[Artemisia] Middle Eastern War!!!

[Ellisif Sleggja]

Unto all good gentles of Artemisia!

Middle Eastern War is Coming! See event announcement below for important information about THIS YEAR'S NEW SITE and other activities!  We are working on new melee scenarios and will have more information about those in next week's email teaser....

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John, need ya t'get ten score arrows for each position here!" Willem yelled up to his step-son, at the top of the battlements. Willem was now captain of the archers, and wanted to make sure everything was in readiness, at least as much as could be. Most of his archers were making arrows, and replacement strings, but he suspected that many more would be needed than were readily available. 

There had been relative peace for several years, but the horde was on the march again. Scouts had spotted the invaders several weeks ago, and the word had gone out. War! Everyone in the region had mobilized, and the castle had been stocked and supplied with food, weapons, and every conceivable item that could be moved, leaving nothing for the invading horde. Too early for burning the crops, and most had been planted already, so if it came to a siege, they could last for some time, and the horde would find it tough going. Maybe they could chew on some tree bark. Willem smiled at the thought. 

"Da, ya need to go see mother. I can see her waving," yelled John, down from above. The by had sharp eyes, and could see things even Willem missed, so he was assigned lookout duty. A little young for it perhaps, but at ten, he could do it, and it was a relatively safe assignment, which pleased Kate. It was going to be a bloody business. 
Again, war was rearing its head. So be it. They would be ready... 

Thus begins this year's Middle Eastern War! The site is at Willow Park, 9800 West 8570 North in Lehi. Site will open at Noon on Friday May 9th and will close Sunday at 3pm. To get to the site take your best route to I-15 Exit 279 in Lehi. Go west on Main Street. Follow Main Street untill Willow Park Road. Turn right at Willow Park Road. Then turn left at 8800 North. 

Activities include heavy armored melees, rapier melees, and tournaments. There will also an Arts and Sciences display with a Populace Choice prize, as well as numerous kids activities throughout the day. HL Megen will once again be sponsoring a Hafla once the sun sets, so bring your drums and dancing gear and come enjoy the beautiful site after dark! 

Site Fees are $15 for the weekend and $10 for a day trip Participants under 15 years of age will be charged half price, and those 5 and under will be guests of the Shire. There will be a $40 family cap on these fees. $3 non-member surcharges apply. Make checks payable to The Shire of Arrows' Flight, SCA. Inc. Fires are allowed in designated areas only. 

No feast will be held this year, but there will be a lunch fund raiser to help fund the new Shire Pavillion. 

More Details on activities, the lunch fundraiser, etc. will be on the Arrows' Flight website (www.arrows-flight.org) and posted to the various e-lists. 

Pets welcome with responsible owners. Leashes/enclosures required at all times. 

If you are interested in merchanting at this event contact THL Ellisif Sleggja (801) 221-8247 or elsbet1 @ yahoo.com. 

Any questions may be directed to the event Autocrats. 
Autocrat Information

Cynwrig de Montain and Amanda Demourant 
801-356-1403 
amay84211 @ yahoo.com 

Lord Michale MacCranney 
801-356-1403 
screwyrabbit1 @ yahoo.com 


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