[Artemisia] Castle Siege Post-Siege Revel - Final Announcement

[Tammy Anderson]

Castle Siege Post-Siege Revel
Shire of SilverKeep
July 22 - 24, 2011
 
Greetings unto the populace of our great Kingdom of Artemisia!  The Shire of 
SilverKeep would like to invite all the great and gentle nobles to attend the 
Cast Siege Post-Siege Revel!  We are no longer besieged and wish to celebrate!  
We have captured our enemies’ weapons and gold and wish to share it with our 
cousins across the kingdom!
The site (Rocky Creek Farm) opens at noon, and the fun begins immediately with 
armour inspections.  As we have relieved our proud enemy of his ill-gotten gold, 
we will be offering a $100 prize purse for the fighter amassing the most wins 
during the combat matches.  There will also be a special game for the ladies, 
who must choose a lord (and his service) who will be her champion in claiming 
the cash prize.  The winner of Friday night’s Torchlight Tournament will become 
our “Revel King.”  “His Royal Madness” will choose a consort and preside over 
the remainder of the event, unless, of course, someone can beat him at 
thumb-wrestling during the Crown Challenges on Saturday.  There will be medieval 
games, including but not limited to Gluckhaus, Fox and Geese, and Nine Men’s 
Morris, medieval card games, and lawn games, such as bocce ball, croquet, and 
tug-of-war.  A simple dinner will be served, bards will compete for a prize, and 
dancers will entertain for the remainder of the evening.
Saturday will be a very full day, so rise early and join us for breakfast.  The 
gaming tables will be open, as will the lawn games and combat matches.  Dance 
classes will be taught as well.  The Jousting tournament and Equestrian events 
will open; our ponies have been in storage all winter and in desperate need of 
exercise (and dusting).  The tournament to name our Rapier Champion will be 
held, as well as the Crown Challenges (all may challenge the Revel King for his 
“Crown,” and the mock siege battle will begin.
Following “Court” and the awarding of the booty, a feast prepared by one of the 
finest kitchens in the Shire will be served.  The menu includes salad, pot 
roast, roasted potatoes and vegetables, bread, and apple crisp with whipped 
cream.  M’Lord Robert, Scottish fiddler extraordinaire, will serenade during 
feast.  After dinner, Maitresse Tanglwyst de Holloway and Lord Eadric 
Hamersmithe will be on hand to run the Masked Ball, and a brewer’s contest will 
be held. 

The Rocky Creek Farm site (34297 Frontage Road, Bozeman, Montana 59715) will 
open at 12:00 p.m. on Friday and closes at noon on Sunday.  We are just 10 
minutes from Bozeman for last minute necessities.  The site is wet, but please 
use period containers.  Pets are allowed; please be responsible.  Merchants are 
most welcome!  Fires are allowed in above-ground pits only.  
Finally, to raise funds for the Shire, the Sheriff will be on hand to lock up 
troublesome revelers in the stocks.  You can pay him to put your favorite unruly 
in the stocks, or perhaps you’ll have to bribe the Sheriff to keep you out of 
the stocks.
Site Fees:  Adults: $13.00. Children 5-15: $6.00.  Children under 5 are guests 
of the Shire. The Family Cap is $32.00.  A $5.00 non-member surcharge will 
apply. Day fees are $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 5 – 15.  Please make 
checks payable to SCA Inc, Shire of SilverKeep.  Friday night dinner and 
Saturday morning breakfast are included in your site fees.
Feast Fees:  $10.00.  Only a few spots are left, so call me immediately 
(406-539-0749).  For more information, please contact me at 
tanderson1028 at yahoo.com.
Site Directions:  The site is Rocky Creek Farm.  Take your best route to 
Bozeman, Montana and connect with I-90.  From the west, take Exit # 313 off I-90 
(Bear Canyon Road).  Turn left at the stop sign off the exit.  Turn left again 
(this is Frontage Road).  Travel 0.8 miles and turn right at Rocky Creek Farm, 
following signs to the event area.  From the East:  Exit # 313 off I-90 (Bear 
Canyon Road).  Turn left at the stop sign off the exit.  Turn left again (this 
is Frontage Road).  Travel 0.8 miles and turn right at Rocky Creek Farm, 
following signs to the event area.
Event/Feast Steward:        Lady Tammy of SilverKeep; Telephone:  (406) 
539-0749; Email:  tanderson1028 at yahoo.com