Serfs' Uprising
(2013-11-16 - 2013-11-17 - Site opens at 7:00 AM & Closes at 12:00 PM)
Windmasters' Hill

Though the tempestuous lands of Windmasters\' Hill are often rocked by strong winds, now a storm of a different kind is brewing. A mysterious figure is riling up peasants, serfs, and malcontents, gathering an army to his banner and challenging the rule of the baronage. Intrigue and mystery abound as warriors declare for the Royalists or the Populists. Espionage, backstabbing, and betrayal are the only certainties, and none can be sure who will rule Windmasters\' at the day\'s end ...

Martial Activities:  Royalist and Populist partisans will fight in both armored and rapier combat. There will be a variety of different melees. Heavy fighters are encouraged to make appropriately peasant-themed weapons such as pitchforks, sickles, or frying pans - so long as it gets past the marshal, it\'s good. There will also be target archery.

Arts & Sciences Activities:  The populist rebels are seeking surreptitious means to aid them in their struggle. All displays may include a short description of how the item may be used to kill one of the royalist oppressors. The most creative or unusual \"weapon\" will be recognized and used to further the cause of justice! The leaders of the rebellion will also recognize the best example of the peasant arts. Documentation is encouraged but not required. Finally, to seal their victory, the Populists will attempt to seize the famous stores of Windmasters\' beer! The best brew will be recognized by the day\'s victors.

Cost:  
        Adult, Member:          $12.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast    $0.00 Camping
        Adult, Non-Member:  $17.00 Day-Trip $10.00 Feast    $0.00 Camping
        Youth (11-17):           $5.00   Day-Trip  $10.00 Feast    $0.00 Camping
        Child (0-10):              $0.00   Day-Trip  $0.00   Feast     $0.00 Camping

Make Checks Payable To:  SCA, Inc., Barony of Windmasters Hill

Site:  The Optimist Club Farm 2908 Optimist Farm Road Apex, NC  27539-7913. Site opens Saturday 7am, closes Sunday 12pm.

Site Restrictions:  No pets. Keep fires to the designated fire pits.

Feast Information:  Galen mac Cuinnegain will be chef de cuisine. Fortunately his culinary talents will be available to all, and he will serve a repast palatable for serfs and nobles alike.

Event Steward\'s Information:  Aedh Ua Ruairc (Rory Cullen), 5817 Shamrock Rd, Durham, NC 27713,  Phone: (919) 91961908, E-mail:  rcullen[AT]mail.com

Reservations:  Send reservations to Event Steward

Directions:  

From the North and East: take your best route to Raleigh, NC. Take Rte 440 (Raleigh beltline). Exit 298A will put you on Rte 401 South to Fayetteville and Garner. 1.4 miles down, the road forks; stay right. After 5.3 miles, take a right to Rte 1010. Go half a mile and turn left onto Lake Wheeler Rd. After 1.2 miles, turn right onto Optimist Farm Rd. The site is a mile down the road; there will be signs.

From the south: from Rte 95, go north and west on Rte 55. After passing through Fuquay-Varina, you will come to a light across from a Sheetz and an Exxon. Turn right; after 2.8 miles north, you will come to an intersection. Turn left onto Hilltop Needmore Road. Go .4 miles to the next light and turn right onto Lake Wheeler Road. Go 2.3 miles and turn left onto Optimist Farm Road. Go .9 miles and turn right into the site. There will be SCA signs.