[Artemisia] UPDATE: Fletch, Foal & Frolic - Information on the Kingdom Equestrian Championship

[Freydis the Good]

Hello all,

I have had several inquiries on EQ weapons, what are needed and how to
build them for the Championship.

So... you will be needing, A mace, a sword, a javelin and something to
carry your bounty in.  I'd suggest saddle bags, but would do your best
to disguise them.

Below is a link from a fellow equestrian that was kind enough to share
their specifics on how to build a few EQ weapons as well as ideas on
how to build some of the gaming equipment:
http://www.duchytarragon.org/crafts/eqplans.html

I'd refrain from making or using the PVC though and use the link below
for spears & javelins.  I think this is the BEST link for javelins
I've seen so far:
http://www.constantinesarmory.com/make_a_spear.html


For a 4 sided Mace I suggest:
closed cell foam
hot glue or contact cement
heavy wall 3/4"PVC pipe or rattan - your choice of length &
weight(remember it is your wrist that will be taking
duct tape - of your favorite colors

Cut closed cell foam into 4 equal triangles, 4x4x6". Glue the 6 inch
edges to one end of the PVC pipe/rattan, to form flanges. Duct tape
the whole thing.


ALL Equipment MUST be inspected BEFORE the Championship.  Much like
the fighters, please be sure to present your weapons for inspection
prior to the Championship or they will not be allowed on the field.
Weapons inspections will be announced through camp.

There will be EXTRA points awarded in the Equestrian Championship to
those that bring their own weapons and barding.  I highly suggest
checking out the above websites and have LOTS of fun!!

-- 
SMILES!!!
THL Freydis, BGB

~The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything;
they just make the best of everything they have.~



On 4/16/08, Freydis the Good <freydisthegood at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Greetings one and all citizens,
>
>
> Calling on all those with skills at riding and all horse enthusiasts.
>
>
> It is with great sadness that I announce our current Kingdom Equestrian
> Champion has had to leave our fair Kingdom in hast!  Don't be overly
> saddened though, it is to become a beast healer.  We are happy as we need
> more healers, however, this leaves our Kingdoms Stables & lands unprotected
> and in dyer need of a new Equestrian Champion.  I have heard rumors of
> Viking Raiders close at the boarders of our fair lands and challenge all
> that are able to make their way to Arn Hold to compete to find a new
> Equestrian Champion and dispose of the raiders!
>
>
>
> This year our EQ Championship will be open to ALL those interested ten years
> of age and older.   One need not HAVE to ride to compete, however, the
> faster your pace the more points you will score.  This year we have "mini"
> horse options for those that would prefer to keep their feet planted on the
> ground and still be able to take part in this test of horsemanship.  A one
> hour instruction & training class is REQUIRED PRIOR to the Championship for
> ALL those 10 years of age and older to become authorized Groundsmen/Handler
> wishing to compete and/or be arena helpers.  You MUST be authorized to be in
> the arena even if you are just helping.   Please contact ME (Freydis), your
> EMIC for more details on the Class.  Children ages 10-14 wanting to
> participate MUST be attended by a Parent through the ENTIRE class.  PARENTS,
> if your child is 10 years of age, this is a one time class that will
> authorize them to help us in the arena for up to 2 years.  ATTENDANCE IS
> HIGHLY ENCOURAGED and there will be bribes of chocolate and/or caramel for
> everyone in attendance.  The class will be held Saturday morning 8AM SHARP.
> Please be sure to wear protective foot wear!
>
>
>
> The challenge course will be themed as a Viking RAID.  The Vikings have
> entered you lands and it's up to you to SAVE as much as you can!  Covertly
> disguising yourself as a Viking Raider you must collect more bounty than the
> real Raiders, capture slaves(rescue really) and be the first to get it all
> safely back to your boat before being discovered!
>
>
>
> Two separate courses will consist of several different obstacles and be
> timed.  Obstacles to include beheading the enemy, woods trail, rescuing
> either Princess Tianna or Prince Timmer, bridge crossing, fight & chop your
> way through reeds, water crossing, kill the alert flag messenger (javelin
> throw), collecting jewels & treasure and loading your horse, Princess Tianna
> or Prince Timmer and bounty into a ship set to sail.  Extra points will be
> given for those that build & bring their own weapons, saddle bags,
> pageantry, presentation, safely rescuing TRH's and the most BOUNTY.
>
>
>
> Rental horses are available; please email Freydis for price list and horse
> availability & compatibility.  Reservations would be much appreciated by May
> 10th so we know how many horses to make available & ready.
>
>
>
> CHILDREN and the Equestrian AREA – working / watching / competing:
>
> There is a STRICT policy that any children under the age of 15 years old
> MUST have a parent VERY CLOSE with them at all times when around the
> Equestrian area.  Also, any children that enter the arena that have not been
> authorized as Groundsmen to help will be asked to LEAVE site NO WARNINGS.
> If your child is participating in the Championship, Parents must be at their
> side until they enter the arena.  Mischievous or unattended children near
> the arena will just be either drawn & quartered OR added to my list of
> involuntary slaves.
>
> --
> SMILES!!!
> THL Freydis, BGB
>
> ~The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything;
> they just make the best of everything they have.~