Celtic Revolt / Champions / Newcomers
“EMPEROR OF THE IRISH”
For centuries the Danes have ravaged Ireland, enslaving Her people and despoiling Her beauty with their pestilential prescence. But at long last, an Ard Ri has arisen who will break the Vikings and restore Erin to her rightful sons and daughters. This Memorial Day Weekend, The Barony of Wealdsmere invites all and sundry to join us in a long holiday weekend of Competition and Camaraderie as we trace the legendary career of Brian Boru culminating with the Battle of Clontarff in 1014 A.D.
Throughout the weekend we will determine our Champions for the coming year in all categories (Heavy, Rapier, Archery, Bardic, and Arts and Sciences).
Fighting will begin with war and melee scenarios on Saturday and continue in Tournament form on Sunday. As at last year’s Celtic Revolt , there will also be hands-on classes in Arts and Sciences, Bardic, Pied Piper and Newcomer activities.
IF YOU MISSED CELTIC LAST YEAR, you missed the Hospitality of HL Sgt. Michael of Lancaster on his private property in Northwest Spokane County. His land is a vast improvement over the problems we faced at the old site. Can you say no Merchant surcharge? We sure can! How about no more $5-a-day surcharge just to park your car? Yes! We can say that too! There is also a massive two-story Tower for both Heavy and Rapier to play with. Even better, there is a HUGE piece of land adjacent to the property that belongs to the Department of Natural Resources and is available for our use- we only scratched the surface last year on the possibilities for this property. Baron Caieth will be doing the fight-o-crating based on Irish History – come learn something while you whack your friends!
Rules for Arts and Sciences Championship
Entries will be judged by three judges and based on three criteria; documentation, materials/techniques (how period were the materials and/or how well justified is any non-period substitution.) and on the visual appeal of the finished product and display. One entry is sufficient to win however multiple entries earn bonus points up to three entries.
Champions are required to swear an oath to the Baron and Baroness of Wealdsmere and must help the Wealdsmere A & S Minister prepare and attend the next years Championship competition.
Site opens at 3:00 pm Friday, and closes at 12:00 pm Monday. Site fees: Weekend – Adults 16 and up, $12, Youth 10 – 15, $8, Child 6- 9, $6, 5 and under free. Day – Adults 16 and up, $6.00, Youth 10 -15 $4, child 6-9, $3. Non Member surcharge applies. Make checks payable to Barony of Wealdsmere, SCA, Inc.
Autocrat – Baron Sir Caieth of Umber, sircaieth@gmail.com (208)691-6688
Merchant-o-crat HL Gilia Maddalena Sofia del Lago (J. Jensen) 208-755-3140 ladyhistorian@gmail.com
Site Information
Private property – Please adhere rules posted on site, they are basic courtesy and common sense.
Portable Privies on site.
Please bring drinking water (potable water available)
Pack out ALL trash
Pets allowed on leash (clean up a MUST!)
Site Info:
Name: Lancaster Estates
6325 Hwy 291
Nine Miles Falls, WA 99026
Directions to Site:
Last Event’s Directions :
- Make your best way to Francis in Spokane, WA. (I-90, north on Division from the west, or north on Argonne from the East)
- Follow Francis West to Assembly.
- Both streets come together as 9 Mile Road (hwy 291).
- Follow Hwy 291 approximately 12 miles.
- You will go through Nine Mile Falls, along the river, up Big Sandy, through Suncrest, down and up Little Sandy,
- then you will pass two roads on the left, the second being Villier (this is at mile marker 17). Do not turn here!
- Stay on 291 for about 300 more yards, you will see a single driveway on the left.
- This is the site. If you pass it, you’ll see the tower and then you’ll know that it was definitely the place.
- The house is not visible from the road, but if you go down my driveway you’ll see it.
- It’s a log home, so if you see any other kind of house, you’re on the wrong driveway.
- SCA signs will be out.
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