King's Assessment
(2014-07-04 - 2014-07-06 - Site opens at 9:00 AM & Closes at 12:00 PM)
Black Diamond
Warriors of Atlantia! War is upon us yet again. Now is the time for all mighty warriors of Atlantia to come hone their skills with blade and arrow. Heed your King’s call, and journey to the lands of Black Diamond July 4-6 for a full two days of melees and training in preparation for Pennsic War. registration is available via ACCEPS http://acceps.ansteorra.org/index.php
Martial Activities: Martial Activities: Combat will include armored, rapier, target archer, combat archery, and thrown weapons. Siege combat will be held, with siege authorizations. Contact the Marshal in Charge (MIC) Allen of Wolfhou (Allen Miller) at wolfhou[AT]hotmail.com
Arts & Sciences Activities: As points for war are not won on the field of battle alone, we will hold several A&S competitions. All competitions are judged by the competition sponsor and the prize will come from the sponsor as well: I. Black Diamond in any form: Embroidery, scribal arts, textiles or armour – perhaps something else! Display Black Diamond (and our colours) in any fashion – no documentation required. Sponsor by Mistress Angustias II. Illusory food: For the purposes of this display, items should be able to be placed on a table and sit out the early part of the day, under a shaded pavilion without benefit of being heated or cooled. Imaginative pieces that celebrate the history or glories of Black Diamond and/or Atlantia are most appreciated. Documentation is appreciated but not required. Sponsor: Her Excellency Baroness Juliana Grene III. Embroidery – Create an embroidered favor – Documentation appreciated, but not required. Sponsor: Mistress Julleran de Mestra IV. Scribal Arts: Hidden picture – your best representation of medieval scribal arts with a hidden meaning/picture. Documentation preferred. Sponsor: Mistress Maaline V. Beginners Poetry Competition: A poem extoling the glories and virtues of the Barony of Black Diamond and its preparations for war. Focus on style, ability, and creativity. Sponsor: Lady Meriorie Matheson VI. Beginners A&S: Is this your first year in your chosen art? Bring your first work! Sponsor: Canton of Seven Hills Bardic Competition: This is a “Bring your best song/poem/story” – Documentation appreciated but not required. Classes - Medieval Games; Viking beads; Making a simple Italian necklace (fee: $3.50); Society Etiquette; Chainmaille for Dummies (fee: $2); Beginning Celtic/Irish Knotwork. All classes will be submitted to the University for University credit towards your degree. Contact Kiriena Pevtsova (Anne House) at annehouse AT gmail dot com.
Cost:
Adult, Member: $12.00 Day-Trip $7.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Adult, Non-Member: $17.00 Day-Trip $7.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Youth (6-17): $6.00 Day-Trip $7.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Child (0-5): $0.00 Day-Trip $0.00 Feast $0.00 Camping
Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Barony of Black Diamond
Site: Chantilly Festival Farm. 2697 Franklin Pike SE, Floyd, VA 24091 http://www.chantillyfarm.com/ Site opens Friday 9am, closes Sunday 12pm.
Site Restrictions: pets must be leashed no groundfires allowed. bowls only.
Feast Information: Mestre Tomas de Montroig will present a medieval summer cookout (bratwurst, forcemeats, spit-roasted chicken and sides), served buffet-style. Please direct dietary concerns to Mestre Tomas (twilite_zen[AT]hotmail.com). The feast is limited to 120 on-board. Cutoff for reservations is 15 June 2014.
Merchanting Information: merchants are welcome! please contact the Event Steward for information.
Other Information: Heraldic Consult Table available
Event Steward\'s Information: Aerinndis in Eyverska (Tiffany Ragland), 141 Lemon Ln SW, Willis, VA 24380, Phone: (773) 996-1197, E-mail: caynreth[AT]gmail.com
Reservations: Send reservations to Event Steward
Directions:
From the stoplight in Floyd (the only stoplight)Take 221/North for about one mile and make a right on Franklin Pike. Follow Franklin Pike for about 5 miles and look for Chantilly Farm on your left.
From Interstate 77 - Take Exit 14 US221 North/US58 East toward Hillsville, VA. Go 2.9 miles and make a Left onto US221/Floyd Pike. Continue to Floyd, VA and go straight through the only stoplight. Go 1 mile and make a Right onto Franklin Pike. Continue for about 5 miles and Chantilly will be on your left.
From Interstate 81 - Take Exit 114 and make a left onto Rt. 8 South. Follow Rt. 8 to the Town of Floyd and make a left at the stoplight. Go 1 mile and make a right onto Franklin Pike. Chantilly will be 5 miles on the left.
From Greensboro/Winston Salem, NC - Take US220 North. Take the Carolina 770 exit toward Stoneville/Eden. (left on 770 West). Continue for 18 miles and turn Right on Rt. 8 North. Continue on Rt. 8 North to Floyd, VA. Make a right at the stoplight. Continue 1 mile and make a Right onto Franklin Pike.
Chantilly will be 5 miles on the left.
From Roanoke, VA- Take US221 South/Brambleton Ave. for about 32 miles. Make a sharp Left onto Poor Farm Rd./Rt. 679 and go for 2.7 miles. Make a Right onto Franklin Pike. Chantilly will be 0.5 miles on the right.
From Blue Ridge Parkway
From the South, make a left at Shooting Creek Rd./Rt. 860 (between MP 159 & 160). Go 1 mile and make a right onto Franklin Pike. Continue approximately 2.5 miles and Chantilly will be in your left.
From the North, make a right onto Franklin Pike(R. 681), between MP 150 & 151. Chantilly will be approximately 5 miles on the right.