The Tournaments Armored Combat The Grand Tournament The Grand Tournament is the main tournament of the event. This tournament will be fought as a weapon of choice in a best two out of three double elimination format.* This tournament must be fought with all of the pomp and circumstance as possible and fighters will be …
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Aug 07
Baronial Arts and Sciences Report for July
Local A&S Events A&S class: 07/27/18 Documentation, Calyx Harmoniae: 07/02/18, 07/16/18, 07/23/18, 07/30/18 Arcis Calamus: 07/12/18, Brewer’s Guild meeting: 07/27/18 Clothier’s Guild meeting: 07/26/18 Amor/Wood Guild meeting: 07/17/18, 07/31/18 Individual Achievements reported to the A&S Minister: His Excellency Tariq Made Their Royal Majesties, Bela and Anna, block printed grand court garb, Her Excellency Elieth Did …
Aug 01
The Archer: August 2, 2018
ARROW: Good morning Archers! We will be having archery at EPMArch Saturday, August 4, 2018, at the usual summer time of 10am-1pm. Weather is looking pretty good, with most of the chances for rain in the wee early hours of the morning. Should have some cloud cover early on, then the sun will be out. …
Aug 01
Becoming a Rapier Field Marshal
There are many ways one can enjoy fighting, and in my mind the most important role is that of field marshal. They are the ones ensuring combatants are being as safe as possible as well as those around the combatants. Did you know you do not have to be an authorized fighter to be a …
Aug 01
Fencing tonight (August 1st)! 6:30pm at Military Gamer Supply
Don Julien will be covering counter-disengages (contracavazione) starting from the inside engagement. “THE INSIDE COUNTERDISENGAGE OF THE SWORD In this figure another way of parrying and wounding by way of counterdisengage is represented and shown to you, which one does in this way: having covered the sword of your enemy so that if he wants …
Jul 25
Rapier Practice Tonight (7/25/18) at Military Gamers Supply
Don Julien de la Fontaine is going to be continuing a series of lessons at rapier practice from Nicoletto Giganti’s 1606 Rapier manual. This is the manual that he learned from and is an excellent way to learn rapier while reinforcing fundamentals. Tonight he will be teaching the lesson on Giganti’s fifth play, which covers …
Jul 24
Baronial Pavilion Work Party this coming Saturday (7/28) at 6 pm
Saturday evening at the Baronial Estate we will be working on getting pavilions ready for Citadel Hastilude. We will be prepping poles and repairing grommets on tents and camp walls. We’ll also have the BBQ Grill going and maybe even some sangria to keep us all refreshed. Come out and lend a hand as well …
Jul 21
Citadel continues its search for a Baronial Youth Minister
Citadel is continuing its search to fill the office of Baronial Youth Minister. The Youth Minister is responsible for organizing activities for children and youth at Baronial events and activities such as Baronial Days and Populace Gatherings. Youth Activities should be considered as an integral part of event planning, so that a suitable location can …
Jul 20
Their Excellencies Seek Gentles to Serve on Baronial Retinue
Good Populace of Mighty Citadel! Their Excellencies Tariq and Elieth are seeking good gentles that are willing and able to serve as members of the Baronial Household. Please contact them via coronet@southernpass.org if you are interested in serving on the Baronial Retinue. What will be expected of you as a member of the court you …
Jul 20
August Arts & Sciences Night, Monday, August 13, 2018: Courtesy in the SCA
Courtesy is our organization’s most cherished virtue and one of the aspects of noble behavior that we try to encourage within the SCA. Courtesy is the showing of politeness in one’s attitude and behavior toward others; for the most part, common sense and being polite will go a long way. The core of courtesy …