The Barony of Highland Foorde

While King Richard the Lionheart is a prisoner of the Holy Roman Emperor, Henry VI, and the minstrel Blondel is singing from castle to castle throughout the empire in search of King Richard, in England, many church men and nobles are reporting trouble with bandits in Sherwood Forest. Mistress Martelle von Charlottenburg, Baroness of Bright Hills, has marshaled her forces to hold Nottingham Castle for the rightful king and has called for a tournament and feast to celebrate the harvest. Champions will be chosen, some for their martial prowess, others for their artistry. The barony's famed cooks will offer a sumptuous feast, and from the bards shall come songs, tales and even theatrics.

Martial Activities: Heavy and Rapier tournaments, and target archery shoot, during which the baronial champions will be chosen.

Questions may be directed to the autocrat or the MIC: Lady Katarayna Nowina Witkowska, k_hawk_us@yahoo.com or (443) 813-1436.

Arts & Sciences Activities: Competitions will be held to select the new baronial artisan and bard.

Additional A&S competitions include: Best use of Sable & Argent (black & white, Bright Hills' colors) in any medium; item(s) in honor of King Richard, Queen Eleanor, Prince John, or Robin Hood; and "Treasures of Sherwood Forest" -- a contest for best decorated arrow. As the sponsor, Mistress Chagan Khulan says, "The reknown of the archers of Bright Hills challenges that of the famed archers of Sherwood Forest and the mighty longbowmen of England. Indeed, only the finest equipment will do! After all, what Mongol would appreciate good archery equipment?"

Thus does Chagan Khulan challenge the good folk of Atlantia to bring forth their most decorative arrows, painted by skilled and deft artisans. The competition is open to all -- adult or child -- and each competitor may enter as many arrows as they wish. (Please make sure the paint is dry!) Arrows must be SCA legal and usable. Documentation of your arrow(s) is welcome but not required. Winners will be chosen by popular vote, with one prize for competitors 13 and older, and another for those younger than 13.

Cost:

Adult, Member: $14.00 Day-Trip, $6.00 Feast, $0.00 Camping

Adult, Non-Member: $17.00 Day-Trip, $6.00 Feast, $0.00 Camping

Youth (6-17): $7.00 Day-Trip, $6.00 Feast, $0.00 Camping

Child (0-5): $0.00 Day-Trip, $0.00 Feast, $0.00 Camping

Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Barony of Bright Hills

Cost Notes: No family (of parents and children) shall pay more than $42 total in site fees.

Total refunds will be available if the autocrat receives your request by October 17. Onsite feast refunds will available ONLY if we are able to resell your seat.

Site: Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, Camp Spencer -- 1738 Peach Orchard Rd., Street, MD 21154

For those staying overnight, there are spaces for tent camping (free), or for $10 you can rent a bunk bed for up to two nights in one of four bedrooms in a heated dorm with bathrooms offering hot showers and outlets.

There are fireplaces in the feast hall and the covered pavilion, and we will have a supply of firewood.

Pets are permitted, if leashed and cleaned up after.

Site Restrictions: This site is DRY (no alcohol), since it is a Boy Scout camp.

No smoking in any building.

No gathering firewood on site.

Feast Information: The feast will be prepared by the Knowne-World-reknowned Bright Hills Cooks Guild, this time lead by Lady Sindara.

The well-loved Sekunjabin Tavern will be available in the solar of Nottingham Castle (the feast hall), as well as space for bards to congregate, sing, swap stories, share songs, and brew mischief.

Merchanting Information: Merchants are welcome, and should contact Lady Livia di Samuel, at abramsonsm@yahoo.com or at (301) 807-5476.

Other Information: Children's activities will be offered during the day, coordinated by Lady Nina of Bright Hills. We wish to offer the traditional children's feast, but are in need of an adult to oversee it. (We do already have another adult ready to assist.) To volunteer to run the feast and Halloween party, please contact the autocrat (and receive her gratitude!)

Autocrat's Information: Lady Yseulte Trevelyn (Karen Setze), 1629 Riedel Road, Crofton, MD 21114, Phone: (410) 721-4752, E-mail: brunosharpy@yahoo.com

Reservations: Send reservations to autocrat