Events

Three Saints and the Baronies Strike Back

General Information:

The Barony of Rivenstar cordially invites you to attend their annual Spring event.

Date & Location

Saturday, May 11th from 8AM - 9PM EDT

Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds - 1406 Teal Rd, Lafayette, IN 47905

This is a beautiful brand new facility. There is plenty of parking and local restaurants are minutes away from the site. We recommend bringing your own chairs as chairs on site are limited. The floors are concrete, so we suggest small rugs for your day camp and good shoes to help prevent fatigue. The site has fully accessible bathrooms available. This is a DRY site, by county law. Buildings are fully accessible.

Volunteer opportunities

: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0549ABAA28A1FC1-49325296-three#/

Costs

We are holding a cup drive for Their Royal Majesties. We are looking for new or slightly used, clean (no chips, cracks, or rust), Medievalish style cups, mugs, or goblets. Cups should be suitable to be given out to the newcomers at their first royal court.

Attention

For those who will be bringing children not their own: There are TWO forms that you will need to bring for each child. They both need to be signed by the child's parent or legal guardian. ONE MUST BE NOTARIZED per Indiana law.

1) This form needs the notarization and should be kept with the child at all times: http://www.sca.org/docs/pdf/treatminor-notary.pdf

2) This form is the usual Minor Waiver: http://www.sca.org/docs/pdf/chldwaiv.pdf.

PLEASE have both these forms filled out and signed/notarized where appropriate for each child you will be bringing that you are not the parent or legal guardian of. This requirement is out of our control and the children affected will not be allowed to attend if they are not completed properly before arrival. Thank you.

Schedule:

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War Points

We're getting ready for War again!

Last year, the Barony of Rivenstar picked a fight with the Baronies of Sternfeld and Shadowed Stars in a Constellation Baronial War. This year, we invite all of the baronies of the Midrealm to come and join the fun!

Everyone will get the chance to win war points throughout the event. You get to choose which Barony you want to support. We will have jars labeled with each barony's name. If you earn more than one point, you can put them all in one jar or split your points among different baronies. If you are a member of one of the baronies in attendance, we assume you'll support your own barony, but no one will twist your arm to do so. Bribery is a time-honored tradition.

The Barony with the most points at the end of the event wins. The winner will receive a traveling chest full of largess items. The winner can choose to keep the items for their barony or donate them to the Royal largess coffers. The Winner of the Baronial War will be announced at Rivenstar's Baronial Court that evening.

Points

These are the activities that will get you one war point:

  • Attending the event - Yes, everyone will receive one point when you check in at the registration table
  • One hour of volunteer work during the event
  • Event set up or tear down, running errands, helping with lunch tavern, registration table, list tables, filling water jugs, etc.
  • You can do many shorter tasks throughout the day; the hour does not have to be done all at once.
  • Teaching a class or doing a demo
  • Running a children's activity
  • Entering a tournament - one point per tournament entered
  • Marshalling fighter activities
  • All merchants will get one point
  • Additionally, there will be points handed out by Their Excellencies from each Barony. These can be awarded for excellent service, acts of kindness, or Chivalry displayed throughout the day.

War Point votes must be cast by 4:00 pm. If you are helping with tear down or activities that happen after 4 pm, please cast your vote in advance.

How to Participate

We will have a centrally located table where you can get your war points. Take one war point and place it into one of the baronial jars of your choice. Remember to cast your votes by 4:00 pm!

If you worked multiple hours or entered multiple tournaments or competitions, please grab a slip for each hour you worked or each entry. This will make it easier for our tally room counters to calculate votes for each barony.

Entry Requirements for Baronies

  1. Register: If you're the landed baron or baroness for your barony, please contact THL Katrin Grimsdottir at [email protected] to register your barony.
  2. Voting Jars: Please let us know if you would like to bring your own decorated jar or if you would like one made for you. If you would like Katrin to make your barony a jar, please submit your request by May 1st, 2024.
  3. Largess: Since we are not having a largess derby this year, we ask that each participating barony bring largess items to donate to the award chest. These largess items can be anything and there is no limit to the number of items donated. The crown typically prefers nonperishable items that are labeled with any potential allergens. Include ingredient lists if applicable. There will be a display table for all donated largess.

Baronies may join forces with other baronies and participate with just one voting jar shared between them. Baronies may also recruit shires/cantons to assist. The winning barony will receive all of the donated largess and a traveling trophy chest that will be used each year. You will be expected to return the chest for the next year's challenge.

Please contact THL Katrin Grimsdottir for any questions or concerns about the challenge or largess.

Merchant Information

Interested merchants should contact our merchant coordinator, Master Sigulf Karlnar (Richard Pierson).

Attending Merchants

  • Woodmont Accessories - Belts, Garters, Belt Bling and many kinds of accessories for what we do.
  • Giggling Wenches Handcrafts - We sew so you don't have to!
  • Mid East Magic
  • Tamar's Treasures
  • Gunnar's Archery Wares
  • Neoteric Heirlooms
  • Squash Bucklers - Selling woodblock printed goods like shirts and bags, as well as wool, honey, gourds, and woven wreaths.
  • North Star Armoury
  • By My Hand Designs

Armored Combat

Any questions about armored combat may be directed to our MIC - Cormack of the Ring Tribe

9 am - Inspections & Authorizations

10:30 am - Novice Tourney - Open to anyone how considers themselves a novice. No red co, gold mace, or chic. Squire ok. Prize: Sword Kit

11:30 am - Spear tourney - 6ft max, no side arm, no butt spikes. Prize: Boar Spear

1 pm - William Martial Tourney - Points are awarded based on rank of opponent you defeated. 5 - chiv 4-gold mace 3-red Co 2-squire 1-everybody else. Prize: Kestrel Bottle

3:30 pm - Unbelt Tourney

There will be a Youth Tourney during the day, as well.

Fencing

Any questions about fencing may be directed to our MIC - Master Adhamh MacAoidh

9 am - 10 am - Auths and warm ups

10 am - 11:30 am - Inter-Baronial Challenges: Groups sponsored by the Baronies face each other and bargain what format they want to square off in. (5v5 melee, 1v1, heroic champion style, puppet, etc) entry is "some" largess to go into pile for winning barony. Winner takes tokens bid for match.

10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Open Youth list, possible Youth Tournament depending on youth attendance.

1:30 pm to 4 pm Melee Practice and small unit tactics followed by King of the Hill if time allows.

Youth

Please direct any questions to our director of youth activities, Baroness Enkara of Rivenstar

Youth Combat

There will be youth combat - both rapier and armored - available all morning, with possibly more in the afternoon (weather permitting). We welcome and encourage anyone with a youth authorization to join in the battle with our Kingdom's finest youth fighters!

Nerf Battle

Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children should bring a nerf gun and safety glasses for a grand battle! Youth and adults alike are welcome to participate, but all youth require adult supervision. Nerf darts will be provided.

Children's Lunch

Cost: $5

Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

This lunch is put together to feature foods that are children friendly. Parents are allowed (and encouraged) to attend with their child/children if they wish and can purchase tickets to eat as well (keeping in mind the calculated portions are sized for children). Parents can also purchase the regular $7.00 lunch meal and bring it with them to eat with their children.

All of the foods are children friendly and all eaten with your hands. This is to allow the children a chance at sitting feast where they are the focus.

Dietary or allergy concerns? Contact our Children's Lunch coordinator, Lady Zilia degli Giudici

Menu

On the Table:

  • Plate of various fruits with berry dip
  • Plate of various vegetables with dressing (Ranch and French)

Main Course

  • Miniature door mice blanketed and cooked (chicken nuggets)
  • Pigs blanketed in bread and cooked (miniature corn dogs)
  • Pasta coated with melted cheese then blanketed and cooked (fried mac & cheese balls vegetarian option)
  • Podrace Puffs (cheese pizza muffins vegetarian option)
  • Honey mustard, BBQ, and ketchup sauces

Dessert Course

  • Bantha Blue/Sith Cookie sandwiches (ice cream sandwiches)
  • Imperial Fighter Ship S'mores

Refreshments

  • Water
  • Grape Kool-Aid

Arts & Sciences

Would you like to lead a class or demo at our event? Sign up HERE

Craftpersons' Green

Drop in at any time during the day and share your current A&S projects, works in progress or displays. All participants will receive a War Point for your chosen Barony! Tables may be limited, so we ask that you share a 6 foot banquet table with a fellow crafter. We have plenty of space for large floor displays and everything is indoors.

Largesse Drive

Bring any number of Largesse items to be included in the Treasure Chest for the winner of the Baronial War! Everyone donating Largesse will receive War Points for their chosen Barony!

  • Items need not be documentable, this is not an Arts and Sciences competition
  • Please avoid using heraldry in your designs
  • Largesse should NOT include perishable items such as cookies, candy, or bread. Any perishable food donations will be eaten by the staff!
  • Non-perishable food or drink donations should be labeled for any allergens that may be included.
  • You may add your contact information to the item or donate anonymously.

The more you donate, the more points you receive! 1 - 6 items = 1 point, 6 - 12 items = 2 points, more than 12 = 3 points!

Classes

All Day
Blacksmithing Demonstration
 Duke Moonwulf will be holding a blacksmithing demo outside (weather permitting) all afternoon. Please drop by to ask questions or try your hand at striking some hot iron.

9am - 11am
Beaded Rose
 Instructor: Lady B'Gen Van der Sterren
Make a beaded rose in the style of 16th century Venice. Class size is limited to the first 15 students. Materials fee $2.

11am - noon
Midrealm Youth Rapier - Review of the New Rule Manual
 Instructor: Oda Umi-Dono, Deputy Earl Marshal Youth Rapier
This is required training for all youth marshals and MITs.

1pm - 2pm
Group Seneschal 101
 Instructor: Ronan of Keyth
Ever wondered what the group seneschal does? Have you thought about volunteering to be the seneschal of your local group? Come for a dive into the duties and responsibilities of the position of seneschal and what it entails. We'll discuss everything from the month to month operation of the local group, bylaws, legalities, corpora, and more.

2pm - 3pm
Latin Smack Talk
 Instructor: Lucretia Marcella O.L.
Learn fun Latin phrases to share with your friends and family. All in good fun of course.

2pm - 3pm - Craftperson's Green
Beading for Beginners
 Instructor: Licia deSolari
Come and learn to bead that fabric!! Handout and supplies will be provided. Class size is limited to the first 6 students.

3pm - 5pm
Beaded Primrose
 Instructor: Lady B'Gen Van der Sterren
Make a Primrose in the style of 16th century Venice. Class size is limited to the first 15 students. Materials fee $2.

Lunch

Questions or dietary concerns about the lunch tavern can be directed to our lunch coordinator THL Marilynde of the Rocks

Lunch is $7 per person, an additional $3 per cup of Russian Cream

Menu:

  • Boiled eggs
  • Dill pickles
  • Spiral-sliced ham
  • Hot dogs, Brats
  • Chicken soup
    • Broiled chicken
    • Whole wheat egg noodles
    • Celery
    • Carrots
    • Mushrooms
    • Celery seed
    • Lemon pepper
    • Oregano
    • Basil
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Sherry
    • Chicken broth
  • Lentil vegetable soup
    • Green lentils
    • Green beans
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Lemon juice
    • Onion
    • Celery
    • Carrots
    • Olive oil
    • Garlic
    • Tomato sauce
    • Diced tomatoes
    • Sherry
    • Coriander
    • Cumin
    • Turmeric
    • Salt
  • Cheeses
    • Swiss
    • Cheddar
  • Pretzels
  • Tortilla chips
  • Lemonade
  • Iced tea (unsweetened)
  • Apples
  • Oranges
  • Breads for sandwiches
  • Peanut Butter
  • Jelly
  • Condiments

Children's Lunch

There is a special children's lunch available. Details HERE

Feast

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If there are any special dietary needs, food allergies or other concerns, please contact the Feast-o-crat TBA before the day of the event.

Please remember to sign up for feast seating at troll.

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