The Barony of Stromgard invites you to the twelfth annual Grand
Thing! This event focuses on Norse and Irish traditions of the
Viking Age, though all cultures and interests are welcome. We offer
a little something for everyone:
- Armored combat—Witness combatants engaging in both
one-on-one and war combat. - A grand arts and sciences
village—Learn about and participate in everyday living as it
might have been 1,000+ years ago in Scandinavia, such as metal
forging, fabric weaving and other textile arts, shoe making,
cooking, and more! - Rapier combat—An
ancient form of modern day fencing, combatants will test their
metal in one-on-one competition as well as a team
melee. - Archery and thrown
weapons—Come and try your hand at throwing knives and axes,
watch expert shooters using traditional bows as our ancestors would
have done. - Equestrian combat and
competitions—Witness skilled riders vie to become the next
StormRider. - Games—Visit the
gaming area and learn how to play the games of our forefathers and
mothers. - Merchants—A range of
artisans will be on hand offering authentic Viking Age goods and
other fun trinkets. - The “Grand
Thing” will take place Saturday evening after the feast
– Based on the period Norse tradition when the community
would come together to settle issues of law. All are welcome to
come witness the review of previous laws and see a new law
accepted.
The StormRider Tournament; Who among you is
ready to stand with your steed and vie to be the StormRider,
Equestrian Champion of the Barony of Stromgard? The tournament
format is still under consideration by the Cornet and the current
StormRider, Susan de Winter and the trials may include; Rings,
Quintain, Speed Quintain, breuhaus, Thrown spear, Water Fall and
Bridge or platform. Whomsoever is victorious in the tournament
shall be named StormRider will be required to swear fealty to the
Baron and Baroness and will enjoy especial honours as Champion. For
those interested in competing, please send a private note to Ivon
and Hlutwige, Lord and Lady Stromgard electronically or in hand by
Friday May 26 in the evening. The morning of the tournament be
prepared to introduce yourself, your inspiration and your mount in
court. (stromgardbaronandbaroness@gmail.com gebarber2001@yahoo.com
hlutwige@gmail.com). This tournament will take place on Saturday at
Grand Thing, May 26-28 at Clatsup County Fairgrounds, Astoria,
Oregon. There will be plenty of room to watch the tournament
as well as time and room to play. Check out the event page
here:
http://legacy.antir.org/Upcoming/index.php?Event_ID=4067
and here:
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=grand%20thing%20xii
and here: http://www.thegrandthing.org/
stromgardbaronandbaroness@gmail.com
gebarber2001@ahoo.com
and hlutwige@gmail.com
StormRider; susanhazlewood4@gmail.com
Event web site: thegrandthing.org
Site
Fees
Adults: Full
weekend $25.00* Single day $15.00*
Children ages
17 and under are FREE!
*$5.00
discount for adult SCA members applies to full weekend and single
day
Cash or checks
only at the gate. Make checks payable to Barony of Stromgard
– SCA,Inc.
Site opens
12PM (merchants 10AM) on Friday closes 1PM Monday.
Public is
welcomed to attend starting at 10:00am on Saturday.
Site fee: Adults-$25, under 18 free. Day-pass
$15.00. $5.00 discount for adult SCA members applies to full
weekend and single day.
Checks payable to: Barony of Stromgard, SCA Inc.
Event Steward: Mistress Attia Prima (Mandy Grayson) mandy.grayson@gmail.com
/503-984-7277 No calls after 9PM.
Event Staff
Event Steward:
Attia Prima (Amanda Grayson). Mandy.grayson(at)gmail(dot)com
Large group
land and RV reservations: Chingis jamessayer333(at)gmail(dot)com
(James Spiering) or 503-201-9274 Please, no calls
after 9pm
A Grand Viking
Village (Arts and Sciences): Reginleif in harfagra (Karyn
Criswell), kcriswell(at)dsl-only(dot)net
Merchant
registration: Mathias (Bud Clark), harlenclark64(at)gmail(dot)
Heaving
armored combat: Kjartan (Matthew Widolf),
sirkjartan(at)yahoo(dot)com
Archery and
thrown weapons: Refskegg of House Bread (Jed Heimkes),
refskegg(at)protonmail(dot)com
Rapier:
Crystobel Dagger (Kat Meeke), Bladekat(at)gmail(dot)com
Equestrian:
Susan deWinter, Susanhazlewood4(at)gmail(dot)com
Youth and
Children: TBD
