Come one, come all to behold the fairest Baroness in all the Knowne World, Her Excellency Arianna Freemont of Lions Gate, to participate in an event like no other specifically in her honour!
Are you new to the SCA?
Attending an event as a Newcomer can be an intimidating experience for some. With so much going on it can be overwhelming. Fear not! The Courtiers of Lions Gate will be hosting two Newcomers Tours to explain all the wondrous things! Tours tentatively scheduled for 10am and 2pm.
Gentle Arts & Sciences Activities
The University of Tir Righ will be here!
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Inspirations Display and Contest
Since this a big tourney day, let’s have a contest on inspiring our fighters to win. Create a favour or some other token to inspire and bring it to the event to be displayed with your name and who your inspiration is for the day. No documentation required. Winner to be chosen by Her Excellency the Baroness of Lions Gate. There will be a prize too!
Super 6 Largess Competition
Artisans! Do you like making largesse? Do you like acknowledging those who inspire you? Well, at Baroness’ Inspiration Tourney you can do BOTH!
We will be having a themed Super Six but with a TWIST!
The theme is Inspiration. Here is how it’s going to work: You make 6 “items” with someone in mind. A person of your choice who inspires you. The judging will be by populace vote and the winner will get one of each entry as usual. But here is the twist…. the person you have chosen as your inspiration will receive one of your “items”. Please ensure you have their name on one of your entries and feel free to include why they inspire you. The remaining 4 items from each entry will go to the Barony as largesse.
Courtly Manners Challenge
Attending events in the SCA is where we try to leave the modern world behind for a few hours. Let’s take this to the next level at Baroness’ Tourney! Hosted by Mistress Ceara, a Courtly Manners Challenge has been issued.
The An Tir Kingdom Handbook outlines some good basic courtesies to follow (see page 197) however there are unwritten ones too. Let’s be extra kind to one another in the forsooth way for a day. You are also challenged to attempt to leave you phone alone while you’re at the event. *GASP* Yes, your phone! Except to take a few pics, that’ll be alright. *ahem* ANYWAYS, you are invited to be fully present to enjoy all the day offers! If you see someone who feels embodies these courtly manners, go find Mistress Ceara and inform her of their good deeds.
Hnefatafl (Gesundheit!) Tournament
In an effort to spread around the love of my favourite game, I (Baron Uilliam) will be holding a *hnefatafl* tournament.
There have been some recent developments in the interpretation of hnefatafl rules, and as a result I’ll be teaching an impromptu learning session before the tournament, for any interested. The format of the tourney will depend on how many players we get participating.
BUT WAIT! We will have a set of hnefatafl boards and pieces as a prize! The boards are handmade by me, two boards with the four standard hnefatafl sizes; 7×7, 9×9, 11×11, and 13×13, with glass pieces handmade by Baroness Caitrina. Come play games!
Dancing – Let’s Have a Ball!
Warm up those dancing feet and practice those moves! We’re going to have a Ball right after evening Court! Three dance sets of 3 are planned and here’s what you can expect:
Warm up set (called)
- Sellenger’s Round
- Sweet Kate
- Upon a Summers Day
Challenge set (not called)
- Black Alman
- Hole in the Wall
- Ma Na Vu
Let’s have fun set (called)
- Tourdion
- Jamaica
- Zemer Atik
Fundraisers!
Viscount Sir Olen’s ‘Buzz the Fuzz’ is back and fuzzier than ever! Proceeds will be split between the Tir Righ Travel Fund and the Movember charity.
Brought to you by the Sergeantry of Lions Gate – Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau Collection
As the season of giving is coming, the Sergeantry have decided to do a fundraiser/donation drive to benefit the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. Look for us at the front entry of the event and reach out if you have any questions. — Gallant Malie
