[Artemisia] Prize Tournament Announced! (September 26, in Boise, Idaho)

[Richard Samul]

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> On Aug 25, 2015, at 5:13 PM, Jeanine Schlauch <jeanines at cableone.net> wrote:
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> I'm posting this on behalf of my beloved husband. I'm hoping the pictures come through, but if they don't and you'd like to see the pdf version, please let me know. 
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> Morgan du Marc 
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> Arn Hold 
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> Prize Tournament Announced! 
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> I, Viscount Etienne Dupre, Knight of the realm and member of the most noble order of the Pelican, declare a tournament is to be held! 
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> It has been 20 years since I was honored by the Crown with my elevation to the Station of Knight. To celebrate this anniversary, I am pleased to invite all to participate in a feat of those arms related to the profession of Knighthood. The winner of which will receive a prize worthy of the effort. 
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> This tourney is to be held at one of our favorite public events, The Museum Comes to Life in Boise, ID (Known in the SCA as the Barony of Arn Hold) on Saturday, September 26 th, 2015. 
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> This tourney is not about the deadliest combatant. Rather, all will be judged on their chivalry, comportment and for a lack of a better word, showmanship. This is a public demo with thousands of people passing through our medieval encampment on this day. They come to see re-enactors from all time periods and the most excellent Barony of Arn Hold is often the largest group there. It is our duty to both inform and entertain those unfortunate enough not to have visited the current middle ages until that day. 
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> So let’s see YOUR show! 
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> Tournament Style 
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> This is an unstructured tourney. We will begin the fighting at 11am and end at 3pm. Over the course of the day, both visitors and SCA populace will be able to vote for the heavy fighter they enjoyed watching the most. (1 vote per person please). The more you fight, the more you interact with the crowd, the better show you put on, the more votes you will get. You don’t need to win the fights, just put on a show for the crowd. Have fun making great (and publicly appropriate) challenges! Glorious deaths! Varied weapon styles! Come dressed in your best armor and show your stuff to an eager crowd. Be the Legionnaire, be the Crusader, be the guy in shiny Gothic armor, or yes, even the fierce Viking. 
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> At 3pm, we will stop the voting and determine the winner based on votes. 
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> Not fighting? Come in your best garb and add to the medieval atmosphere. Interact with the public and show off your crafts and vote for the most worthy combatant of the day! 
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> When: Saturday, September 26, 2015. 
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> All day event. Fighting starts at 11am. 
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> Where: Julia Davis Park (by the Boise Zoo) 
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> Boise, ID 
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> Important details 
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> This is a day event in a public park catering to a public audience. No camping. Pavilions will be set up with some common ones available. If you intend to set up a pavilion/shade you MUST contact us in advance as space is limited. It must be period in appearance, no pop-ups! Since this is public, be sure to keep your area neat and free from modern items as possible. (Use a period looking mug not the plastic water bottle, for example.) If you arrive after 9am, parking can be a challenge, so be prepared to drop your gear (have someone watch it) then go park. 
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> So what’s this “prize” you ask….. 
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> The Prize 
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> Since this was my 20 th year, I figured we should do a grand display. 
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> First, there is this Lund stool: 
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> Then I added a 4 legged stool: 
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> Then figured it needed a table: 
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> Then I decided it was missing a 6 board chest: 
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> Finally, I thought it needed some shade so I added a 10x10 “sail”: 
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> Oh why not… 
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> AN ENTIRE VIKING DAY CAMP!!!! (Fenris not included) 
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> And it all breaks down into this (including the poles): 
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> Yes, one person goes home with an entire Viking day camp just for showing the crowd what they enjoy doing. I, Sir Etienne, have final decision should there be a tie or decision needed. 
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> So come FIGHT, DISPLAY, SHOW, CHALLENGE , and have an otherwise grand time with the Barony of Arn Hold at the Museum Comes to Life! 
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> Feel free to contact me, Sir Etienne (mdvlman at cableone.net) should you have any questions about the tourney itself. You can reach the event/demo steward here: vonfoxridge at gmail.com .
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