[Artemisia] Fwd: Gulf Wars XX

Rachael Emborg rachael.emborg at gmail.com
Sat Nov 27 04:25:06 CST 2010


Forwarded at the request of the autocrat.
~Theodora
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ANNOUNCING GULF WARS XX!!!!!

March 13-20, 2011

Kingdom of Gleann Abhann

(King's Arrow Ranch, Lumberton, Mississippi)

Greetings to the Knowne World from your Gulf Wars XX Autocrats, Baron Godwin
of Edington KSCA, OP and Duchess Mary-Grace of Gatland, OP !

It is with great excitement that we invite you to the 20th Anniversary to
the "War with no Enemies"

Please join us as once again Ansteorra and Trimaris meet on the field of
honor, hosted by Gleann Abhann and Meridies!

We know everyone's budgets are tight in this economy and that you have to be
choosy when thinking about your vacation plans. So, why should you come to
Gulf Wars?? We'll here is a few points to consider.....


   - Come for the Combat in all it's forms! Armored, Rapier, Archery, and
   Siege weaponry!
   - Come for the pageantry of the Equestrian activities from the grand
   procession of the Kingdoms, to equestrian games to mounted combat!
   - Come see the beauty of hound racing and get the opportunity to see
   these graceful animals run like the wind!
   - Come for the classes, and displays of artistic wonder both in the
   competitions and on our Artisans row!
   - Come see our Early Period Life encampment where you can walk among long
   houses!
   - Come see Al Mahala and become immersed in all things Middle Eastern!
   - Come for the hospitality, with the hosting Kingdoms offering you food
   and beverage beyond your wildest dreams!
   - Come for the shopping with merchant upon merchant, many of whom you
   don't get at other wars!
   - Come for the Bakery with fresh baked goods daily and Odyssey coffee!
   - Come for the Green Dragon Inn...our own 15th Century Tavern!
   - Come for the Shows at our performing arts stage with bardic
   presentations, plays and competitions.
   - Come for the Balls! With European dancing daily!
   - Come in a week early THIS YEAR and you can go to Mardi Gras in New
   Orleans (Mardi Gras day is March 8th, 2011)
   - Come for the KNOWNE WORLD PARTY! If you missed the amazing October Fest
   of last year, fear not...the Knowne World Party staff have another amazing
   party theme to knock your socks off this year!

 COME JOIN US FOR FRIENDSHIP AND FUN at the FRIENDLIEST WAR IN THE KNOWNE
WORLD! With all the activities the SCA has to offer, and may more reasons
besides, we think you should make Gulf Wars XX apart of your vacation
planning for 2011 and we promise you'll leave happy.

Please visit our website at www.gulfwars.org for more information. Online
registration will be open this week. Registrations made by mail must be
postmarked by January 31st and online registration must be completed by
February 18th.

EARLY ARRIVAL OPTION NEW FOR THIS YEAR!!!!!

New for this year is Early-On NON Staff. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING FOR
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS OPTION:

   - You MUST register for the entire week of Gulf Wars ONLINE in order to
   be eligible for this option.
   - You MUST select the "EARLY-ON NON STAFF" option in Acceps
   - You may arrive between Sunday March 6th and Wednesday March 9th. You
   WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON SITE AFTER THIS DATE UNLESS YOU ARE A STAFF MEMBER,
   AND ARE ON THE STAFF EARLY ON LIST.
   - You will be required to pay King's Arrow Ranch IN CASH at their
   designated daily rate upon your arrival for the ENTIRE WEEK of Sunday March
   6th-Saturday March 12th. Your Gulf Wars Registration will then apply
   beginning Sunday March 12th.
   - If you arrive at King's Arrow Ranch early and you are not on the staff
   list and you are not on the Non-staff early-on list, and/or you do not meet
   any one of the above requirements you WILL NOT be allowed on site.
   - If you are arriving Early and have an RV- you MUST contact King's Arrow
   Ranch in advance to ensure they are ready for your arrival.
   - On Saturday March 12th the Merchant troll-in begins. If you are
   Early-on you MUST TROLL IN AT THIS TIME. If you do not, members of staff
   will come and find you and you will be removed from site.

See you there!





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