Assessment
(2007-07-06 - 2007-07-08 - Site opens at 5:30 PM & Closes at 12 PM)
Black Diamond

Hear these words for they are Imperial.
HRM Valharic, Calls to his People In time of war.
Rally to the Atlantian Battle flag at our Assessments.
Now is the time to test your mettle and hone your skills.
When All fighters are called to Arms in defense of our fair
Kingdom it is this training that might make the crucial difference in time of war.

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 Sir Sinclair for more information at warlord@atlantia.sca.org Rapier: melee training scenarios. Target Archery with 3-D targets of a nearly 5' dragon and an armada of ships including a Viking long boat. Children archery lessons available. Please contact Baroness Metylda (Nikki Early) nikki@lionwellwynd.com for more archery info.

Arts & Sciences Activities: Bring a display supporting a Kingdom at war. Please contact Elaine Delamer (Tracey McBride) litlearthquakes@aol.com for more info. There is one classroom available for classes pertaining to a Kingdom at war. Please contact the Event Steward if you are interested in teaching a class.

Cost:

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

Site: Sedalia Center 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island, Virginia 24526 Site opens at 4PM Friday, July 6 and closes at 2PM on Sunday, July 8. Leashed Pets with responsible owners welcome. Fires in containers only. Site is wet; We are asking for no original containers, please. There is a very small country store within walking distance, but site is remote. 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: A superlative feast will be prepared by Duke Logan Ebonwoulfe 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 29, 2007. Please submit dietary restrictions to logan@ebonwoulfe.com. The Canton of Azurmont will provide a reasonably priced breakfast on the Saturday and Sunday of Assessment.

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

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

Reservations: Please send reservations to THL Rousel Tavernier (Rusty Pickett), 285 Plantation Rd., Amherst VA 24521. (434) 847-6306, Email: rousel@ebonwoulfe.com Please make all checks payable to: Barony of Black Diamond, SCA Inc.

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

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Directions: Please see http://www.mapquest.com/
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.

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