Come one, come all, to view the next Lions Gate Baronial Coronation! Witness who claims the Baronial thrones! Gasp at the pageantry! Delight in the history! Marvel at the ferocity! So many things to do and see at Baroness’ Inspiration!

Tournaments!

  • Baronial C&T Championship
  • Uncollared Rapier prize tournament – all contenders please bring a prize for the prize table!
  • Gerhard’s Riposte Tournament
  • Steel Rose tournament
  • Iron Rose tournament
  • Unbelted Armored prize tournament – all contenders please bring a prize for the prize table!

Arts and Sciences!

  • Largess competition: Super 6, one for each Baroness of Lions Gate.
    Make something that you think will inspire your Baroness(es) or take inspiration from what they do and make something in their honour. Choose one Baroness or all Baronesses! The current and upcoming Baronesses will pick a favourite. The winner will receive one of each of the entries. Please have your entry in by 4 pm. There will be a table for the competition close to the kitchen.

The University of Tir Righ (TUTR) Classes!

  • TUTR course schedule is now available. Online preregistration will be open until 9 pm on November 14, at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/vsrWJXqezS

History!

  • Lions Gate relic and regalia display and history presentation by Master Uilliam mac Fearchair mhic Gille Aindrias.

Games!

  • Stop by the games corner for fun and…well…games! The games box will be available. Informal games between noon and evening court, with time for more games after court concludes. Get your gaming fill!

Kid’s space!

  • Parents come enjoy arts and crafts and games with your children and youth in the kids corner. Kids can craft their own coronets. Starts at 1 pm.

Entertainment!

  • Enjoy the Renaissance sounds of Collegium Leonum throughout the day.

Merchants!

  • View the finest wares, there to tempt the Royalty and populace coming from far and wide to witness the Baronial coronation! Between opening and evening courts.

Food!

  • Hot beverages: available by donation throughout the day: coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
  • Lunch: Swansong Kitchen – soup and bun and sammies or wraps. Menu coming soon!
  • Potluck appetizer dinner – Finger Food Feast: Make a bunch (recommend two dozen) of your favorite finger food appies, ready to serve (period and Lions Gate traditional recipes enthusiastically welcomed.) These will be served to the populace during “appy hours” before evening Court, starting at 4 pm. Mistress Caitrin is the appy-o’crat. We’ll be looking for server volunteers to help serve!
  • Dessert potluck competition: Tempt your favorite Baron or Baroness and create something they’ll love. (Hint: chocolate, ice cream, and cheesecake are well-received.) The Baron and Baroness with pick their favorites!
  • Please bring your appetizer or dessert contributions to the kitchen before 11 am or between 1 pm and 3 pm.

Tavern!

  • Slake your thirst at the Tavern of Lost Souls with pouring by the lovely lively bartenders Dame Morweena and Archos Anika. A selection of pop also offered. Tavern 1 pm – 10 pm.

Oasis

  • If everything is a little too loud, bright, and bustling, stop by the oasis for a quiet corner strewn with carpets, lounge matts and pillows and get your chill back.