[Artemisia] Barbarian IX

[Kay Moore]

CALLING ALL BARBARIANS!!  (and those who would watch)

Once again, The Shire of Crystal Crags is hosting Barbarian Bash!  The theme 
this year is The Celts Invade Rome, and we'll be coming from near and far to 
do so!!  Folks from the East Kingdom, the Royalty from Avacal, hopefully the 
Baron and Baroness of Wealdsmere will be able to join us (we are keeping our 
fingers crossed on that one!), many of our friends from Silverhart, 
Wealdsmere and Pendale; rumor has it that our own good King John will be 
here, our many friends of the Mongol Horde and their enormous encampment, 
and many more of our friends from around the Kingdom of Artemisia!

Come renew old friendships, and make new ones!

We will be having a Champion of Heavy Weapons of Crystal Crags - which is 
OPEN to ANY and ALL participants, Rapier scenarios, Best Barbarian Persona 
competition, a boffer Tournament for the younger Barbarians (15 and under 
only!), as well as axe-throwing, knife-throwing, spear-chucking and archery, 
a scavenger hunt for the Youth, as well as dancing and drumming til the wee 
hours, Bardic, and our famous Live Auction!

Also, one of the Shire's most honored friends and comrade, Chon Baatar Khaan 
will be offering 2 classes focusing on wondrous things Mongol, and Jebe from 
An Tir will also be drawing from his own vast knowledge of things Mongol, 
and there will be a marvelous Mongolian "Happy Hour" in the enormous Mongol 
Encampment- a small version was hosted by the Horde at Border Raid - trust 
us, it wasn't 'small', and you WON'T want to miss this!!   Period Mongol 
dishes will be featured - and the lamb is hand-raised!  Our fine friend Og 
the Red from the Kingdom of the East will also be traveling here, providing 
us with some of his fine tales and who knows what else!  There will also be 
a complimentary keg of fine ale, offered by the Mongol Horde for the 
edification and enjoyment of all!

ALL Merchants are invited - no actual fee, but the Shire would ask a 
donation of an item for our Auction.

There will be food and drink available with an Italian flair, a welcoming 
soup kitchen on Friday, breakfast, lunch and an excellent feast on Saturday, 
as well as a breakfast on Sunday.   You are welcome to bring your own 
provisions.  This is a WET site, period containers please.  Pets are welcome 
BUT YOU MUST PICK UP AFTER THEM!!!   Tobacco ash cans on site, water 
available - no showers (due to temperatures).

FEES:  Site fee for the weekend is $10 (plus the $3 surcharge for 
NON-members), $20 for RVs and campers (limited space so call early to 
reserve!).  FOOD for the ENTIRE weekend is a paltry $15 OR $5/day.  Checks 
should be made out to Shire of Crystal Crags, SCA Inc.   Pre-register 
(especially for RVs and campers) at address below.

SITE:   The same site as the Pirate Party!  Opens noon FRIDAY (Thursday by 
special permission) and closes Sunday at 5:00pm.   FREE ENTRY for the 
furthest traveler!!    Plan for any eventuality weather-wise!!

DIRECTIONS:  From the South:  Take your best route to Hwy 93.  Go to the 
junction of Hwy 93 and Hwy 2 (in the center of Kalispell)  Turn EAST onto 
Hwy 2 (you'll pass WalMart, Super1, Perkins, and go thru an intersection).  
Continue going EAST to the intersection of Hwy 35 and Hwy 206.   (There is a 
C-Store on 1 corner and golf restaurant on the other corner)  Go north on 
that road (206) and go approx 7 miles to TRAP Rd.  Turn WEST on Trap Rd, go 
about 1 mi. and look for the sign.

AUTOCRAT:  Lord Ely O'lestlobain (John Lawler) of Castle Silver Oak
                  280 Trap Rd.  Columbia Falls, MT   406/892-3710
Co-autocrat:  M'lord Remus Rahl   406/212-1399

Feast Steward:  M'lady Dairiene O'lestlobain (Dana Lawler)    406/250-4830
                       M'lady Mary the Mother ("Mom" Lawler)      
406/892-3710

Please contact them for any special food needs or allergies - and I hope I 
didn't forget anything this time...!

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