left on Armentrout Path (Rt.722)
From Richmond/Tidewater and points East:
I-64 West to I-81, then North to Exit 251, follow Harrisonburg Instructions
From Harrisonburg and points South:
I-81 North to Exit 251, Rt.11 North, right on Fellowship Rd.(Rt.721), left on Indian Trail Rd(Rt.717), right on Fridley\'s Gap Rd.(Rt.811), right on Armentrout Path(Rt.722)
If you have any questions in regard to directions, please contact us.