Peasants Revolt
(2006-05-19 - 2006-05-21 - Site opens at 6 PM & Closes at 12 PM)
Cathanar
In 1381, the peasants of England revolted against their Regent, John of Gaunt, over the issue of excessive taxation. The Revolt was crushed by deceit and broken promises on the part of the young King Richard II. On the third weekend of May, you will have the chance to rewrite history when the Shire of Cathanar holds its own version of a Peasant's Revolt. For two years in a row, just as happened historically, the Nobles won. Will they be able to do it again this year, or will the Peasants prevail for a change?
Upon registration, each person will be assigned by chance as a Peasant or Noble. By participating in a myriad of activities, both martial and otherwise, you may gain individual points, which will be credited toward your side. At the end of the day, the faction with the most points will be declared the victor. Class-appropriate jests, raillery, and bawdy insults are expected to be delivered on both sides. Prizes will be given to individual high-scorers on either side.
Planned activities that will earn points: Heavy fighting, rapier fighting, target archery, thrown weapons, A&S display and competition, music or other performance arts, service-related activities such as water-bearing, preparing Feast, and serving in various official capacities. (This list is not inclusive. Other things may be added to it, at the discretion of the Lord High Scorekeeper.)
Something new this year will be our Medieval Marketplace, where crafts, used items, spare garb, and just about anything related to SCA activities will be sold on consignment. Bring whatever you have to sell, let us know the price you desire, and we shall take it from there. A ten percent commission on all sales will be assessed for the Shire of Cathanar, who will be staffing the Marketplace.
Lunch will be available on site for a small charge.
Merchants are welcome. Please contact Sayyida Sahar al Nur for information:saharbintdurr@yahoo.com or (252) 349-5488
Location: Neuseway Nature Center and Park , outside Kinston, North Carolina. A lovely and spacious location along the Neuse River, with camping and RV space available. (Toilets and cold water, but no showers.) Indoor Nature Center and Feast Hall, plus large outdoor picnic shelter with grills. PLEASE NOTE: By law, alcohol is not permitted on this site. This rule will be strictly enforced!
Fees: Daytrip: $8.00 Adult
Children 6 or under are free.
Camping: $6.00 per tent, regardless of number of persons sharing tent. (Note: this is not a per person charge. It's the flat rate we have paid the campground per tent site.) RV's: space for a very limited number at $10 per night, on a first come,first served basis.
Feast: $8.00 (We are limited to 60 people, so get your reservations in early.)
(Prices are for SCA members. As usual, there will be a $3 surcharge for non-members.)
Please send check or money order to Rebecca Navarro, 132 Bayberry Rd, Newport NC 28570. Checks should be made out to The Shire of Cathanar, SCA, Inc.
Questions? Call Saffiyya at (252) 637-9659
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