Highland River Melees
(2007-06-08 - 2007-06-10 - Site opens at 5:00 PM & Closes at 12:00 PM)
Highland Foorde
Highland River Melees will continue its tradition of providing a day of premier martial activities, impressive arts and sciences activities, excellent shopping and a delectable feast. Our theme this year, Europe and the Middle East from 1066 to 1291 (the fall of Acre), will focus on the cultures and locales that participated in or were affected by the three Crusades that spanned those two centuries. The Baron, Baroness and populace welcome all those who are English, French, Italian, German and other Europeans as well as their Byzantine and Middle Eastern contemporaries!Plan for a surfeit of heavy fighting (melees, melees and for a change, melees!), archery, rapier, and thrown weapons. Artisans from our fair Kingdom will be showcased in arts and sciences competitions, displays, demonstrations and classes.
The Barony of Highland Foorde invites all to come join in the festivities at our Highland River Melees!
Martial Activities:
Heavy combat: - Melees based loosely on battles from the time period are planned. Weapon styles may be limited for some scenarios – make sure to pack your single sword and shield! Pan Mieszko Zielenski will act as Marshal in charge for all heavy combat. Authorizations will be conducted prior to the scheduled battles. Those interested in authorizing should be prepared at the required time. More information to come!
Archery: - Archers will be challenged by the novel and fun shoots planned by The Honorable Lord Siegfried Sebastian Faust.
Rapier: - Practice your lunges and parries! We invite you to exhibit your skills with blade and buckler in the rapier tourney planned for the day.
Thrown weapons: - Our new thrown weapons marshal, Lady Glynis, will shepherd those who desire to test their accuracy with axes and knives.
Arts & Sciences Activities:
1. There will be classes to be announced later based on the time period.
2. There will be an A&S competition with four subcategories of one major theme.
3. The Highland Foorde Baronial A&S Championship will be held at HRM. Details to be announced by the Baron and Baroness.
A&S Competition Theme:
In their travels, the Crusaders acquired items or learned new techniques that they took back to Europe. Therefore the main theme of A&S competition will center on these items and techniques that they adopted “as is” or incorporated into already existing items and practices when they returned home.
The four subcategories will be:
A. Items made of hard materials such as wood, clay, glass, and metal
B. Items made of soft materials such as fiber and paper
C. Edible items
D. Bardic
Note: There will be some materials such as leather that could fall into either the hard or soft category. It will be up to the entrant’s discretion as to which category they wish to enter. Documentation will be required showing the source and the subsequent use in Europe. Please provide a one-page summary of the documentation. Entries must be in by 1:00 pm. Judging will be 1:00 – 3:00.
Cost:
| Adult, Member: | $ 6.00 Day-Trip | $ 8.00 Feast | $ 0.00 Camping |
| Adult, Non-Member: | $ 9.00 Day-Trip | $ 8.00 Feast | $ 0.00 Camping |
| Youth (6-17): | $ 2.00 Day-Trip | $ 8.00 Feast | $ 0.00 Camping |
| Child (0-5): | $ 0.00 Day-Trip | $ 0.00 Feast | $ 0.00 Camping |
Site Restrictions: No pets allowed! Site is dry. No vehicles permitted on site after 10 am on Saturday. Feast Information: The talented cooks of Highland Foorde will provide a delicious feast with period foods from various locales. Please contact the Event Steward with any dietary concerns. Merchants: Merchants are invited to come and sell their wares! Use of tent or canopy is encouraged as the event is entirely outdoors. There is plentiful space – specific spots will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. No vehicles will be permitted on the site after 10:00 am on Saturday. Please provide your name (SCA and legal), the name of your business, date and approximate time of arrival as well as your space and any other needs to: Lady Margaret Sayher (Gail Gladfelter), 5829 Adamstown Rd. Adamstown, MD 21710 (301) 874-3311 ladysayher@adelphia.net Other Information: Parking - The lot directly across from the park entrance (behind Troll) is reserved for staff and disabled individuals. The regular parking lot is a short distance up the road. Be prepared to tote your gear a fair distance into the site – wagons are a good thing! Please follow the instructions of staff on the day regarding parking. Camping - Camping is allowed in designated areas – some areas are on slopes. If you plan to camp, best time to arrive is Friday evening as no vehicles are permitted into the park/camping area after 10 am on Saturday. No additional fee to camp for the weekend. You must be off site by noon on Sunday. Newcomers and Chatelaine - Our Chatelaine’s Office will provide information about the SCA and be available for questions. Website: http://highland-foorde.atlantia.sca.org/hrmelees.shtml Event Stewards Information: Lady Adriana di Salaparuta (Vera Messina), 10693 Salem Avenue Thurmont MD, 21788. (301) 898-5497, Email: syradriana@aol.com
Reservations: Lady Elena di Salaparuta ( Donna Hoblit), 10693 Salem Avenue, Thurmont MD, 21788 (301) 898-5497, Email: elenadis@aol.com
From the SOUTH: Take I 81N to Maryland Exit 2 (Route 11). Veer right at the top of the exit, and follow Virginia Avenue (Route 11) to the circle onto Highland Way (end of park). Follow to Hager House Museum on the RIGHT.
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