An Tir! I have had the ability to proudly say I’ve been involved in the 12th Night Silent Peers Auction since 2022, when my Pelican (Rai’sa Zahra bint al-Rammah) asked me to help her with it when I was her Head of Retinue.
I INSTANTLY fell in love with this Auction that year. Seeing all the donors get excited to see their handmade or donated with love items go to people who were just as excited to bid on them just felt magical to me. I volunteered to help her with the next year. For the next 2 years, she mentored me on how she ran this thing, and let me make suggestions and changes to help smooth out the process as the event got more and more submission every year, so there was more and more work to be done. For 2025, she left me on my own to run it for the first time. I had help of course, just not to the level I’d had before, and I got to learn some lessons. This year – I asked for help, and I got it from Maestra Ana De la Sara. She jumped in with both feet and helped me promote the event, handle the registration of items and assisted with making the bid forms for the 48 items that were submitted prior to the Auction. This was such a great help, especially as I had some big modern life stuff happening, and did not have the capacity I previously had for it. So to Ana for her steadfast assistance in the lead up to the event, and for helping relieve me for a while when I decided to go off site for lunch (something I had not previously allowed myself to do when running the auction.
Aside from Ana, I have a handful of folks to thank for either hanging out to keep my company during the few lulls in the day, or for helping to keep an eye on the room the few times I had reason to leave it.
BIG THANKS to HL Sabina di Zorzii – my sister on the Pelican Peerage Path has been a huge boon for me at many an event, and aside from my husband and my Pel, she’s one of the few people I tend to turn to when I need an opinion or a hand, and she very rarely tells me no. She’s very quickly become one of the pillars of my SCA Journey, and once again I’m grateful she was by my side for a lot of the day to help me execute plans made up on the spot.
One of the other pillars of my SCA Journey was also around most of the day helping me out, and keeping me from going crazy – Lady Camilla Valerian. She and her husband, HL Lóftr Jólgeirson, swooped in throughout the day and gave me breaks, and most importantly stuck around to help us with the pickup process which is wild every year, but they helped me keep it much more organized this year!
Additional Shoutouts to Lord Michael Maximillian de Champagne, HL Conal MacLaren, OD, and Lord Farkas Veres for all coming in and relieving me when I had reason to be out of the room and the other 3 weren’t available to keep an eye out. Each of you helped make this auction as great as it was!
Another great 12th Night Silent Peers Auction on the books!
For those of you who missed Ana’s post about the results of the Auction: This year we raised $5,430 for the ACLU through the 61 items submitted to the Auction by the many great artisans of An Tir, and through direct donations from a few folk who didn’t want any items, but still wanted to donate to a great cause. Can’t wait for 2027! See you all next year!
Authors Notes: I created this “Article” by taking the info from the 2 links at the bottom. The An Tir Wiki had been edited by Peers Auction Coordinators before my time, so while I did make some updates and adjust some verbiage, I cannot lay full claim to all of the words below. I did create the Info Sheet Google Doc, but again, a lot of the info in there I had compiled from various things from Auction Coordinators Past, so I can’t even fully claim the verbiage there. I am not a wordsmith by any real stretch of the imagination, but I was finding that changes in Technology and Social Media made it harder and harder to spread this information around to the Populace, so I created this “Article” to submit to the Kingdom Crier in Hopes it would help it reach more people.
The 12th Night Peers Auction, formerly known as the Twelfth Knight Auction, started approximately in 2001. It takes place at theTwelfth Night Coronation event. This auction was originally a live auction run by the Knights to benefit a chosen charity. Due to lack of auctioneers and time crunches for Court business, the live auction was turned into a silent auction in 2016.
In 2017 for the 2018 auction, Duke Styrkarr Jarlskald lobbied to change the auction from only allowing Knights to sponsor donated items to allowing all Peers to sponsor donors. Peers are encouraged to work with the Populace to encourage their submissions by sponsoring. Sponsorship looks different to different Peers, so they are also encouraged to help other Peers discover people to sponsor!
Each year, the outgoing Crown is asked to choose a charity to donate the Auctions Proceeds to. This year, Their Most Royal Majesties Achaxe and Octamasades have determined that we should aid the mighty mission to fight for human rights across our Nation. The American Civil Liberties Union is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (tax ID #13-6213516) that “dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.” (www.ACLU.org)
All donations must be sponsored by a Peer. Royal Peers, Knights, Masters of Arms, Laurels, Pelicans, Members of the Order of Defense, and Members of the Order of the Mark are all encouraged to sponsor a populace member’s donation or to donate themselves. How Sponsorship works is up to the Peer and Donor. Each Peer sees Sponsorship differently and is encouraged to help Donors find a Sponsor that fits the Donors needs, so if you are considering submitting, but unsure how to proceed – please don’t hesitate to approach the Nearest Peer and ask!
For more information about the Auction and how to submit:
This Auction is a Silent Auction. Bids forms are placed next to items, and folks are encouraged to bid more than once. Come back throughout the day and check on your bids to make sure some other shopper isn’t out there outbidding you! Bid Early, Bid Often!
We did it again, Aquaterra! We outshone our own shine, and stepped up the game another notch! Banner War 2025 was a SMASHING success. We had 217 adults come through the gates, with TWENTY TWO YOUTHS in tow. We had a large number of newcomers, and several of them won tournaments! What a show we put on this weekend! I have WAY TOO MANY WORDS to say below, so: TL;DR – event was amazing, I felt incredibly honored by so many things that happened, we raised $118 for the Barony through the Garage Sale, and I can’t wait to attend this event next year as a mere participant and see what the next person to take up this mantle will do with it now. Thank yous at the bottom. EDIT: I forgot to mention WHO WON THE WAR CHEST! House Hrafensheim achieved their dream and took home the War Chest on my last Crusade. Go Birds!
I have a LONG list of people to thank for their contributions to this event, but I first want to take a few moments to tell you what this event has meant to me. When I first started playing in 2016, I was invited to a Boar’s Hunt in Aquaterra. It was introduced to me as “getting drunk and dressing up like medieval people in the woods”. I was 28 years old, had literally moved to WA 3 week prior, and was VERY INTERESTED in what this could possibly mean. I was not at all prepared for what the SCA actually was. That first event was spent…well…getting drunk and dressing up like a medieval people. It wasn’t FALSE advertising so much as WAY UNDER advertising. I had a blast, but I wasn’t really “immersed” at that event. I still decided to come to Banner War that year, with the same group of people, and it was…so different that time. I met the person who would set me down my ultimate SCA path at that event. Keeva Haakensdottir (Heatherjo Burgy) encouraged me to leave the party camp and go see what the rest of the event was all about, and that was the best decision I ever made. She then took me under her wing and introduced me to all the other people who would help me carve out my path before she had to take a step back to deal with her modern life. Her last act was to introduce me to Zahra bint al-Rammah and suggest I take up the mantle as Head of Retinue for their Reign. We met up, vibed well, and off the races did I ever go…until COVID hit a year later. I was mostly out of commission for a year and half thanks to all that, but when we came back, Zahra and Geirliekr let me follow them around like a lost puppy while teaching me the ways of Retinue, and various crafting interests, and various other service interests, all while introducing me a plethora of people.
For 6 years, I leaned heavily on these two, while picking up other mentors and friendships along the way that all built me up.
At some point in those years, we needed a Steward for the first Camping event coming out of COVID. It was a Banner War, and that was the event that kicked everything off for me, so I stepped up and put in a bid. That year was…wild. I had only actually experienced this event twice before the shut down, there were wildfires, there were a lot of other pitfalls, and in general, we weren’t really sure how to do this again after what COVID did to everyone. But we rallied. It became less about the “planned” activities and more about coming back together as a community for the first time. There was a lot of laughter and chatter, even if there wasn’t a lot of “action”. I got engaged at that event, many others had magical moments again. We were coming back.
Since then, I have had the honor of running Banner War 3 more times. Every year it got more and more like it used to be. We saw more and more faces come back, more and more activities came back, I learned a lot about what the event USED to be like, and brought some of that stuff back, while adding new stuff in, and it’s grown bigger every year. This year, our new B&B even managed to convince other Baronies to join in the revelry, and we were blessed with TRH’s presence as well.
One of the best things I heard from SEVERAL people this weekend was “that it feels like what the SCA used to be”, and that’s honestly the highest praise I could have gotten.
AND THEN, in the middle of Evening Court I was given a high honor in the Barony of Aquaterra and was admitted into the Order of the Green Bear, and presented with the MOST BEAUTIFUL SCROLL I’VE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE. My Pelican, Zahra, took the time to create this unique scroll to be presented to me by Their Excellencies Aquaterra, Tabbita and Mar Skal, and the presentation was so great, and I was surrounded by people I adore and they all got to see me cry like a widdle baby before I ran away.
This weekend was pure magic, and I truly hope that most participants felt at least an OUNCE of the joy I felt this weekend.
All that being said, you likely heard me comment quite loudly and often, that this is my last time running Banner War. Some of you came back with “so you say now” because you know me rather well. But the reality is – I have other pursuits I would like to take more seriously now, and Stewarding events take a LOT of time and effort. I’m not saying I’m done contributing to this and other Baronies, but at this time, I have no intention to run events in Aquaterra for the forseeable future.
What I AM excited to do is encourage and support others taking up the mantle of Event Steward of Aquaterra and An Tir. I’m not going anywhere, I will be around, I just want to see what OTHERS can do with these events, and what other fresh and fun ideas someone else may bring to this favorite event of mine. So if you have any interest in running an Aquaterra event, and particularly in running Banner War in the future – I am open and available to advise and offer assistance to those interested, and maybe some day I’ll come back and reprise my role here, but for now, I’m off to other pursuits!
And now for the thank yous!
As always, I begin by thanking the absolute backbone of all that I do. My husband – Ambrose of Aquaterra (Kahlil Blocker) was behind me every step of the way along my journey, running errands, setting up and tearing down various things, feeding the HORDE of people who came for the Potluck and Trivia Night, and I’m sure he did things I never even saw or heard about in the background. He was granted membership in the Order of the Golden Estoile this weekend, and it’s most certainly well deserved.
While my Peers were not tasked with much specifically for this event, their presence and support is always welcome and appreciated, so thanks to my Pelican (Zahra bint al-Rammah) and my Laurel (Maire Blakater) for being present and an uplifting influence to my favorite event.
Their Royal Highnesses, Ulfgar and Juahara brightened the day on Saturday by bringing their shining Presence to the field and the Event at Large, and I’m incredibly grateful to have gotten to spend time with Her Royal Highness while the War was going on in the woods. Their Presence will not soon be forgotten in these lands!
To Their Excellencies of Aquaterra, Tabbita and Mar Skal, I once again thank you for allowing me to bring this event to your Lands and this War to your Fields. Until we meet again I wish you all the best.
Their Excellencies of Wastekeep, Anna and William, travelled from afar to our Lands, and brought with them a joyous presence, and many witty remarks. I myself laughed at His Excellency a good few times throughout the weekend, and am very grateful for Her Excellency adding to the joy with her warm smile and infectous laughter. Until we meet again on the battlefield of hospitality!
Their Excellencies of Wealdsmere, Shahzia and Arawn, also traveled far to our Lands, and brought with them an energy that was infectous. They had a mighty curiousity for our activities, and added to revelry in fun and exciting ways. We can’t wait to welcome them back to our Lands in the future as well!
For the making of our beautiful site tokens: Bel Kris Tain (Tristian Alo) and Ankyra (Amanda Vrtis)
For Leading the Charge at our Gate: Umble The Mumbler (Scott Humphries) and Michael Maximillien de Champagne (Michael Todd)
For handling Site Concerns and Issues as my Site Steward: Karpat Gangleri (Duke George)
For being the Hostess with the Mostest at Trivia Night: Brigit McEgan (Red AnnaMarie Egan)
For providing Bardic Entertainment and hosting the Bardic Circle: Pongoda Kitsine (Chess Nyberg)
For doing basically all of the setup and tear down for the event: Konradr Frankson (Konrad Chapman) and his Merry Band of Helpful Hands (I unfortunately did not get all of their names, so please pass on my many thanks to your other House Members who spent all weekend doing whatever was asked of them) This group of young populace members earned a significant amount of War Points just by being at my beck and call, and it was amazing.
There were also many other hands that were not named above, as I did not catch all of the names of the many people who assisted with set up and tear down, gate, etc. It really is a team effort and every little bit helps. If you assisted in the event, and are not named above, and wish to be – please message me! I am happy to edit this post and make sure all those who deserve the praise receive it!
Special Thanks to Gideon (who has a new surname that I haven’t yet committed to memory) (Jim Meyers) and his House Hrafensheim for hosting another phenomenal load out breakfast!
Event Main Contact (Event Steward):Jaida al-Sahrawiyya Event Date(s): September 19 , 2025 until September, 21 2025 Site opens at: 3:00 PM on September 19th 2025 Site closes at: 3:00 PM on September 21th 2025
Event site: Masonic Family Park 24310 Mountain Loop HWY Granite Falls , WA 98252
This is a Level 1: Other (Branch primary events of regional or Kingdom interest) event.
Friday 3pm to Sunday 3pm for Weekend/Camping Saturday 9am – 9pm for Day Trip **Gate Closes from 9pm to 9am each night – no re-entry until the gate reopens in the morning**
Help us spread the word about this wonderful event!
The horns have sounded, the banners are flying, and the age of glory has begun! Enter a realm where strategy meets spectacle, and every warrior has a chance to rise.
Gather your allies, forge your legacy, and lead your house to victory across grand tournaments, fierce battles, and unforgettable feats. Whether you seek honor, conquest, or camaraderie — Banner War is your call to arms.
Houses will declare their intent to vie with an offering for the Great War Chest at morning court on Saturday, September 20th. No house? No problem! Bid, barter and bribe competing houses and mercenaries for their war points!
This event includes the following activities and/or services: Has Merchants Offers Youth & Family activities Has Heavy Fighting activities Has Rapier and/or Cut & Thrust activities Has Archery activities Has Thrown Weapon activities Has Bardic activities Has Arts & Sciences activities Allows pets (check for details)
**NOTE: There is currently a wood and charcoal fire ban at the Masonic Park – only propane fires are allowed at this time. This will be updated if it is lifted by Friday Morning – beyond that we will not be able to update this site due to lack of Cell/Data Service**
This site has zero cell/data service, and limited power supplied camp options. If you require power, or are bringing an RV, please reach out to one of the stewards to help facilitate. These are reserved on a first come first serve basis, and any unassigned spots will be available to other participants on a first come, first serve basis. There is a fee for use of electricity in these sites that must be paid directly to the park.
As there is no signal at this site – we will not be able to confirm any payments made after September 17, and cannot accept credit cards on site. *This does also mean you will want to make sure you have a screenshot of your membership card if you no longer receive a physical card.
This site has an entry gate that closes overnight. Gate closes at 9pm on Friday, and 9pm on Saturday. Once the gate is closed – there is NO REENTRY until the gate opens again at 9am the next morning. If you leave the site after the gate is closed, you WILL NOT be able to get back onto site until morning.
This site normally has 2 sets of on site bathrooms, one with showers, and one without. Currently the one with showers is closed for remodeling. We have increased the number of portable restrooms (biffies) on site to accommodate.
*Adult SCA Members will receive a $10 member discount off the cost listed above. As there is no signal at this site – we will not be able to confirm any payments made after September 17, and cannot accept credit cards on site. *This does also mean you will want to make sure you have a screenshot of your membership card if you no longer receive a physical card.
Please all come and join us again for a Potluck and Trivia Night at the Tavern Hall after Court on Saturday night at Banner War. Ambrose will be making loads of Macaroni, and Jaida will be contributing just as much Loaded Baked Potato Soup but would love if people could contribute to the drinks and sides options! The food is more about being social than being historic, so bring your favorite dish/side dish and come party!
This year House Gremlin’s Brigit McEgan will be hosting a Trivia Game for any who wish to participate. First place team will be granted 5 War points, 3 points for Second Place, and 1 War Point for 3rd! More details coming soon!
Sunday Load-Out Breakfast
House Hrafensheim has graciously offered to prepare a hearty breakfast during load-out on Sunday so everyone else can focus their energy on camp teardown. Come load up on some teardown energy foods! Pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, etc, will be available. If you are open to donating food or hands to this, please contact House Hrafenshiem!
Best Banner Contest Raise your Banners! Lady Jaida (Your Event Steward) will be going around on Saturday to take a look at all Banners on Display! Only personally made Banners will be considered for Entry, and only banners displayed in Camps throughout the day will be considered. Jaida will be taking pictures throughout the day, and will announce the winners and award War Points at Evening Court!
Hospitality Contest Their Excellencies will be visiting campsites on Saturday! As they come by, put all your best efforts on display! Welcome them into your camp warmly, and with all the SCAdian you can muster! The camps that show the most/best hospitality to their Excellencies will be awarded War Points at the discretion of the Coronets! Bring your A+ snack and hydration game! Sing them a song! Tell them a story! Be the host(ess) with the most(ess)! First place gets 5 War Points, Second Place gets 3 War Points, and 1 War Point for 3rd!
A&S Display Competition Show off your work in the Arts & Sciences display! The display will be a People’s Choice competition, awarding War Points to the chosen winner. Bring you latest or favorite work to share with the populace. The theme is open! Voting will be ongoing throughout the day.
Dirty Half Dozen Largesse Competition To enter, make six items of your choice that are alike or related and submit them immediately after Saturday morning court. The judging will be done by the ‘beads in a cup’ method. Each person (including each entrant) is allowed one vote which is done by putting one bead in the cup in front of the donation entry that you like the best. The winner of the Dirty Half Dozen Donation Competition is the person with the most beads in their entry’s cup. The winner gets to select one item as a prize, as well as: 5 War Points for 1st Place, 3 War Points for 2nd Place, and 1 War Point for 3rd! “Baron and Baroness’ Choice” will also get to choose one item as their prize. After all the prizes are given out, the donations that are left will be given to the Baron and Baroness to go in the barony’s coffers.
Fashion Show Walk the runway in our fashion show! Bring your fun and silly looks and ham it up for the show! Be prepared to provide a short description of what you are wearing prior to the show, so that we can announce it as you walk. War Points will be awarded to the audience favorite.
These activities will be run by Mistress Medb ingen Echuid (Aquaterra A&S Minister)
A&S Tiny Talks In the style of Dame Lissette de la Rose, Lady Sabina di Zorzi (Aquaterra A&S Champion) will be hosting Tiny Talks at Banner War! Tiny Talks are a low-stakes opportunity to geek out about whatever your current passion is, in this case something that falls in the theme of SCA Arts and Sciences, without the pressure of running a full class or even being a subject expert. Each Talk runs for only 10 minutes followed by a 5 minute Q&A period, and then we tag in the next Talk. This also means the audience’s attention span doesn’t have to stay on one topic for a very long time either, before being given something new to get inspired by! You don’t have to give a Tiny Talk in order to be part of the audience, so please join us and discover new things!
If you are interested in doing a Tiny Talk, you can sign up in advance at https://forms.office.com/r/95mRXh1iAV to be sure you get a spot or if there’s more time and interest on site, we can add more folk, giving new folk a chance to do a Talk before opening the floor up to a second talk from previous speakers. You can bring visual aids, handouts, or project kits if you like, but it’s not required.
11:30 am start time at the A&S Pavilion. We’ll go for about an hour before taking a lunch break and then can continue after that if we have more speakers. Bring a chair if you like as there will be limited seating available. And YES, there will be WAR POINTS TO BE HAD!
Siege Cooking The secret ingredient will be provided for the competition. All other ingredients, equipment, and plating are the responsibility of the person/team competing.
Pick up at House Baekyn immediately after Saturday morning court. Competitors are required to make two dishes. One entree and one dessert. The secret ingredient must be used in both dishes. The dish(es) without receive a 0 for said dish.
Judging currently planned for 3pm (please check schedule once posted) at House Baekyn
Scoring will be based on: Taste, Use of secret ingredient, Creativity, Presentation – the food itself, not the plate (paper plates are fine)
**Please no peanuts or Fennel because of allergies in camp.**
Games Tournament Banner war is upon us and games is stepping up to host a Kubb battle! This is for houses brave enough to put forth 2 to 6 of their mightiest of warriors with skills at tossing sticks at sticks and with flight of feet to potentially evade said sticks. The victors of this battle will gain War Points based on # of Participants! Houses can only put forth 1 team. There are 6 batons to throw so if its a team of 2, each will throw 3 batons – up to a team of 6 where each will throw 1 baton. Here is a good illustrated website that goes over the rules and how to play. As always, our Games Minster will have a smattering of other games to come play throughout the day as well!
Heraldic Vox Off Do people often tell you you’re loud? PROVE IT! SAY IT WITH YOUR WHOLE CHEST! Come join us for the VOX OFF! The goal is to be the LOUDEST! How far can you make your voice heard?!? Come square off against the loudest voices in the region and compete for War Points (tbd based on # of participants)!
Archery SHRINKING TARGET TOURNAMENT Competition will use standard five color targets (white, black, blue, red , and yellow). Starting at 40 yards archers will fire six (6) arrows at the target, scoring as normal. Moving to 30 yards, archers will fire ONLY the arrows that scored on the 40 yard target, but the scoring area shrinks by one color (black through yellow). This pattern of firing only the arrows that score on the previous target while shrinking the target area continues down the range until the 10 yard target, where only yellow will score!
However! At any point an archer may start over at the 40 yard target, even if they have finished a full shoot. This may be done at any point in the 2 hour window of the tournament, with the archers highest score being used at the end.
TORN OF FROGHAVEN MEMORIAL SHOOT An archery tournament for all ages, come join us at the archery field as we remember our dear friend while shooting a selection of novelty targets.
These activities will be run by Peter of Aquaterra (Aquaterra Archery Officer)
Thrown Weapons Competition style and War Points tbd based on # of Participants!
Rapier Scenarios and War Points tbd based on # of Participants!
Heavy Combat *Important Marshaling Note: All fighters who wish to fight at Banner War must have their cards up to date! Furthermore, all armor inspections will take place on the battlefield to be sure everyone is safe. There will be no private inspections happening. (i.e., no in-house inspections)*
Other than in passing, there will be no deaths from behind
OPEN FIELDS BATTLE
Standard all out fight, each group will take a side on the field and fight for 15 minutes or till the last fighters stand. 5 lives and 4 rez., whichever army is left standing wins.
CHAMPIONS BATTLE
There Can Only Be One – Each group will select one fighter to face off in single combat, this will be for the fun of showing off your best fighter.
Hold The Line – Fighters must control more then half the designed area with the goal of holding over half the area for time. There will be an official “timekeeper” to record times. The winning force will have held the majority of the bridge for the longest time. 15-minute time limit, unlimited resurrection.
LAST MAN STANDING
Last man or most men from a specific force alive after 15 minutes gets the point. No resurrections.
WOODS BATTLES
Advance The Flag
Any Fighter can move the “flag” but they can’t be holding a weapon or a shield and they must have full hand protection. Once the banner is moving the goal will be to get the banner to a designated point on the opposition’s side of the war field. Should he die, he must drop the banner where they died and resurrect. They then can return to where they dropped the banner and continue (unless one of their friends has taken it up. This will be repeated every time they die. The banner may not be touched by an opposing fighter. The remaining force must protect them and also try and thwart the efforts of the opposition’s banner bearer. Point goes to the force that achieved this goal most often. 15 minute time limit. Unlimited resurrections.
Last Man Standing
The last man or the last portion of any one banner force remaining alive after 15 minutes of fighting will receive the war point for this scenario. Unlimited resurrections.
King of the Hill
Will be a chosen spot that will be the “hill” and each group will take turns fighting for control, whichever group holds the hill the longest wins. This will be an unlimited rez battle that will last for 20 minutes
**Any of these scenarios can and will be repeated depending on how much fun we are having.
These activities are run by Loftr Jolgeirsson Master of Stables, Barony of Aquaterra
Bawdy Bardic Bragging by Babes, Brethren, and Beyond (18+ Only) As Trivia winds down, the fires will start up! Bring your best Bawdy Tale, Song, Poem, what have you to the Bardic Circle near the Merchants area (location subject to change based on weather). Make your voice heard, and compete for War Points (tbd based on # of participants)! (This contest is restricted to Adults Only (18+) due to the likelihood of language not fit for children)
This activity will be run by Pongoda the Gumiho (Aquaterra Bardic Champion) and Rai’sa Zahra bint al-Rammah (Thornwold Bardic Champion)
SCA “Garage” Sale Bring your SCA related items that have been gathering dust in a garage or on a shelf, and see if you can’t find it a new owner, and help the Barony of Aquaterra at the same time! If you know what items you would like to bring, and want to print and fill out your forms prior to the event, please follow this link to download a Fillable PDF with Sale Forms! Come by throughout the day to see if any new items have been added!
Tables with items will be placed in or near the Feast Hall until Evening Court.
All funds raised by this Sale will be donated to the Barony of Aquaterra to help keep future events going! Any items left behind will be donated to a local Thrift Store, so please feel free to come check after Court for any items you left that you’d rather take back home with you if they don’t sell.
Youth Banner Creation Workshop (Friday Evening) Banner War 2025 will soon be upon us. Banner War is by far the best event to set our creative spirits free. In honor of this, I will again be hosting a banner creation workshop to be held on Friday evening. The Barony has provided canvas banners, coloring supplies and examples of period accurate banners to help inspire our creations. Banners may be used to enter into the Banner Competition.
All are welcome. Youth must remain under legal adult supervision in accordance with SCA guidelines. Time: 7pm ∞ Location: Main Hall
This activity is run by Alanna Von De Huga Youth Armoured Combat Warden of Aquaterra
Youth Chess Tournament (Friday Evening during Banner Activity) I call all those with a mind for strategy to test your skill at a Chess Tournament on the Friday eve of our beloved Banner War. This will be a single elimination tournament with a prize for the most cunning winner. Our tournament comes with a bit of creative flare. Each contestant will be offered the opportunity to build their own King from Legos to use throughout the tournament and to keep as a reward for participating. This activity will be held in congruence with the Banner Creation Workshop, so feel free to bring the family and create a banner while you await your next match. Time: 7pm ∞ Location: Main Hall
This activity is run by Alanna Von De Huga Youth Armoured Combat Warden of Aquaterra
Youth Banner Hunt Bring all the kiddos to the YAFA Pavilion to hear the rules of the Youth Banner Scavenger Hunt. This will be an ongoing hunt throughout the day! Winning youth will be awarded War Points! This activity is run by Camilla Valerian, Aquaterra Seneschal
Youth Armored Combat My Lords, Ladies and Nobles pray attend!
The youth of our kingdom are being called up! War is commencing and your presence is needed on the field this day! The heavy fighters have taken the field and it is up to you to take it back. Your might will be tested in multiple war scenarios including capture the flag, castle battles and unlimited resurrection battles. War points will be awarded to the winning teams of each scenario. Any adult fighters willing to stay and fight with the kids will be praised, furnished with pool noodles as weapons and thoroughly trounced by our horde of youth.
Armour inspection: 11:30am at the YAC Pavillion.
All youth ages 6-17 years are welcome to fight. If the youth is a non-authorized fighter, they must present themselves to the YAC pavilion at 11am for rules and calibration training. Time: 12pm ∞ Location: YAC Pavillion
Requirements
All participants must present their authorization card or have the appropriate paperwork. Forms will be provided at the YAC Pavilion. All weapons and armour must be presented for inspection by the Marshal before they are allowed on the field. All youth must remain under legal adult supervision in accordance with SCA guidelines.
While it is ideal for each fighter to have their own gear, we understand that that is not always possible. Loaner gear can be made available through prior arrangement with the YAC Warden via email.
This activity is run by Alanna Von De Huga Youth Armoured Combat Warden of Aquaterra
Youth Torchlight Tournament Banner War has a long-standing tradition of a Torch Light Tournament for our youth, and this year we shall again light the flames. This will be an all-division youth armoured combat tournament with prizes and war points for each division. Fighters are encouraged to bring their households to cheer on their glorious combat.
Each fighter will be given the opportunity to declare for one of the competing banners. The banner with the most declared tournament contestants gets a war point and a goody basket.
Armour inspection: 7:30pm at the YAC Pavillion. Time: 8pm ∞ Location: YAC Pavillion
Requirements
All participants must have a valid authorization card. All weapons and armour must be presented for inspection by the Marshal before they are allowed on the field. All youth must remain under legal adult supervision in accordance with SCA guidelines.
While it is ideal for each fighter to have their own gear, we understand that that is not always possible. Loaner gear can be made available through prior arrangement with the YAC Warden via email.
The horns have sounded, the banners are flying, and the age of glory has begun! Enter a realm where strategy meets spectacle, and every warrior has a chance to rise.
Gather your allies, forge your legacy, and lead your house to victory across grand tournaments, fierce battles, and unforgettable feats. Whether you seek honor, conquest, or camaraderie — Banner War is your call to arms.
Houses will declare their intent to vie for the Great War Chest at morning court on Saturday, September 20th. No house? No problem! Bid, barter and bribe competing houses and mercenaries for their war points!
10/2025 thoughts: I’ll be honest – I barely remember this event. It was the first time I had done an event without my husband or my Pelican in 6 years at this point. My Laurel, Maire was there, and my good friend Sabina was very supportive of me that weekend, so I didn’t feel like I was left on my own or anything, I just wasn’t used to not having the 3 of the 5 pillars of my SCA Journey so far (It was also one of my few events without Geirleikr, but I had gone to things here and there without him or my husband before, but never without any of these 3). It was a surreal experience in a lot of ways for me to lean on people I didn’t lean on the same way prior, and not be terrified they wouldn’t be able to support me. They did great! I was fine. I just don’t really remember the event cause it was crazy busy in the Auction World!
We did such an awesome job raising money to aid the mighty mission to fight for animals everywhere. The auction was a phenomenal success with a total of 53 items submitted and all 53 items SOLD! We raised over $4,600 for Pasado’s Safe Haven this year!
We had a pretty amazing variety of items out there this year, and I don’t know if I’ve ever been more proud to be involved with this auction.
One of my favorite parts of being involved with and running this auction has always been seeing new faces I haven’t seen before, and some I have, when they come to check if they won at item they were really excited about. The absolute joy that shows up on people’s faces when they find out they did in fact win that item they were really hoping they won is the most amazing feeling. And the amazing artisans and populace members that contribute to that joy deserve a huge round of applause.
Often at the end of the auction I get two questions asked a lot. The first question is usually “how much did my items sell for”. The second question is usually “who got it”.
There’s a lot of reasons people ask those questions, and I’m not here to judge you for asking or tell you to stop asking, I will always answer the questions for you. But what I am here to ask is that you care less about how much money your item made and care more about how much joy the person who won that bid is going to get out of that item.
And remember that even if your item doesn’t sell for how much you wanted it to sell for, it’s almost guaranteed to bring joy to somebody in this wonderful game we’re all playing, All while raising money for a worthy cause. And I just want to thank you so much for taking time to be a part of that.
In Service,
Jaida al-Sahrawiyya, on behalf of the 12th Night Peers Auction Team
10/2025 thoughts: This year was the first year I really felt like I knew what I was doing running Banner War. It was my third time through the ringer, I had learned a lot of lessons about what this event used to be like, and I had added a lot of my own flavor to it. This was the year I just went nuts with the War Points. I gave every one who had ANY EXCUSE to be handing out war points a bag of at least 10 of them to hand out. I was really worried people would hate me “flooding the market” so to speak, but what actually happened was it made people immerse themselves more, because everyone got into the spirit of the “Beg, Borrow, Steal” mentality. I don’t really even think anyone was truly trying to WIN THE WAR CHEST that year, they were just having a blast trading points around. There were only 3 Banners Raised, but that didn’t matter – the Mercenaries were out in FORCE, and everyone was just having a great time “competing” for War Points.
I finally have had time to get my words together, and I’m here to deliver the rest of my shoutouts!
What an amazing Banner War we had! There were so many tournaments and I was…not fully prepared for that, but it worked out so well! So many people took up a torch and hosted a tournament or a class, and it made for a fantastic event!
So on to the myriad of shoutouts I have to give!
First and Foremost – my co-steward, Michael Maximillien de Champagne (Michael Todd), on this one was brand new to it, and took it on with such voraciousness! Thank you SO MUCH for all your hard work on this event!
As always, major Thank You’s to Their Excellencies Aquaterra, Zahra bint al-Rammah (Robyn Beamer) and Geirleikr Vedrsson (Cameron Visser) for being the awesome inspirations they always are for me!
Of course, Ambrose (Kahlil Blocker) took care of me, as well Archery, as well as the Potluck that accidentally became a feast, as well as our loveable doggo, as well as…probably a bunch of stuff I didn’t even notice.
Konradr Frankson (Konrad Chapman) once again saved the day by allowing us to use his van again to haul all the things we needed to make this event happen!
Graham von Baekyn (Shawn Tolliver) was once again a phenomenal Site Steward, and made sure everyone had a great camping experience!
The rest of my shoutouts are for people running specific Tournaments. They are no less important than those listed above, but I’m running out of flowery language, but don’t want to ignore all the various people who made the event what it was!
Camila Valerian (Nency Orozco) for running the Silent Auction, Youth Banner Hunt, and probably at least 3 other things I didn’t even notice, too
Sabina di Zorzi (Geri Ellis) for hosting the Newcomers Tea and Chat after the Site Walk
Alanna Von de Huga (Alanna Grenier) for hosting several things Youth and leading them to victory
Lóftr Jólgeirson for letting a bunch of kids beat up on him and some Knights. (Hope your head feels better soon!)
Peter Dietzel for running the Archery Range along with Etole and Ambrose!
Etole (Robin Begin) for hosting the Thrown Weapons Championship and Range!
Oz Von Baekyn for bringing the Siege Cooking Competition back to the event!
Mýrún Bjarnardóttir (Myla Lee) for also bringing an Iron Needle Competition to the middle of the woods!
Halawa al-Waddi (Bethaney Dukellis) for coordinating several wonderful classes out there this year!
Kathryn Garnett (Kay Rairigh) for hosting the Dirty ½ Dozen Contest
Eibhlin inghean Sheain (Lynne Startup) for hosting Games all day along with the Bocce Ball Tournament
House Hrafensheim for graciously hosting a Loadout breakfast so we didn’t have to cook before or while packing!
And last, but clearly not least – the ridiculous amount of participants that showed up to make this event worth having!
(Listen. If I missed a shout out, it is not for lack of trying to remember who all did stuff for me on this one, but my goodness this Barony came together for this one!)
10/2025 thoughts: This was the initial kick off post for the 12th Night Peers Auction. By this point, I had fully taken over and was the only one coordinating the Auction this year, as my Pelican, Zahra, was out of state during the event, so wasn’t actually able to assist. I pulled in friends to help me with the day of stuff, but I did manage the entirety of the lead up. This was the year we locked in the spreadsheet and submission process, and were fully utilizing the new email address we had created for it. What an easier time than the years prior! This is also when I learned about shorturl.at, which will save you so many character spaces in a post! I had also fully taken over and updated the An Tir Wiki, and I believe had created the Information Document link on there.
Greetings An Tir!
As 12th Night approaches with it comes our An Tir Peers Silent Auction.
Started in 2001 by the Knights of An Tir, the Kingdom of An Tir, through this silent auction alone, has raised over $51,000 to donate to various Charities. (For More info – see our Wiki! https://shorturl.at/14NYA)
This year, Their Most Royal Majesties Brynhildr and Eirik have determined that we should aid the mighty mission to fight for animals everywhere. Pasado’s Safe Haven is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (tax ID 91-1843707) that focuses on the most vulnerable animals among us – victims of cruelty and neglect, animals living with families lacking access to critical services, and those whose very survival depends upon social and/or legislative change.
We hope that you will consider a donation of your time and skills for a worthy cause and help us uphold this commendable tradition of giving from our great Kingdom.
All donations must be sponsored by a Peer. Royal Peers, Knights, Masters of Arms, Laurels, Pelicans, and Members of the Order of Defense are all encouraged to sponsor a populace member’s donation or to donate themselves.
Please use the following format when submitting your donations.
Sponsor:
Donor:
Description:
Minimum Bid:
Approximate Value:
Please contact the 12th Night Peers Silent Auction team at 12thnightauctionantir(at)gmail(dot)com with your submissions, or any questions you may have! (You have until Wednesday, 1/8!)
Forms with your information will be printed up and provided on the day of the auction. Items will need to be dropped off with the auction team in the Auction Space on Friday evening between 6pm and 9pm or prior to auction opening on Saturday Morning. I will be in the Auction Space at least one hour prior to opening for people to drop off their items. Auction Space will be in the Ballroom Lobby
No bidding will be accepted outside of the actual silent auction hours at the event. Bids can be made by proxy, but must be recorded on the items bid sheet prior to the Auction closing. Payment must be made at the end of the auction, and all items collected prior to noon on Sunday.
At the request of the auction staff: Items should be pre-registered for the auction by 6pm Wednesday January 8, 2025, so the staff will have time to pre-print item descriptions. Supplied photos of completed or similar objects will be printed on the forms to aid in displaying items as well as being posted in advance so people can plan their auction budgets! If you are unable to submit your item prior to the cutoff, you can drop it off on site and fill out a bid form, it just won’t have a picture, and won’t be advertised on the Auction List.
Any unsold items will be donated to the Kingdom largess.
(Photo of: Goldwork coif with pearls, handsewn, with a finger loop braid draw cord and gold aglets being donated to the 2025 An Tir 12th Night Peers Auction by Lady Gracia Abrabanel, sponsored by Raffaella di Contino, OL)
10/2025 thoughts: People had gotten used to me running the event by this point. To the point where House Misfits went out of their way to make me a special basket to present me during the Hospitality Contest. It was so sweet that I literally had to step away for a moment so that I could grapple with my emotions at someone noticing my habits in this way.
I still don’t have all my words yet, but there was a moment this weekend that I need to give a shout-out about. Last year, our (now previous) Seneschal Sabina suggested we add a Hospitality Contest to Banner War. It was a successful contest, so we brought it back this year. I knew Their Excellencies would be plied with hydration and snack, but both years, everyone offered myself and the Guests of the Coronets libations as well! It was wonderful!
However, some of you have learned that I don’t like to share food, so often don’t participate in open snack spreads.
This year, House Misfits were already nailing it with their wonderful presentation, but off to the side, Aveerahn (April Janson) came up to me and handed me this basket of snackage, because she remembered I likely wouldn’t eat much on the roam (or in general cause as usual I was wearing 3 hats at once).
I was so moved by this I had to leave their camp for a couple of moments to have a small cry about it.
She and Caoimhe – hope by Gaia I spelled that right (Tanya Yakovleff Smith) were so excited cause the basket has a foldable handle, and if that wasn’t the cutest thing ever, I don’t know what is
10/2025 thoughts: Similar to 2023, I didn’t make any big promotional posts, just a ton of small ones, but here’s the Event Summary from the Kingdom Calendar for that year! This was also the year that I learned of the magic of linktr.ee, and started creating them for all of AQ’s events. There is now one available to all events, even though they don’t always get utilized. It’s a great resource for anything you’re doing that has information in multiple places. It’s literally just a link that goes to a bunch of other links, so I could add the Kingdom Calendar, Baronial Calendar, Facebook Event Page, links to all our social places, any documents for the event, signup sheets – the works. You can arrange them and give them sections and everything, which really helps with the public demos where you want some info to go to the public and other info for SCA participants, and it keeps it all organized while you only have to share around 1 link. Plus if the links change, you just swap them there, but you don’t wind up having to go track down all the places you’ve posted the link. They can be reused every year, so even if someone finds the link from an old post, it will take them to current info. It’s one of my favorite new tools!
Event Main Contact (Event Steward):Jaida al-Sahrawiyya Event Date(s): September 20 , 2024 until September, 22 2024 Site opens at: 3:00 PM on September 20th 2024 Site closes at: 3:00 PM on September 22th 2024
Event site: Masonic Family Park 24310 Mountain Loop HWY Granite Falls , WA 98252
This is a Level 1: Other (Branch primary events of regional or Kingdom interest) event.
The call echoes across the land, the Barony of Aquaterra bids the loyal houses of An Tir to raise their banners!
Gather your bands and rally your house to compete in archery, arts & sciences, thrown weapons, bardic, rapier, heraldry, heavy combat, and more! We are asking houses to raise their banners and commit their members to our various activities to earn war points toward the Great War Chest.
Houses will declare their intent to vie for the Great War Chest at morning court on Saturday, September 21st. No house? No problem! Bid, barter and bribe competing houses for war points that you earn.
In the Barony of Aquaterra, the Great Banner War has erupted, shattering the fragile peace that has reigned for nigh a year. Noble houses, each adorned with their heraldic symbols of power and lineage, now clash in a tumultuous struggle for supremacy. As banners unfurl atop ancient keeps and across battlefields stained with the echoes of history, alliances are forged and broken, ambitions kindled and dashed. Heroes rise from obscurity, wielding sword and strategy in equal measure, while the fate of kingdoms hangs in the balance. In this crucible of honor and treachery, only one house will ultimately claim the right to rule, while others fade into the annals of legend.
Come join us in the beautiful Masonic Family Park in Granite Falls September 20-22, 2024 for a wonderful event full of chances and challenges to earn war points for your banner with the winners claiming the Great War Chest!
More details to come as we get closer to the event! Please check back if you’re looking for something specific!
Prefer to get your updates elsewhere? Visit This Linktree to find the other places updates will be posted regarding this event!
This event includes the following activities and/or services: Is an online gathering Has Merchants Has Classes Offers Youth & Family activities Has Heavy Fighting activities Has Rapier and/or Cut & Thrust activities Has Archery activities Has Thrown Weapon activities Has Bardic activities Has Arts & Sciences activities Allows pets (check for details)
As of 9/17 – There is no longer a burn ban in effect. Wood fires are allowed in the pre-built pits throughout the park!
This site has zero cell/data service, and limited power supplied camp options. If you require power, please reach out to one of the stewards to help facilitate. These are reserved on a first come first serve basis, and any unassigned spots will be available to other participants on a first come, first serve basis. There is a fee for use of electricity in these sites that must be paid directly to the park.
This site has an entry gate that closes overnight. Gate closes at 10pm on Friday, and 9pm on Saturday. Once the gate is closed – there is NO ENTRY OR REENTRY until the gate opens again at 9am the next morning. If you leave the site after the gate is closed you WILL NOT be able to get back onto site until morning.
There are some charges that have to be paid directly to the park by anyone who utilizes them. The Barony CANNOT pay these charges on your behalf, so please be prepared to pay these fees on site to the Masons. These fees can be paid by Credit Card, unlike the site fee paid to the SCA. If you intend to bring an RV please email the Event Steward to make sure a spot is saved for you!
Electrical Box turn on – $15/day (many of the “official” campsites have at least 1 electrical box – there are camps that do not have these yet) Septic Tank Charge – $5 per RV (required for all RV’s whether the facilities are used or not)
Saturday PotLuck and Trivia Night Please all come and join us for a Potluck and Trivia Night at the Tavern Hall after Court on Saturday night at Banner War. Ambrose has graciously offered to run the grill and make hamburgers and hot dogs for everyone who joins, and we will have an assortment of sides on offer, but would love if people could contribute to the drinks and sides options! This is more about being social than being historic, so bring your favorite side dish and come party!
During the merriment and revelry, I will be hosting a Trivia Game for any who wish to participate. You will be teamed up in groups of 4-5 for this (so big houses take advantage, you could win lots of war points if you bring multiple teams….just saying!). There will be 10 multiple choice questions on this quiz, and there is NO RHYME OR REASON to them other than they are about the Middle Ages, so…good luck brushing up since you won’t have any internet out there for us to worry about! First place team will be granted 5 War points, 3 points for Second Place, and 1 War Point for 3rd!
In addition – if you see this post/email/note on calendars – you can win yourself an Bonus War Point by answering the super secret extra credit question by finding me on site and asking for it AFTER morning court, but BEFORE evening court. Good luck tracking me down!!! Muahahahahahaha!!!!
Sunday Load-Out Breakfast House Hrafensheim has graciously offered to prepare a hearty breakfast during load-out on Sunday so everyone else can focus their energy on camp teardown. Come load up on some teardown energy foods! Pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, etc, will be available. If you are open to donating food or hands to this, please contact House Hrafenshiem!
Baronial Silent Auction This year we will be hosting a silent auction in the Feast Hall throughout the day! If you would like to submit an item for auction, please bring it by the Baronial Encampment (behind the Baronial Pavilion) on Friday before 8pm. We do ask that things be mostly SCA or Camping Related. Funds will go toward Baronial Expenses. If you have any questions, please reach out to the event stewards! Please note: as this site does not have signal – all items must be paid for in cash on site.
Dirty Half Dozen Largesse Competition To enter, make six items of your choice that are alike or related and submit them immediately after Saturday morning court. The judging will be done by the ‘beads in a cup’ method. Each person (including each entrant) is allowed one vote which is done by putting one bead in the cup in front of the donation entry that you like the best. The winner of the Dirty Half Dozen Donation Competition is the person with the most beads in their entry’s cup. The winner gets to select one item as a prize, as well as: 5 War Points for 1st Place, 3 War Points for 2nd Place, and 1 War Point for 3rd! “Baron and Baroness’ Choice” will also get to choose one item as their prize. After all the prizes are given out, the donations that are left will be given to the Baron and Baroness to go in the barony’s coffers. Need Largesse Ideas? Check out the Kingdom of An Tir Largesse Makers Group or this Pinterest Board (shared by our Seneschal!).
Iron Needle Will consist of kits of either a Skoldenhamm hood or a simple linen cap. Instructions & Fabric included. Bring your sewing kit including needles and thread. Embroidery is a bonus. All caps and hoods will be donated to Baronial Largess. Winner may choose to keep their entry along with the War Points. Winner will receive 5 War Points!
Siege Cooking Pick up your siege cooking supplies from Lady Oz Von Baekyn of House Baekyn. This will be a blind judging so plating vessels will be provided. Limit six entrants/teams (no more than three people per team please.) Participants will be supplied with identical ingredients that in part or full must be used in final dish(es.) Judging criteria TBA. NO medieval food knowledge necessary to play. Drop off at 3:00pm. Entrants may add any herbs/spices including salt and pepper as they would like. They may add two liquids (oils, vinegar, etc) other than water. Please don’t use site water, I will provide it. They may also add one other ingredient that is not a meat. Please don’t add fennel as the Host allergic to it and really wants to taste all the dishes. Top dish earns 5 war points!
Hospitality Contest Their Excellencies will be visiting campsites on Saturday! As they come by, put all your best efforts on display! Welcome them into your camp warmly, and with all the SCAdian you can muster! The camps that show the most/best hospitality to their Excellencies will be awarded War Points at the discretion of the Coronets! Bring your A+ snack and hydration game! Sing them a song! Tell them a story! Be the host(ess) with the most(ess)! First place gets 5 War Points, Second Place gets 3 War Points, and 1 War Point for 3rd!
Games The Games Pavilion will have medieval games available all day Saturday as well as the Adulte Bocce Ball Tournament at 3 for War points! # of Points TBD based on # of participants!
Heraldic Vox Off Do people often tell you you’re loud? PROVE IT! SAY IT WITH YOUR WHOLE CHEST! Come join us for the VOX OFF! The goal is to be the LOUDEST! How far can you make your voice heard?!? Come square off against the loudest voices in the region and compete for 3 War Points!
Archery There will be both a Championship and a Battle for War Points AT THE SAME TIME! Only those who have declared intent for the championship at morning court will be eligible for 1st place, but 2nd and 3rd are open to all comers. 1st place receives 5 war points and Champion, 2nd place receives 3 war points, 3rd place receives 1 war point. Competitions will be a selection of familiar novelty targets with a surprise or two thrown in – TBD based on # of Participants!
Thrown Weapons There will be both a Championship and a Battle for War Points AT THE SAME TIME! Only those who have declared intent for the championship at morning court will be eligible for 1st place, but 2nd and 3rd are open to all comers. 1st place receives 5 war points and Champion, 2nd place receives 3 war points, 3rd place receives 1 war point. Competition style will determined based on # of Participants!
Torn of Froghaven Memorial Tournament Archers of all ages! Come join us at the archery field as we remember our dear friend while shooting frog themed targets! A small prize will be awarded to the winner!
Rapier Little Bruin, the dear cousin of the the Bear-on has a quest! Rapier plans are bru-in! Participants will help with bee collection, team escort trials of Bruin’s cart, and duels to determine who will ensure that he has the ability to deliver and create his most beloved honey Mead for Saint Ursul. War Points will be based on # of Participants!
Heavy Combat Important Marshaling Note: All fighters who wish to fight at Banner War must have their cards up to date! Furthermore, all armor inspections will take place on the battlefield to be sure everyone is safe. There will be no private inspections happening. (i.e., no in-house inspections) *OTHER THAN IN PASSING, THERE WILL BE NO DEATHS FROM BEHIND*
OPEN FIELD BATTLE
BRIDGE BATTLES
Hold the Bridge
Last Man Standing.
FIELD BATTLES
Advance the Flag
Last Man Standing
King of the Hill
**For full descriptions of scenarios please see This Document**
(NOTE) Any of these scenarios can and will be repeated depending on how much fun we are having (NOTE) We won’t have any Archery and Thrown Weapons due to lack of Marshals
Youth Banner Creation Workshop (Friday Evening) There will be a banner creation workshop put on by the YAC Warden, Alanna Von De Huga, and our Gorges Herald, Michael Maximillien de Champagne. We will provide canvas banners, coloring supplies and examples of period accurate banners to help inspire your creations. Banners may be used in the fighting scenarios on Saturday.
Youth Banner Hunt Bring all the kiddos to the YAFA Pavilion to hear the rules of the Youth Banner Scavenger Hunt. This will be an ongoing hunt throughout the day! Winning youth will be awarded 3 War Points!
Banner War Youth Armored Combat
Raise your banners, children, for we fight for the honor of our houses and the glory of our brethren!
Saturday Daytime Scenarios:
Capture The Banner
Defend The Castle
Loot The Keep
Undead Horde
**For full descriptions of scenarios please see This Document**
Saturday Nighttime, Tournament – As the sun sets, we shall gather and by torch light our fighters will prove themselves. This tournament will be for all 3 youth age divisions.
(NOTE) The scenarios will be repeated a few times to allow the youth to try different tactics.
((NOTE)) For safety, there will be no death from behind allowed in any of the scenarios. Fighters must engage with their opponent prior to attacking.
(((NOTE))) For additional safety, the dead will be asked to clear the field instead of falling down when they die. Fighters are to call out “GOOD”, raise their weapon above their head and walk out of combat to the sideline or to the resurrection point.
((((NOTE)))) All participants must present their fighters card or have the appropriate paperwork filled out day of. Forms will be provided by the YAC Warden. All weapons and armour must be presented for inspection by the Marshal before they are allowed on the field. Please meet with the Warden promptly after morning court if you have multiple weapons that need checked. All participants must have an authorized adult supervising them during Combat events. While it is ideal for each fighter to have their own gear, we understand that that is not always possible. Loaner gear can be made available through prior arrangement with the YAC Warden. Questions? Email our Youth Armored Combat Warden, Alanna, at Aquaterra.YAC@antir.org
Medieval Headaches Potions Class Hosted by HL Halawa al-Waddi.
Italian Working Class Women’s ensembles 1560 – 1590 Hosted by Mistress Alessandra Lorenza di Martini d’Simmonetti
Norse (Skjoldenhamn) Hood Class Hosted by HL Mýrún Bjarnardóttir
Spiffy Speedy Eyelets (Hands on Class) Hosted by Laureate Athelyna de Odenfeld Learn some tricks for making strong, even eyelets faster and with less stress on your hands. (1.5 hours expected)
Footwear for your Persona Hosted by Laureate Athelyna de Odenfeld Over the river and through the woods: boots or sandals, poulaines or ghillies or sensible shoes? Join a roundtable discussion with books (of course!) to find out more about what kind of footwear could be appropriate for your persona. (1.5 hours expected)
Turkish Venetian Gown: Style, Influences, and Patterning Hosted by HL Aenor de Pessac In this class we’ll be having a presentation to learn about the gown. We’ll be looking at paintings of Turkish and Italian version of the gown, elements of the gown, the pattern, and we’ll begin pattern drafting together. (1 hour expected – no size limit)
Newcomers Site Walk Hosted by Lady Jaida al-Sahrawiyya Is this your first time at this site, or have you never explored the full site? Join Lady Jaida al-Sahrawiyya on a guided tour of the entire site to show you all the special features of this wonderful gem in the woods!
Jaida al-Sahrawiyya 