Le pas d'armes de l'Arbre d'or
(2006-11-10 - 2006-11-12 - Site opens at 5 PM & Closes at 11)
Elvegast
Let it be known that on the eleventh day of November, Anno Societatis Forty One, the Canton of Elvegast in the Kingdom of Atlantia will host a Pas d’ Armes in celebration of the marriage of Margaret of York to Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, for such a day of pageantry, chivalry, and celebration shall not soon be repeated. The spectacle of the processions, pageantry, and banquets that did accompany the nuptials of Margaret of York (sister to King Edward IV of England) to Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy in July of 1468 was such that contemporaries did wonder at the wealth and splendor of the Burgundian court. The highlight of the festivities was a Pas d’Armes held in the Market Place at Bruges.
Martial Activities: All participants shall conduct themselves with the utmost care to advance the ideals of chivalry. Each will be announced as they enter the field the first time. You are encouraged to bring your own herald, banners, etc. to make your presence known and add to the day's pageantry. There shall be single rounds of combat both at the barrier and one against the other. At the end of the day, a grand melee shall commence. He who would win the day will be the most gracious of fighters though he may not prove himself most victorious. For more information about weapons and armour requirements as well as a more detailed description of the tournament, please see the event website or contact the Marshal in Charge, Mestre Callistus Gill (callixtus.gill@gmail.com or 919-844-4423 NLT 10 PM).
Arts & Sciences Activities: Our A&S activities for the day will focus heavily on the 14th and 15th Centuries. Our first activity will be a competition for best heraldic display with prizes awarded to best heraldic display by a household as well as best heraldic display by an individual. Documentation for this competition is encouraged but not required. Entrants are requested to display their entries for the heraldic display competition on the field to help add to the glory and pageantry of the day. In addition to the heraldic display competition there will also be an open display in which all artisans are invited to display completed works as well as works in progress. Active displays are welcome and all artisans are invited to spend time with their displays during the day to discuss their arts with the populace and fellow artisans. Documentation is strongly encouraged for entries in the open display. Please contact Lady Rosalind Delamere (rosalind@elizabethanmafia.com or 919-849-2284 NLT 9PM) if you have space concerns or questions. Please see the event website for more details.
Cost: All seats at feast are $7.00 regardless of age.
| Adult, Member: | $13.00 Day-Trip | $ 7.00 Feast | $13.00 Camping |
| Adult, Non-Member: | $16.00 Day-Trip | $ 7.00 Feast | $16.00 Camping |
| Child (6-17): | $ 3.00 Day-Trip | $ 7.00 Feast | $ 3.00 Camping |
| Child (0-5): | $ 0.00 Day-Trip | $ 7.00 Feast | $ 0.00 Camping |
From Raleigh/Durham: Take I-85/US70 to US501 North (Exit 176). Follow US501 to Roxboro, NC and follow the directions from * below.
* From Roxboro take US158 West for approximately 8 miles to Ralph Winstead Rd. Turn right and go 1.2 miles to Jerry Dixon Rd. Turn left and go to the end. Follow the SCA signs.
From Charlottesville/Lynchburg: Take US29 South to Danville, VA. Exit US29 onto VA/NC86 South. Take Rt86 to Yanceyville, NC and follow the directions from # below.
From Charlotte/Greensboro: Take US29 north from Greensboro to Reidsville, NC. Exit US 29 onto US158 East. Follow US158 to Yanceyville, NC and follow the directions from # below.
# From Yanceyville take/continue on US158 East approximately 8.5 miles to Ralph Winstead Rd. Turn left and go 1.2 miles to Jerry Dixon Rd.
Turn left and go to the end. Follow the SCA signs.
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