Drums of War IV
(2013-04-12 - 2013-04-14 - Site opens at 5:00 PM & Closes at 12:00 PM)
Baelfire Dunn

The drums in the distance can once again be heard…..
It is late in 1323 and the peasants of Flanders have begun a series of scattered riots. Soon a full-scale rebellion will break loose over excessive taxes levied by the Count of Flanders, Louis I, and his pro-French policies. While the nobility sip their wine and enjoy their parties, the peasants prepare for their assault. In order to protect the populace, a local Seneschal, Till Campbell, attempted to raise the moneys needed to pay some of the taxes, and thus save his populace from the burden. Unsuccessful in his endeavors, he now stands in chains as the Count’s message to the people: “Do not fail to pay your taxes”.   His execution has been scheduled.Will the populace be able to save him from this ignoble fate?

Website:  https://sites.google.com/site/drumsofwariv/

Martial Activities:  Heavy melees, rapier melees, archery and thrown weapons

Arts & Sciences Activities:  Back by popular demand, the now famous Fighter Fashion Show will occur again this year.  Friday night will have a wine-tasting in the castle hosted by a visiting Italian noblewoman, Signora Stella da Lodi, with music, pomp, and cheese.  Meanwhile, in the fields, the peasants will prepare for war, accompanied by drumming and freshly-brewed beer. There will be a static A&S competition featuring Domestic Arts versus the Courtly Arts,  a bardic competition, classes, and an “ArtMoot”.   For details, please visit the website or contact Seigneur Dreux d’Anjou at dreux.danjou[AT]gmail.com or visit our Facebook page for Drums of War IV.

Cost:  
        Adult, Member:         $10.00 Day-Trip $7.00 Feast     $0.00 Camping
        Adult, Non-Member: $15.00 Day-Trip $7.00 Feast     $0.00 Camping
        Youth (11-17):          $6.00   Day-Trip  $0.00 Feast     $0.00 Camping
        Child (0-10):             $0.00   Day-Trip  $0.00 Feast     $0.00 Camping

Make Checks Payable To:  SCA, Inc., Canton of Baelfire Dunn

Cost Notes:  Pre-reg for members $10.00 At the Gate $12.00 Pre-reg for non-members $15.00 At the Gate  $17.00 Youth will still be $6.00.  Feast is pre-reg only through ACCEPS

Site:  Elchenburg Castle  2239 Center Road, Boonville, NC 27001. Site opens Friday 5pm, closes Sunday 12pm.

Site Restrictions:  Elchenburg Castle is a beautiful site but it is essentially a farm field. It may pose challenges to those with mobility issues.  Please plan accordingly.  Respect each other, the site and the staff.  Ground fires are allowed if pits are filled in, stones and wood removed from site or to the woods. Pets are allowed Leashed and Attended at all times. Be certain to clean up after your pets.

Feast Information:  Lady Murienne will once again delight us with a 5 course French feast that will have you saying Bon Appe’tit.   Feast will be available for the first 50 people to reserve a seat. For dietary concerns please contact Lady Murienne l\'aloiere at dragonfly78[AT]gmail.com.  The fee for feast will be a mere $7.00 per person

Merchanting Information:  Merchants are welcome and encouraged.  Please contact  Lady Ceridwen of Taylorwood  at ceridwentaylorwood[AT]gmail.com  for information.

Other Information:  Children’s Activities:  There will be children’s archery, and other theme related activities to keep the young mademoiselles and messieurs busy. Newcomer’s Point:  Will be available to educate and assist all who are interested in learning more about the SCA.

Event Steward\'s Information:  Lady Caitlin MacDonoughue (Ruth Harris), 136 Romany Lane, Mooresville, NC 28117, DC ,  Phone: (704) 773-0179, E-mail:  caitlinofbaelfiredun[AT]yahoo.com

Reservations:  Lord Edmund Hawkesworth (Bailey Harris), 136 Romany Lane, Mooresville, NC 28117, DC ,  Phone: (704) 799-6783, E-mail:  edmund.hawkesworth[AT]yahoo.com

Directions:  

From the South: Take your best route to I-77 North. Take exit 82 and turn right at the end of the exit ramp. 

*Proceed less than a mile and turn right onto Messick Rd. Proceed to the end of Messick Rd. and turn left on Center Rd. Approx. 8 miles later is a Pure Oil gas station on the left. 1.4 miles past the Pure Oil station, turn right on Willow Lane, just past Mitchel Chapel United Methodist Church. Signs will be posted.

From Hwy 421: Proceed to intersection with I-77 North, Exit 82, use directions from *

From I-81: Proceed to I-77 South to Exit 82, turn left at the exit ramp, use directions from *

From the East: Be Aware, signs from this direction are routinely stolen. Be certain to have a backup for finding site. From Interstate 40, take exit to Highway 421 toward Boone and Yadkinville. This road exits from I-40 on the west side of Winston Salem near the intersection of Business I-40 and Bypass I-40. Continue on 421 until the Yadkinville/Highway 601 Exit. At the end of the exit ramp in Yadkinville, turn right toward Boonville. Proceed into Yadkinville, and turn left onto old Highway 421. From old 421 one turn right on Booger Swamp Road, and at the end of Booger Swamp, turn right on Center Road. Turn left on Willow Lane. If you see the Mitchel Chapel United Methodist Church, you have gone too far.