[Artemisia] 1000 Eyes Baroness' Champion (repost with revision)

[Ken and Mindy Wilson]

As the long winter nights give way to the first rays of spring sunshine, Her
Excellency Ariel of York, Ninth Baroness of One Thousand Eyes, has declared
that joyous merrymaking and grand tournament are in order as she selects a
new champion to go forth and defend her honor from all challenges, martial
or otherwise.

In keeping with the tradition of this event, to be eligible to wear the
favor of Baroness' Champion the candidate must be a member of the Barony of
One Thousand Eyes, compete in armored combat tournament, display an Arts &
Sciences creation, and complete the Baroness' quest.

Her Excellency of One Thousand Eyes further decrees that while you must be a
member of Her populace to win the title of champion, that all good gentle
folk are invited to come and compete in the tournament and display their
many and diverse works of art for the enjoyment of all. Indeed, she
challenges the artisans and warriors of Artemisia to come and test the
mettle of those who would lay claim to the post of Her Champion, for she
believes that it is through challenge that prowess of arm and mind are
attained.

The armored combat tournament will be fought with 5 weapons styles: Weapon &
shield, single weapon, Sword & broken lance, great weapon, and spear at
barricade. The broken lance will be provided, and combatants are reminded to
bring gauntlets. The format of the tourney will be decided on the field,
based on the number of combatants and Her Excellency's whim.

The Arts & Sciences display will not require documentation. Her Excellency
has requested that candidates for Baroness' Champion include a brief
explanation (1-2 paragraphs) of their work.

For the Baroness' quest, Her Excellency has decreed that the candidates must
demonstrate the virtues of chivalry outside the tourney field. To wit, they
must demonstrate charity by bringing a donation of canned food for the local
food bank, they must demonstrate courtesy by reciting a verse, sing a song,
dance, or otherwise entertaining, and they must demonstrate nobility by
teaching a child a skill or concept related to chivalry.

The event begins at 10 AM, lists open immediately following a brief opening
court.

Site: American Legion Hall in Blackfoot, Idaho.

Directions: From I-15 take exit 93 and follow Judicial to W. Main, turn
left, proceed to Alice and turn right.
Go to the four way stop at Fisher and turn left.
The American Legion Hall is on the right.
This site is Discreetly Damp, period containers please.


Site fees: $6, $3 for youth 6-14. There is no fee for youth 5 and younger. 3
dollar nonmember surcharge applies, as always.

There will be a feast in the evening, limited to 60 guests. Feast fee is $7,
and pre-registration for feast can be mailed to the One Thousand Eyes Reeve.
Please be sure to include a name, contact information, and number of
feasters that are being paid for.

Please make checks payable to the Barony of One Thousand Eyes, SCA, Inc.

Event Steward:
HL Marcello (MKA Ken Wilson), 243 Park Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201.
208-233-0248 (No calls after 10 pm, please)