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The Golden Sling of Ansteorra

2026-05-01T01:28:40Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
The Golden Sling of Ansteorra is a continuation of the Golden Thrown Weapons of Ansteorra. A brain child of [[Jonathan of York]] and [[Romanius Vesperianus]], the golden sling is the first golden weapon designed to be used in any challenge. 

The sling itself is 100% cotton thread that was woven using multiple forms to create a truly unique design. the primary cord is a 8 string Kumihimo cord. The cradle (or pouch) is 2x 4 cord lucet cords connected across the center with a flat solomon weave. Additional solomon weave is used to re-enforce the transitions moments between kumihimo and lucet weaves. The retention cord (finger loop side) is a spiral solomon weave while the release cord (knot side) is a 10 string golden spiral kumihimo ending with a simple whip cracker. It is designed to throw our currently approved SCA ammo (tennis balls).
 

==Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Sling is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Sling'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Sling may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the sling from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Sling is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.) A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Sling can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Slings and Ammo must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an sling and works like a sling, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Sling may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the sling's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Sling shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Sling to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the sling has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the sling will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the sling may modify the sling as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear.

==Ammo==
-Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. 
-All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. 
-Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. 
-Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. 
-Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. 
-Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Axe of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image: Golden Sling Premier Holder- Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg.png| Golden Sling Premier Holder: Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg
image: Goldent Sling.png| The Golden Sling
image: |
</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Oct 4th 2025 || [[Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg ]] || Namron Protectorate || Premier Tournament Glow and Throw-3 round tournament. glowing ammo, glowing ground and hanging targets, and a radioactive mutant bunny to break the double tie.
|-
| 2nd|| Oct 25th, 2025 || [[Órlaith inghean Uí hUallacháin]] || Eldern Hills Samhain || First to hit a small target at 20 yards
|-
| 3nd|| Nov 1st, 2025 || [[Ebergardis von Zell]] || Bjornsborg Fall Faire || First to hit a foam ground hog-crowds judgement
|-
| 4th|| Feb 21st, 2026 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || First to Knock the radio active bunny (RAB) off his seat wins. at 20 ft
|-
|-
| 5th|| April 25th, 2026 || [[Vincenti da Murano]] || Beltane || Duelling Slings at 25 yards. cant step out of hula-hoop. first blood loses. can catch other throwers ball and they are out.
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==

-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Sling of Ansteorra

2026-05-01T01:28:25Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
The Golden Sling of Ansteorra is a continuation of the Golden Thrown Weapons of Ansteorra. A brain child of [[Jonathan of York]] and [[Romanius Vesperianus]], the golden sling is the first golden weapon designed to be used in any challenge. 

The sling itself is 100% cotton thread that was woven using multiple forms to create a truly unique design. the primary cord is a 8 string Kumihimo cord. The cradle (or pouch) is 2x 4 cord lucet cords connected across the center with a flat solomon weave. Additional solomon weave is used to re-enforce the transitions moments between kumihimo and lucet weaves. The retention cord (finger loop side) is a spiral solomon weave while the release cord (knot side) is a 10 string golden spiral kumihimo ending with a simple whip cracker. It is designed to throw our currently approved SCA ammo (tennis balls).
 

==Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Sling is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Sling'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Sling may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the sling from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Sling is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.) A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Sling can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Slings and Ammo must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an sling and works like a sling, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Sling may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the sling's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Sling shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Sling to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the sling has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the sling will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the sling may modify the sling as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear.

==Ammo==
-Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. 
-All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. 
-Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. 
-Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. 
-Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. 
-Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Axe of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image: Golden Sling Premier Holder- Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg.png| Golden Sling Premier Holder: Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg
image: Goldent Sling.png| The Golden Sling
image: |
</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Oct 4th 2025 || [[Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg ]] || Namron Protectorate || Premier Tournament Glow and Throw-3 round tournament. glowing ammo, glowing ground and hanging targets, and a radioactive mutant bunny to break the double tie.
|-
| 2nd|| Oct 25th, 2025 || [[Órlaith inghean Uí hUallacháin]] || Eldern Hills Samhain || First to hit a small target at 20 yards
|-
| 3nd|| Nov 1st, 2025 || [[Ebergardis von Zell]] || Bjornsborg Fall Faire || First to hit a foam ground hog-crowds judgement
|-
| 4th|| Feb 21st, 2026 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || First to Knock the radio active bunny (RAB) off his seat wins. at 20 ft
|-
|-
| 5th|| April 25th, 2026 || [[ Vincenti da Murano ]] || Beltane || Duelling Slings at 25 yards. cant step out of hula-hoop. first blood loses. can catch other throwers ball and they are out.
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==

-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Sling of Ansteorra

2026-05-01T01:26:45Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
The Golden Sling of Ansteorra is a continuation of the Golden Thrown Weapons of Ansteorra. A brain child of [[Jonathan of York]] and [[Romanius Vesperianus]], the golden sling is the first golden weapon designed to be used in any challenge. 

The sling itself is 100% cotton thread that was woven using multiple forms to create a truly unique design. the primary cord is a 8 string Kumihimo cord. The cradle (or pouch) is 2x 4 cord lucet cords connected across the center with a flat solomon weave. Additional solomon weave is used to re-enforce the transitions moments between kumihimo and lucet weaves. The retention cord (finger loop side) is a spiral solomon weave while the release cord (knot side) is a 10 string golden spiral kumihimo ending with a simple whip cracker. It is designed to throw our currently approved SCA ammo (tennis balls).
 

==Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Sling is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Sling'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Sling may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the sling from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Sling is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.) A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Sling can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Slings and Ammo must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an sling and works like a sling, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Sling may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the sling's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Sling shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Sling to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the sling has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the sling will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the sling may modify the sling as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear.

==Ammo==
-Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. 
-All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. 
-Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. 
-Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. 
-Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. 
-Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Axe of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image: Golden Sling Premier Holder- Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg.png| Golden Sling Premier Holder: Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg
image: Goldent Sling.png| The Golden Sling
image: |
</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Oct 4th 2025 || [[Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg ]] || Namron Protectorate || Premier Tournament Glow and Throw-3 round tournament. glowing ammo, glowing ground and hanging targets, and a radioactive mutant bunny to break the double tie.
|-
| 2nd|| Oct 25th, 2025 || [[Órlaith inghean Uí hUallacháin]] || Eldern Hills Samhain || First to hit a small target at 20 yards
|-
| 3nd|| Nov 1st, 2025 || [[Ebergardis von Zell]] || Bjornsborg Fall Faire || First to hit a foam ground hog-crowds judgement
|-
| 4th|| Feb 21st, 2026 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || First to Knock the radio active bunny (RAB) off his seat wins. at 20 ft
|-
|-
| 5th|| April 25th, 2026 || [[Vinny ]] || Beltane || Duelling Slings at 25 yards. cant step out of hula-hoop. first blood loses. can catch other throwers ball and they are out.
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==

-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Spear of Ansteorra

2026-04-17T14:34:37Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Spear of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom].

On September 17, 2022, the Tourney of the Golden Spear of Ansteorra was held at the 35th Defender of the fort in Livingston Texas in the Barony of [[Raven's Fort]] with [[Evan Kragssen]] winning the tournament. 

==Golden Spear of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Spear of your Kingdom is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Spear'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Spear may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the spear from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Spear is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Spear can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an spear and throws like an spear, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Spear may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the spear's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Spear shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Spear to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the spear has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the spear will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the spear may modify the spear as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Spear of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image:Evan_Kragssen_Golden_Spear.jpg | Evan Kragssen - First holder of the Golden Spear of Ansteorra
image: |
image: |
image: |
image: |
image: |
</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Caption text
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenges
|-
| 1st|| Sept 17, 2022 || [[Evan Kragssen]] || Defender of the Fort || Tournament
|-
| 2nd || Jan 14, 2023 || [[Úlfeiðr á Þróndheimi]] || Coronation
|-
| 3rd || Sep 03, 2023 || [[Jonathan of York]] || War of Legends || Highest points hula hoop ground targets at 10ft and 20 ft
|-
| 4th || Oct 23, 2023 || [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Samhain || Tightest grouping of 3 beyond 30 ft ---Won Hat Trick
|-
| 5th || Feb 24, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || Tournament: Distance throwing accuracy
|-
| 6th || March 12, 2024 || [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || Closest Grouping on War points target
|-
| 7th || March 12, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || War Points 3x
|-
| 8th || March 12, 2024 || [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 9th || March 12, 2024 || [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || War Points --- WON Trifecta
|-
| 10th || March 12, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 11th || March 12, 2024 || [[Dennis O'Maille]] || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 12th || May 3, 2024 || [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Beltane || Spang Around the World
|-
| 13th || May 25, 2024 || [[Patric Rick Breslin]] || Warlord || Storm the Castle Tournament
|-
| 14th || June 24, 2024 || [[Ebergardis von Zell]] || Bordermarch Baronial || Closest Grouping of 3 Spears targets over 15 ft away.
|-
| 15th || Nov 22, 2024 || [[Gilli Refsson]] || War of the Rams || You sank my battleship
|-
|16th || Nov 23, 2024 || [[Karl bogsveigir Thorgeirsson]] || War of the Rams || A viking string throw with the smallest grouping wins.
|-
|17th || Feb 15, 2025 || [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Battle of the Pines || Long distance throw off a center line tournament. He gave the Golden spear to Jonathan of York to hold a new tournament at a later date.
|-
|18th || Feb 23rd, 2025 || [[Bridgette of York]] || Northkeep Barony Missile Practice || Venn Diagram hula hoop challenge with a double tie breaker (closest to a a random spear throw by the judge)
|-
|19th || Mar 12th, 2025 || [[Aki Seulf]] || Gulf Wars || First to stick a haybale at 25 ft, off hand.
|-
|20th || April 19th, 2025 || [[Henri Lefavbre]] || Stargate Baronial || closest to a ring without going inside the ring at 35 ft.
|-
|21st || Oct 4th, 2025 || [[Susan the Curious]] || Namron Protectorate || glow and throw night tournament. 2 rounds most points. (spearing the radioactive mutant bunny clinched it)
|-
|22nd || Feb 8th, 2026|| [[Facon du Pray ]] || Northkeep Practice || 30ft line. Every 5 feet down was a point, every foot away from the line was a minus point.
|-
|23rd || Mar 18th, 2026|| [[Dýrrfinna Orðlokarr]] || Gulf War || Most points on the Spinning Spear Target-one pt for knocking a target off, additional points for spears sticking in the target on the ground
|-
|24th || Mar 19th, 2026|| [[Aki Seulf]] || Gulf War || Most points on the Spinning Spear Target-one pt for knocking a target off, additional points for spears sticking in the target on the ground
|-
|25th || April 12th, 2026|| [[Panterius Exenos]] || Bordermarch Practice || throwing 4 spears as far as possible, with tip in the ground.
|-
|26th || April 12th, 2026|| [[Aki Seulf]] || Bordermarch Practice || taking turns throwing spears into 3 small hula hoops at different distances, first in all three won
|}
 

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

The Golden Spear of Ansteorra

2026-04-17T14:12:59Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Spear of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom].

On September 17, 2022, the Tourney of the Golden Spear of Ansteorra was held at the 35th Defender of the fort in Livingston Texas in the Barony of [[Raven's Fort]] with [[Evan Kragssen]] winning the tournament. 

==Golden Spear of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Spear of your Kingdom is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Spear'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Spear may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the spear from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Spear is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Spear can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an spear and throws like an spear, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Spear may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the spear's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Spear shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Spear to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the spear has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the spear will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the spear may modify the spear as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Spear of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image:Evan_Kragssen_Golden_Spear.jpg | Evan Kragssen - First holder of the Golden Spear of Ansteorra
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[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenges
|-
| 1st|| Sept 17, 2022 || [[Evan Kragssen]] || Defender of the Fort || Tournament
|-
| 2nd || Jan 14, 2023 || [[Úlfeiðr á Þróndheimi]] || Coronation
|-
| 3rd || Sep 03, 2023 || [[Jonathan of York]] || War of Legends || Highest points hula hoop ground targets at 10ft and 20 ft
|-
| 4th || Oct 23, 2023 || [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Samhain || Tightest grouping of 3 beyond 30 ft ---Won Hat Trick
|-
| 5th || Feb 24, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || Tournament: Distance throwing accuracy
|-
| 6th || March 12, 2024 || [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || Closest Grouping on War points target
|-
| 7th || March 12, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || War Points 3x
|-
| 8th || March 12, 2024 || [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 9th || March 12, 2024 || [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || War Points --- WON Trifecta
|-
| 10th || March 12, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 11th || March 12, 2024 || [[Dennis O'Maille]] || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 12th || May 3, 2024 || [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Beltane || Spang Around the World
|-
| 13th || May 25, 2024 || [[Patric Rick Breslin]] || Warlord || Storm the Castle Tournament
|-
| 14th || June 24, 2024 || [[Ebergardis von Zell]] || Bordermarch Baronial || Closest Grouping of 3 Spears targets over 15 ft away.
|-
| 15th || Nov 22, 2024 || [[Gilli Refsson]] || War of the Rams || You sank my battleship
|-
|16th || Nov 23, 2024 || [[Karl bogsveigir Thorgeirsson]] || War of the Rams || A viking string throw with the smallest grouping wins.
|-
|17th || Feb 15, 2025 || [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Battle of the Pines || Long distance throw off a center line tournament. He gave the Golden spear to Jonathan of York to hold a new tournament at a later date.
|-
|18th || Feb 23rd, 2025 || [[Bridgette of York]] || Northkeep Barony Missile Practice || Venn Diagram hula hoop challenge with a double tie breaker (closest to a a random spear throw by the judge)
|-
|19th || Mar 12th, 2025 || [[Aki Seulf]] || Gulf Wars || First to stick a haybale at 25 ft, off hand.
|-
|20th || April 19th, 2025 || [[Henri Lefavbre]] || Stargate Baronial || closest to a ring without going inside the ring at 35 ft.
|-
|21st || Oct 4th, 2025 || [[Susan the Curious]] || Namron Protectorate || glow and throw night tournament. 2 rounds most points. (spearing the radioactive mutant bunny clinched it)
|-
|22nd || Feb 8th, 2026|| [[Facon du Pray ]] || Northkeep Practice || 30ft line. Every 5 feet down was a point, every foot away from the line was a minus point.
|-
|23rd || Mar 18th, 2026|| [[Dýrrfinna Orðlokarr]] || Gulf War || Most points on the Spinning Spear Target-one pt for knocking a target off, additional points for spears sticking in the target on the ground
|-
|23rd || Mar 19th, 2026|| [[Aki Seulf]] || Gulf War || Most points on the Spinning Spear Target-one pt for knocking a target off, additional points for spears sticking in the target on the ground
|}
 

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

The Golden Spear of Ansteorra

2026-04-17T14:11:33Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Spear of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom].

On September 17, 2022, the Tourney of the Golden Spear of Ansteorra was held at the 35th Defender of the fort in Livingston Texas in the Barony of [[Raven's Fort]] with [[Evan Kragssen]] winning the tournament. 

==Golden Spear of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Spear of your Kingdom is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Spear'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Spear may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the spear from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Spear is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Spear can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an spear and throws like an spear, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Spear may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the spear's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Spear shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Spear to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the spear has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the spear will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the spear may modify the spear as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Spear of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image:Evan_Kragssen_Golden_Spear.jpg | Evan Kragssen - First holder of the Golden Spear of Ansteorra
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[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenges
|-
| 1st|| Sept 17, 2022 || [[Evan Kragssen]] || Defender of the Fort || Tournament
|-
| 2nd || Jan 14, 2023 || [[Úlfeiðr á Þróndheimi]] || Coronation
|-
| 3rd || Sep 03, 2023 || [[Jonathan of York]] || War of Legends || Highest points hula hoop ground targets at 10ft and 20 ft
|-
| 4th || Oct 23, 2023 || [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Samhain || Tightest grouping of 3 beyond 30 ft ---Won Hat Trick
|-
| 5th || Feb 24, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || Tournament: Distance throwing accuracy
|-
| 6th || March 12, 2024 || [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || Closest Grouping on War points target
|-
| 7th || March 12, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || War Points 3x
|-
| 8th || March 12, 2024 || [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 9th || March 12, 2024 || [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || War Points --- WON Trifecta
|-
| 10th || March 12, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 11th || March 12, 2024 || [[Dennis O'Maille]] || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 12th || May 3, 2024 || [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Beltane || Spang Around the World
|-
| 13th || May 25, 2024 || [[Patric Rick Breslin]] || Warlord || Storm the Castle Tournament
|-
| 14th || June 24, 2024 || [[Ebergardis von Zell]] || Bordermarch Baronial || Closest Grouping of 3 Spears targets over 15 ft away.
|-
| 15th || Nov 22, 2024 || [[Gilli Refsson]] || War of the Rams || You sank my battleship
|-
|16th || Nov 23, 2024 || [[Karl bogsveigir Thorgeirsson]] || War of the Rams || A viking string throw with the smallest grouping wins.
|-
|17th || Feb 15, 2025 || [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Battle of the Pines || Long distance throw off a center line tournament. He gave the Golden spear to Jonathan of York to hold a new tournament at a later date.
|-
|18th || Feb 23rd, 2025 || [[Bridgette of York]] || Northkeep Barony Missile Practice || Venn Diagram hula hoop challenge with a double tie breaker (closest to a a random spear throw by the judge)
|-
|19th || Mar 12th, 2025 || [[Aki Seulf]] || Gulf Wars || First to stick a haybale at 25 ft, off hand.
|-
|20th || April 19th, 2025 || [[Henri Lefavbre]] || Stargate Baronial || closest to a ring without going inside the ring at 35 ft.
|-
|21st || Oct 4th, 2025 || [[Susan the Curious]] || Namron Protectorate || glow and throw night tournament. 2 rounds most points. (spearing the radioactive mutant bunny clinched it)
|-
|22nd || Feb 8th, 2026|| [[Facon du Pray ]] || Northkeep Practice || 30ft line. Every 5 feet down was a point, every foot away from the line was a minus point.
|-
|23rd || Mar 18th, 2026|| [[Dýrrfinna Orðlokarr]] || Gulf War || Most points on the Spinning Spear Target-one pt for knocking a target off, additional points for spears sticking in the target on the ground
|}
 

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

The Golden Spear of Ansteorra

2026-04-17T14:10:27Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Spear of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom].

On September 17, 2022, the Tourney of the Golden Spear of Ansteorra was held at the 35th Defender of the fort in Livingston Texas in the Barony of [[Raven's Fort]] with [[Evan Kragssen]] winning the tournament. 

==Golden Spear of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Spear of your Kingdom is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Spear'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Spear may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the spear from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Spear is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Spear can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an spear and throws like an spear, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Spear may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the spear's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Spear shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Spear to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the spear has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the spear will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the spear may modify the spear as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Spear of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image:Evan_Kragssen_Golden_Spear.jpg | Evan Kragssen - First holder of the Golden Spear of Ansteorra
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[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenges
|-
| 1st|| Sept 17, 2022 || [[Evan Kragssen]] || Defender of the Fort || Tournament
|-
| 2nd || Jan 14, 2023 || [[Úlfeiðr á Þróndheimi]] || Coronation
|-
| 3rd || Sep 03, 2023 || [[Jonathan of York]] || War of Legends || Highest points hula hoop ground targets at 10ft and 20 ft
|-
| 4th || Oct 23, 2023 || [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Samhain || Tightest grouping of 3 beyond 30 ft ---Won Hat Trick
|-
| 5th || Feb 24, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || Tournament: Distance throwing accuracy
|-
| 6th || March 12, 2024 || [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || Closest Grouping on War points target
|-
| 7th || March 12, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || War Points 3x
|-
| 8th || March 12, 2024 || [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 9th || March 12, 2024 || [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || War Points --- WON Trifecta
|-
| 10th || March 12, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 11th || March 12, 2024 || [[Dennis O'Maille]] || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 12th || May 3, 2024 || [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Beltane || Spang Around the World
|-
| 13th || May 25, 2024 || [[Patric Rick Breslin]] || Warlord || Storm the Castle Tournament
|-
| 14th || June 24, 2024 || [[Ebergardis von Zell]] || Bordermarch Baronial || Closest Grouping of 3 Spears targets over 15 ft away.
|-
| 15th || Nov 22, 2024 || [[Gilli Refsson]] || War of the Rams || You sank my battleship
|-
|16th || Nov 23, 2024 || [[Karl bogsveigir Thorgeirsson]] || War of the Rams || A viking string throw with the smallest grouping wins.
|-
|17th || Feb 15, 2025 || [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Battle of the Pines || Long distance throw off a center line tournament. He gave the Golden spear to Jonathan of York to hold a new tournament at a later date.
|-
|18th || Feb 23rd, 2025 || [[Bridgette of York]] || Northkeep Barony Missile Practice || Venn Diagram hula hoop challenge with a double tie breaker (closest to a a random spear throw by the judge)
|-
|19th || Mar 12th, 2025 || [[Aki Seulf]] || Gulf Wars || First to stick a haybale at 25 ft, off hand.
|-
|20th || April 19th, 2025 || [[Henri Lefavbre]] || Stargate Baronial || closest to a ring without going inside the ring at 35 ft.
|-
|21st || Oct 4th, 2025 || [[Susan the Curious]] || Namron Protectorate || glow and throw night tournament. 2 rounds most points. (spearing the radioactive mutant bunny clinched it)
|-
|22nd || Feb 8th, 2026|| [[Facon du Pray ]] || Northkeep Practice || 30ft line. Every 5 feet down was a point, every foot away from the line was a minus point.
|-
|23rd || Mar 18th, 2026|| [[Dear Fyna ]] || Gulf War || Most points on the Spinning Spear Target-one pt for knocking a target off, additional points for spears sticking in the target on the ground
|}
 

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

The Golden Knife of Ansteorra

2026-04-06T00:19:10Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom].

In November of 2022, the first Tourney of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was to be held at [[War of the Rams]] IX in Colmesneil, TX in the Barony of [[Bordermarch]] but was canceled due to weather.

On January 14, 2023, the Tournament of the Golden Knife was held at Coronation and [[Jonathan of York]] won making him the Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra 

==Golden Knife of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Knife of Ansteorra is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Knife'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Knife may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the knife from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Knife is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Knife may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the knife can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an knife and throws like a knife, it's a knife. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Knife may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from Ansteorra or stops playing.

-The Golden Knife shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Knife to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the knife has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the knife will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the knife may modify the knife as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the knife. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Knife of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image:324678388_681977936739643_4966945290503073990_n(1).jpg | Queen Toryn Sevenstitches II blessing the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
image:325389422_1142706499755652_2563633816684172374_n.jpg | Jonathan of York - Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
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[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Jan 14, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Coronation || Top Score Tournament- Left, Right, both hands
|-
| 2nd|| Mar 14, 2023|| [[Ryan Savage|Captain Savage]] || Gulf Wars || Tick Tack Toe at 10ft
|-
| 3rd || Apr 30, 2023|| [[Saevarr Mani]] || Beltane
|-
| 4th || May 20, 2023|| [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Castellan
|-
| 5th|| Jul 22, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Kingdom Marshal Practice - Elfsea || Tick Tack Toe at 15 ft
|-
| 6th || Sep 02, 2023|| [[Úlfeiðr á Þróndheimi]] || War of Legends || Tick Tack Toe at 10 ft
|-
| 7th || Sep 30, 2023|| [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || Local Practice ||
|-
| 8th || Feb 24, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || tightest grouping of 3- left/right/center
|-
| 9th || March 13, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Gulf Wars || tightest grouping of 3 knives at 10ft
|-
| 10th || March 14, 2024|| [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || Walking throw @ 20ft, 15ft, hop throw at 10ft --- WON Hat Trick and Trifecta
|-
| 11th || March 15, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || closest grouping of 3 at 15 ft
|-
| 12th || April 20, 2024|| [[Ian Thornhill]] || Weisenfeuer Baronial || highest score with 1/2 spin at 10ft
|-
| 13th || July 14, 2024|| [[Isaac Bane]] || Local Practice || Tick Tack Toe @ 10 ft
|-
| 14th || Sept 7, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Elfsea Baronial College || first to hit all 6 vertical targets right to left
|-
| 15th || Oct 4th, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] ||Protectorate and Coranation || using each others knives, best card hand without seeing the cards before throwing
|-
| 16th || Oct 13th, 2024 || [[Karl Thorgeirsson|Karl Bogsveigir Thorgeirsson]] || Baronial Practise || most sticks out of 13 throws...tie breaker: closest to bullseye
|-
| 17th || Feb 15 2025 || Romanius Vesperianus || Battle of the Pines || modified Royal rounds tournament with spinning target on the 15ft distance. He gave the Golden Knife to HL Aki to hold a tournament at a later date.
|-
| 18th || Mar 1st 2025 || [[Edric Haldyn]] || Bordermarch Makers Day || Up to three knives. with 5 sets of throws. longest sting wrapped around knives won.
|-
| 19th || June 8th 2025 || [[Lorence Castellon]] || Summer crown Tournament || 9 throws, best score wins, 3 at 15 and 6 at 10 on a spinning target!
|-
| 20th || Oct 5th 2025 || [[Diego Fortuna]] || loch Soilleir's Practice || 9 throws at 10 ft, most bullseyes wins-bullseyes randomly placed!
|-
| 21st || Nov. 21st 2025 || [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || War ofthe Rams XII || standard royal round score, no twist
|-
| 22nd|| Feb 28th 2026 || [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Bjornsborg Spring Event || TBD
|-
| 23rd || Mar 29th 2026 || [[Zacharria Ynez de Balzan]] || Hellsgate: Commanders Crucible|| first to 5 on the wand target
|-
| 24th || Mar 29th 2026 || [[Elena MacEwan]] || Hellsgate: Commanders Crucible|| first to 10 score on the wand target
|-
|}

 

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]] and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]
 

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Knife of Ansteorra

2026-04-06T00:15:23Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom].

In November of 2022, the first Tourney of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was to be held at [[War of the Rams]] IX in Colmesneil, TX in the Barony of [[Bordermarch]] but was canceled due to weather.

On January 14, 2023, the Tournament of the Golden Knife was held at Coronation and [[Jonathan of York]] won making him the Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra 

==Golden Knife of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Knife of Ansteorra is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Knife'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Knife may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the knife from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Knife is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Knife may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the knife can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an knife and throws like a knife, it's a knife. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Knife may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from Ansteorra or stops playing.

-The Golden Knife shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Knife to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the knife has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the knife will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the knife may modify the knife as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the knife. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Knife of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image:324678388_681977936739643_4966945290503073990_n(1).jpg | Queen Toryn Sevenstitches II blessing the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
image:325389422_1142706499755652_2563633816684172374_n.jpg | Jonathan of York - Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
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</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Jan 14, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Coronation || Top Score Tournament- Left, Right, both hands
|-
| 2nd|| Mar 14, 2023|| [[Ryan Savage|Captain Savage]] || Gulf Wars || Tick Tack Toe at 10ft
|-
| 3rd || Apr 30, 2023|| [[Saevarr Mani]] || Beltane
|-
| 4th || May 20, 2023|| [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Castellan
|-
| 5th|| Jul 22, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Kingdom Marshal Practice - Elfsea || Tick Tack Toe at 15 ft
|-
| 6th || Sep 02, 2023|| [[Úlfeiðr á Þróndheimi]] || War of Legends || Tick Tack Toe at 10 ft
|-
| 7th || Sep 30, 2023|| [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || Local Practice ||
|-
| 8th || Feb 24, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || tightest grouping of 3- left/right/center
|-
| 9th || March 13, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Gulf Wars || tightest grouping of 3 knives at 10ft
|-
| 10th || March 14, 2024|| [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || Walking throw @ 20ft, 15ft, hop throw at 10ft --- WON Hat Trick and Trifecta
|-
| 11th || March 15, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || closest grouping of 3 at 15 ft
|-
| 12th || April 20, 2024|| [[Ian Thornhill]] || Weisenfeuer Baronial || highest score with 1/2 spin at 10ft
|-
| 13th || July 14, 2024|| [[Isaac Bane]] || Local Practice || Tick Tack Toe @ 10 ft
|-
| 14th || Sept 7, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Elfsea Baronial College || first to hit all 6 vertical targets right to left
|-
| 15th || Oct 4th, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] ||Protectorate and Coranation || using each others knives, best card hand without seeing the cards before throwing
|-
| 16th || Oct 13th, 2024 || [[Karl Thorgeirsson|Karl Bogsveigir Thorgeirsson]] || Baronial Practise || most sticks out of 13 throws...tie breaker: closest to bullseye
|-
| 17th || Feb 15 2025 || Romanius Vesperianus || Battle of the Pines || modified Royal rounds tournament with spinning target on the 15ft distance. He gave the Golden Knife to HL Aki to hold a tournament at a later date.
|-
| 18th || Mar 1st 2025 || [[Edric Haldyn]] || Bordermarch Makers Day || Up to three knives. with 5 sets of throws. longest sting wrapped around knives won.
|-
| 19th || June 8th 2025 || [[Lorence Castellon]] || Summer crown Tournament || 9 throws, best score wins, 3 at 15 and 6 at 10 on a spinning target!
|-
| 20th || Oct 5th 2025 || [[Diego Fortuna]] || loch Soilleir's Practice || 9 throws at 10 ft, most bullseyes wins-bullseyes randomly placed!
|-
| 21st || Nov. 21st 2025 || [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || War ofthe Rams XII || standard royal round score, no twist
|-
| 22nd|| Feb 28th 2026 || [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Bjornsborg Spring Event || TBD
|-
| 23rd || Mar 29th 2026 || [[Zacharria Ynez de Balzan]] || Hellsgate: Commanders Crucible|| max score of 6 throws with a wand target
|-
| 24th || Mar 29th 2026 || [[Elena MacEwan]] || Hellsgate: Commanders Crucible|| first to 10 score on the wand target
|-
|}

 

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]] and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]
 

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Knife of Ansteorra

2026-04-06T00:05:55Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom].

In November of 2022, the first Tourney of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was to be held at [[War of the Rams]] IX in Colmesneil, TX in the Barony of [[Bordermarch]] but was canceled due to weather.

On January 14, 2023, the Tournament of the Golden Knife was held at Coronation and [[Jonathan of York]] won making him the Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra 

==Golden Knife of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Knife of Ansteorra is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Knife'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Knife may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the knife from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Knife is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Knife may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the knife can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an knife and throws like a knife, it's a knife. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Knife may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from Ansteorra or stops playing.

-The Golden Knife shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Knife to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the knife has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the knife will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the knife may modify the knife as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the knife. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Knife of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image:324678388_681977936739643_4966945290503073990_n(1).jpg | Queen Toryn Sevenstitches II blessing the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
image:325389422_1142706499755652_2563633816684172374_n.jpg | Jonathan of York - Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
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</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Jan 14, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Coronation || Top Score Tournament- Left, Right, both hands
|-
| 2nd|| Mar 14, 2023|| [[Ryan Savage|Captain Savage]] || Gulf Wars || Tick Tack Toe at 10ft
|-
| 3rd || Apr 30, 2023|| [[Saevarr Mani]] || Beltane
|-
| 4th || May 20, 2023|| [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Castellan
|-
| 5th|| Jul 22, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Kingdom Marshal Practice - Elfsea || Tick Tack Toe at 15 ft
|-
| 6th || Sep 02, 2023|| [[Úlfeiðr á Þróndheimi]] || War of Legends || Tick Tack Toe at 10 ft
|-
| 7th || Sep 30, 2023|| [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || Local Practice ||
|-
| 8th || Feb 24, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || tightest grouping of 3- left/right/center
|-
| 9th || March 13, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Gulf Wars || tightest grouping of 3 knives at 10ft
|-
| 10th || March 14, 2024|| [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || Walking throw @ 20ft, 15ft, hop throw at 10ft --- WON Hat Trick and Trifecta
|-
| 11th || March 15, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || closest grouping of 3 at 15 ft
|-
| 12th || April 20, 2024|| [[Ian Thornhill]] || Weisenfeuer Baronial || highest score with 1/2 spin at 10ft
|-
| 13th || July 14, 2024|| [[Isaac Bane]] || Local Practice || Tick Tack Toe @ 10 ft
|-
| 14th || Sept 7, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Elfsea Baronial College || first to hit all 6 vertical targets right to left
|-
| 15th || Oct 4th, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] ||Protectorate and Coranation || using each others knives, best card hand without seeing the cards before throwing
|-
| 16th || Oct 13th, 2024 || [[Karl Thorgeirsson|Karl Bogsveigir Thorgeirsson]] || Baronial Practise || most sticks out of 13 throws...tie breaker: closest to bullseye
|-
| 17th || Feb 15 2025 || Romanius Vesperianus || Battle of the Pines || modified Royal rounds tournament with spinning target on the 15ft distance. He gave the Golden Knife to HL Aki to hold a tournament at a later date.
|-
| 18th || Mar 1st 2025 || [[Edric Haldyn]] || Bordermarch Makers Day || Up to three knives. with 5 sets of throws. longest sting wrapped around knives won.
|-
| 19th || June 8th 2025 || [[Lorence Castellon]] || Summer crown Tournament || 9 throws, best score wins, 3 at 15 and 6 at 10 on a spinning target!
|-
| 20th || Oct 5th 2025 || [[Diego Fortuna]] || loch Soilleir's Practice || 9 throws at 10 ft, most bullseyes wins-bullseyes randomly placed!
|-
| 21st || Nov. 21st 2025 || [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || War ofthe Rams XII || standard royal round score, no twist
|-
| 22nd|| Feb 28th 2026 || [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Bjornsborg Spring Event || TBD
|-
| 23rd || Mar 29th 2026 || [[Zacharria Ynez de Balzan]] || Hellsgate: Commanders Crucible|| max score of 6 throws with a wand target
|-
|}

 

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]] and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]
 

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Knife of Ansteorra

2026-04-06T00:02:43Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom].

In November of 2022, the first Tourney of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was to be held at [[War of the Rams]] IX in Colmesneil, TX in the Barony of [[Bordermarch]] but was canceled due to weather.

On January 14, 2023, the Tournament of the Golden Knife was held at Coronation and [[Jonathan of York]] won making him the Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra 

==Golden Knife of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Knife of Ansteorra is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Knife'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Knife may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the knife from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Knife is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Knife may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the knife can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an knife and throws like a knife, it's a knife. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Knife may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from Ansteorra or stops playing.

-The Golden Knife shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Knife to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the knife has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the knife will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the knife may modify the knife as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the knife. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Knife of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image:324678388_681977936739643_4966945290503073990_n(1).jpg | Queen Toryn Sevenstitches II blessing the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
image:325389422_1142706499755652_2563633816684172374_n.jpg | Jonathan of York - Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
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</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Jan 14, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Coronation || Top Score Tournament- Left, Right, both hands
|-
| 2nd|| Mar 14, 2023|| [[Ryan Savage|Captain Savage]] || Gulf Wars || Tick Tack Toe at 10ft
|-
| 3rd || Apr 30, 2023|| [[Saevarr Mani]] || Beltane
|-
| 4th || May 20, 2023|| [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Castellan
|-
| 5th|| Jul 22, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Kingdom Marshal Practice - Elfsea || Tick Tack Toe at 15 ft
|-
| 6th || Sep 02, 2023|| [[Úlfeiðr á Þróndheimi]] || War of Legends || Tick Tack Toe at 10 ft
|-
| 7th || Sep 30, 2023|| [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || Local Practice ||
|-
| 8th || Feb 24, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || tightest grouping of 3- left/right/center
|-
| 9th || March 13, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Gulf Wars || tightest grouping of 3 knives at 10ft
|-
| 10th || March 14, 2024|| [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || Walking throw @ 20ft, 15ft, hop throw at 10ft --- WON Hat Trick and Trifecta
|-
| 11th || March 15, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || closest grouping of 3 at 15 ft
|-
| 12th || April 20, 2024|| [[Ian Thornhill]] || Weisenfeuer Baronial || highest score with 1/2 spin at 10ft
|-
| 13th || July 14, 2024|| [[Isaac Bane]] || Local Practice || Tick Tack Toe @ 10 ft
|-
| 14th || Sept 7, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Elfsea Baronial College || first to hit all 6 vertical targets right to left
|-
| 15th || Oct 4th, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] ||Protectorate and Coranation || using each others knives, best card hand without seeing the cards before throwing
|-
| 16th || Oct 13th, 2024 || [[Karl Thorgeirsson|Karl Bogsveigir Thorgeirsson]] || Baronial Practise || most sticks out of 13 throws...tie breaker: closest to bullseye
|-
| 17th || Feb 15 2025 || Romanius Vesperianus || Battle of the Pines || modified Royal rounds tournament with spinning target on the 15ft distance. He gave the Golden Knife to HL Aki to hold a tournament at a later date.
|-
| 18th || Mar 1st 2025 || [[Edric Haldyn]] || Bordermarch Makers Day || Up to three knives. with 5 sets of throws. longest sting wrapped around knives won.
|-
| 19th || June 8th 2025 || [[Lorence Castellon]] || Summer crown Tournament || 9 throws, best score wins, 3 at 15 and 6 at 10 on a spinning target!
|-
| 20th || Oct 5th 2025 || [[Diego Fortuna]] || loch Soilleir's Practice || 9 throws at 10 ft, most bullseyes wins-bullseyes randomly placed!
|-
| 21st || Nov. 21st 2025 || [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || War ofthe Rams XII || standard royal round score, no twist
|-
| 22nd|| Feb 28th 2026 || [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Bjornsborg Spring Event || TBD
|-
| 23rd || Mar 29th 2026 || [[Zacharria Ynez de Balzan]] || Hellsgate: Commanders Crucible||
|-
|}

 

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]] and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]
 

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Knife of Ansteorra

2026-04-06T00:00:33Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom].

In November of 2022, the first Tourney of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was to be held at [[War of the Rams]] IX in Colmesneil, TX in the Barony of [[Bordermarch]] but was canceled due to weather.

On January 14, 2023, the Tournament of the Golden Knife was held at Coronation and [[Jonathan of York]] won making him the Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra 

==Golden Knife of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Knife of Ansteorra is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Knife'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Knife may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the knife from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Knife is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Knife may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the knife can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an knife and throws like a knife, it's a knife. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Knife may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from Ansteorra or stops playing.

-The Golden Knife shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Knife to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the knife has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the knife will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the knife may modify the knife as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the knife. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Knife of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image:324678388_681977936739643_4966945290503073990_n(1).jpg | Queen Toryn Sevenstitches II blessing the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
image:325389422_1142706499755652_2563633816684172374_n.jpg | Jonathan of York - Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
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</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Jan 14, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Coronation || Top Score Tournament- Left, Right, both hands
|-
| 2nd|| Mar 14, 2023|| [[Ryan Savage|Captain Savage]] || Gulf Wars || Tick Tack Toe at 10ft
|-
| 3rd || Apr 30, 2023|| [[Saevarr Mani]] || Beltane
|-
| 4th || May 20, 2023|| [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Castellan
|-
| 5th|| Jul 22, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Kingdom Marshal Practice - Elfsea || Tick Tack Toe at 15 ft
|-
| 6th || Sep 02, 2023|| [[Úlfeiðr á Þróndheimi]] || War of Legends || Tick Tack Toe at 10 ft
|-
| 7th || Sep 30, 2023|| [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || Local Practice ||
|-
| 8th || Feb 24, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || tightest grouping of 3- left/right/center
|-
| 9th || March 13, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Gulf Wars || tightest grouping of 3 knives at 10ft
|-
| 10th || March 14, 2024|| [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || Walking throw @ 20ft, 15ft, hop throw at 10ft --- WON Hat Trick and Trifecta
|-
| 11th || March 15, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || closest grouping of 3 at 15 ft
|-
| 12th || April 20, 2024|| [[Ian Thornhill]] || Weisenfeuer Baronial || highest score with 1/2 spin at 10ft
|-
| 13th || July 14, 2024|| [[Isaac Bane]] || Local Practice || Tick Tack Toe @ 10 ft
|-
| 14th || Sept 7, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Elfsea Baronial College || first to hit all 6 vertical targets right to left
|-
| 15th || Oct 4th, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] ||Protectorate and Coranation || using each others knives, best card hand without seeing the cards before throwing
|-
| 16th || Oct 13th, 2024 || [[Karl Thorgeirsson|Karl Bogsveigir Thorgeirsson]] || Baronial Practise || most sticks out of 13 throws...tie breaker: closest to bullseye
|-
| 17th || Feb 15 2025 || Romanius Vesperianus || Battle of the Pines || modified Royal rounds tournament with spinning target on the 15ft distance. He gave the Golden Knife to HL Aki to hold a tournament at a later date.
|-
| 18th || Mar 1st 2025 || [[Edric Haldyn]] || Bordermarch Makers Day || Up to three knives. with 5 sets of throws. longest sting wrapped around knives won.
|-
| 19th || June 8th 2025 || [[Lorence Castellon]] || Summer crown Tournament || 9 throws, best score wins, 3 at 15 and 6 at 10 on a spinning target!
|-
| 20th || Oct 5th 2025 || [[Diego Fortuna]] || loch Soilleir's Practice || 9 throws at 10 ft, most bullseyes wins-bullseyes randomly placed!
|-
| 21st || Nov. 21st 2025 || [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || War ofthe Rams XII || standard royal round score, no twist
|-
| 22nd|| Feb 28th 2026 || [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Bjornsborg Spring Event || TBD
|-
| 23rd || Mar 29th 2026 || [[Z ]] || Hellsgate: Commanders Crucible||
|-
|}

 

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]] and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]
 

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Knife of Ansteorra

2026-04-05T23:48:31Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom].

In November of 2022, the first Tourney of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was to be held at [[War of the Rams]] IX in Colmesneil, TX in the Barony of [[Bordermarch]] but was canceled due to weather.

On January 14, 2023, the Tournament of the Golden Knife was held at Coronation and [[Jonathan of York]] won making him the Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra 

==Golden Knife of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Knife of Ansteorra is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Knife'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Knife may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the knife from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Knife is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Knife may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the knife can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an knife and throws like a knife, it's a knife. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Knife may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from Ansteorra or stops playing.

-The Golden Knife shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Knife to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the knife has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the knife will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the knife may modify the knife as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the knife. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Knife of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image:324678388_681977936739643_4966945290503073990_n(1).jpg | Queen Toryn Sevenstitches II blessing the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
image:325389422_1142706499755652_2563633816684172374_n.jpg | Jonathan of York - Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
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</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Jan 14, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Coronation || Top Score Tournament- Left, Right, both hands
|-
| 2nd|| Mar 14, 2023|| [[Ryan Savage|Captain Savage]] || Gulf Wars || Tick Tack Toe at 10ft
|-
| 3rd || Apr 30, 2023|| [[Saevarr Mani]] || Beltane
|-
| 4th || May 20, 2023|| [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Castellan
|-
| 5th|| Jul 22, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Kingdom Marshal Practice - Elfsea || Tick Tack Toe at 15 ft
|-
| 6th || Sep 02, 2023|| [[Úlfeiðr á Þróndheimi]] || War of Legends || Tick Tack Toe at 10 ft
|-
| 7th || Sep 30, 2023|| [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || Local Practice ||
|-
| 8th || Feb 24, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || tightest grouping of 3- left/right/center
|-
| 9th || March 13, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Gulf Wars || tightest grouping of 3 knives at 10ft
|-
| 10th || March 14, 2024|| [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || Walking throw @ 20ft, 15ft, hop throw at 10ft --- WON Hat Trick and Trifecta
|-
| 11th || March 15, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || closest grouping of 3 at 15 ft
|-
| 12th || April 20, 2024|| [[Ian Thornhill]] || Weisenfeuer Baronial || highest score with 1/2 spin at 10ft
|-
| 13th || July 14, 2024|| [[Isaac Bane]] || Local Practice || Tick Tack Toe @ 10 ft
|-
| 14th || Sept 7, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Elfsea Baronial College || first to hit all 6 vertical targets right to left
|-
| 15th || Oct 4th, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] ||Protectorate and Coranation || using each others knives, best card hand without seeing the cards before throwing
|-
| 16th || Oct 13th, 2024 || [[Karl Thorgeirsson|Karl Bogsveigir Thorgeirsson]] || Baronial Practise || most sticks out of 13 throws...tie breaker: closest to bullseye
|-
| 17th || Feb 15 2025 || Romanius Vesperianus || Battle of the Pines || modified Royal rounds tournament with spinning target on the 15ft distance. He gave the Golden Knife to HL Aki to hold a tournament at a later date.
|-
| 18th || Mar 1st 2025 || [[Edric Haldyn]] || Bordermarch Makers Day || Up to three knives. with 5 sets of throws. longest sting wrapped around knives won.
|-
| 19th || June 8th 2025 || [[Lorence Castellon]] || Summer crown Tournament || 9 throws, best score wins, 3 at 15 and 6 at 10 on a spinning target!
|-
| 20th || Oct 5th 2025 || [[Diego Fortuna]] || loch Soilleir's Practice || 9 throws at 10 ft, most bullseyes wins-bullseyes randomly placed!
|-
| 21st || Nov. 21st 2025 || [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || War ofthe Rams XII || standard royal round score, no twist
|-
| 22nd|| Feb 28th 2026 || [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Bjornsborg Spring Event || TBD
|-
| 23rd || Nov. 21st 2025 || [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || War ofthe Rams XII || standard royal round score, no twist
|-
|}

 

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]] and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]
 

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Knife of Ansteorra

2026-04-05T23:48:08Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom].

In November of 2022, the first Tourney of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was to be held at [[War of the Rams]] IX in Colmesneil, TX in the Barony of [[Bordermarch]] but was canceled due to weather.

On January 14, 2023, the Tournament of the Golden Knife was held at Coronation and [[Jonathan of York]] won making him the Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra 

==Golden Knife of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Knife of Ansteorra is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Knife'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Knife may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the knife from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Knife is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Knife may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the knife can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an knife and throws like a knife, it's a knife. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Knife may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from Ansteorra or stops playing.

-The Golden Knife shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Knife to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the knife has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the knife will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the knife may modify the knife as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the knife. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Knife of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image:324678388_681977936739643_4966945290503073990_n(1).jpg | Queen Toryn Sevenstitches II blessing the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
image:325389422_1142706499755652_2563633816684172374_n.jpg | Jonathan of York - Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
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</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Jan 14, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Coronation || Top Score Tournament- Left, Right, both hands
|-
| 2nd|| Mar 14, 2023|| [[Ryan Savage|Captain Savage]] || Gulf Wars || Tick Tack Toe at 10ft
|-
| 3rd || Apr 30, 2023|| [[Saevarr Mani]] || Beltane
|-
| 4th || May 20, 2023|| [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Castellan
|-
| 5th|| Jul 22, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Kingdom Marshal Practice - Elfsea || Tick Tack Toe at 15 ft
|-
| 6th || Sep 02, 2023|| [[Úlfeiðr á Þróndheimi]] || War of Legends || Tick Tack Toe at 10 ft
|-
| 7th || Sep 30, 2023|| [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || Local Practice ||
|-
| 8th || Feb 24, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || tightest grouping of 3- left/right/center
|-
| 9th || March 13, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Gulf Wars || tightest grouping of 3 knives at 10ft
|-
| 10th || March 14, 2024|| [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || Walking throw @ 20ft, 15ft, hop throw at 10ft --- WON Hat Trick and Trifecta
|-
| 11th || March 15, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || closest grouping of 3 at 15 ft
|-
| 12th || April 20, 2024|| [[Ian Thornhill]] || Weisenfeuer Baronial || highest score with 1/2 spin at 10ft
|-
| 13th || July 14, 2024|| [[Isaac Bane]] || Local Practice || Tick Tack Toe @ 10 ft
|-
| 14th || Sept 7, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Elfsea Baronial College || first to hit all 6 vertical targets right to left
|-
| 15th || Oct 4th, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] ||Protectorate and Coranation || using each others knives, best card hand without seeing the cards before throwing
|-
| 16th || Oct 13th, 2024 || [[Karl Thorgeirsson|Karl Bogsveigir Thorgeirsson]] || Baronial Practise || most sticks out of 13 throws...tie breaker: closest to bullseye
|-
| 17th || Feb 15 2025 || Romanius Vesperianus || Battle of the Pines || modified Royal rounds tournament with spinning target on the 15ft distance. He gave the Golden Knife to HL Aki to hold a tournament at a later date.
|-
| 18th || Mar 1st 2025 || [[Edric Haldyn]] || Bordermarch Makers Day || Up to three knives. with 5 sets of throws. longest sting wrapped around knives won.
|-
| 19th || June 8th 2025 || [[Lorence Castellon]] || Summer crown Tournament || 9 throws, best score wins, 3 at 15 and 6 at 10 on a spinning target!
|-
| 20th || Oct 5th 2025 || [[Diego Fortuna]] || loch Soilleir's Practice || 9 throws at 10 ft, most bullseyes wins-bullseyes randomly placed!
|-
| 21st || Nov. 21st 2025 || [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || War ofthe Rams XII || standard royal round score, no twist
|-
| 22nd|| Feb 28th 2026 || [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Bjornsborg Spring Event || TBD
|-
|-23rd || Nov. 21st 2025 || [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || War ofthe Rams XII || standard royal round score, no twist
|-
|}

 

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]] and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]
 

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Knife of Ansteorra

2026-04-05T23:47:11Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom].

In November of 2022, the first Tourney of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was to be held at [[War of the Rams]] IX in Colmesneil, TX in the Barony of [[Bordermarch]] but was canceled due to weather.

On January 14, 2023, the Tournament of the Golden Knife was held at Coronation and [[Jonathan of York]] won making him the Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra 

==Golden Knife of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Knife of Ansteorra is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Knife'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Knife may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the knife from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Knife is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Knife may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the knife can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an knife and throws like a knife, it's a knife. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Knife may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from Ansteorra or stops playing.

-The Golden Knife shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Knife to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the knife has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the knife will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the knife may modify the knife as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the knife. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Knife of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image:324678388_681977936739643_4966945290503073990_n(1).jpg | Queen Toryn Sevenstitches II blessing the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
image:325389422_1142706499755652_2563633816684172374_n.jpg | Jonathan of York - Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
image: |
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</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Jan 14, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Coronation || Top Score Tournament- Left, Right, both hands
|-
| 2nd|| Mar 14, 2023|| [[Ryan Savage|Captain Savage]] || Gulf Wars || Tick Tack Toe at 10ft
|-
| 3rd || Apr 30, 2023|| [[Saevarr Mani]] || Beltane
|-
| 4th || May 20, 2023|| [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Castellan
|-
| 5th|| Jul 22, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Kingdom Marshal Practice - Elfsea || Tick Tack Toe at 15 ft
|-
| 6th || Sep 02, 2023|| [[Úlfeiðr á Þróndheimi]] || War of Legends || Tick Tack Toe at 10 ft
|-
| 7th || Sep 30, 2023|| [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || Local Practice ||
|-
| 8th || Feb 24, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || tightest grouping of 3- left/right/center
|-
| 9th || March 13, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Gulf Wars || tightest grouping of 3 knives at 10ft
|-
| 10th || March 14, 2024|| [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || Walking throw @ 20ft, 15ft, hop throw at 10ft --- WON Hat Trick and Trifecta
|-
| 11th || March 15, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || closest grouping of 3 at 15 ft
|-
| 12th || April 20, 2024|| [[Ian Thornhill]] || Weisenfeuer Baronial || highest score with 1/2 spin at 10ft
|-
| 13th || July 14, 2024|| [[Isaac Bane]] || Local Practice || Tick Tack Toe @ 10 ft
|-
| 14th || Sept 7, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Elfsea Baronial College || first to hit all 6 vertical targets right to left
|-
| 15th || Oct 4th, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] ||Protectorate and Coranation || using each others knives, best card hand without seeing the cards before throwing
|-
| 16th || Oct 13th, 2024 || [[Karl Thorgeirsson|Karl Bogsveigir Thorgeirsson]] || Baronial Practise || most sticks out of 13 throws...tie breaker: closest to bullseye
|-
| 17th || Feb 15 2025 || Romanius Vesperianus || Battle of the Pines || modified Royal rounds tournament with spinning target on the 15ft distance. He gave the Golden Knife to HL Aki to hold a tournament at a later date.
|-
| 18th || Mar 1st 2025 || [[Edric Haldyn]] || Bordermarch Makers Day || Up to three knives. with 5 sets of throws. longest sting wrapped around knives won.
|-
| 19th || June 8th 2025 || [[Lorence Castellon]] || Summer crown Tournament || 9 throws, best score wins, 3 at 15 and 6 at 10 on a spinning target!
|-
| 20th || Oct 5th 2025 || [[Diego Fortuna]] || loch Soilleir's Practice || 9 throws at 10 ft, most bullseyes wins-bullseyes randomly placed!
|-
| 21st || Nov. 21st 2025 || [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || War ofthe Rams XII || standard royal round score, no twist
|-
| 22nd|| Feb 28th 2026 || [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Bjornsborg Spring Event || TBD
|-
21st || Nov. 21st 2025 || [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || War ofthe Rams XII || standard royal round score, no twist
|-
|}

 

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]] and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]
 

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Knife of Ansteorra

2026-03-06T02:23:57Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom].

In November of 2022, the first Tourney of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was to be held at [[War of the Rams]] IX in Colmesneil, TX in the Barony of [[Bordermarch]] but was canceled due to weather.

On January 14, 2023, the Tournament of the Golden Knife was held at Coronation and [[Jonathan of York]] won making him the Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra 

==Golden Knife of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Knife of Ansteorra is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Knife'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Knife may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the knife from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Knife is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Knife may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the knife can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an knife and throws like a knife, it's a knife. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Knife may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from Ansteorra or stops playing.

-The Golden Knife shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Knife to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the knife has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the knife will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the knife may modify the knife as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the knife. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Knife of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image:324678388_681977936739643_4966945290503073990_n(1).jpg | Queen Toryn Sevenstitches II blessing the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
image:325389422_1142706499755652_2563633816684172374_n.jpg | Jonathan of York - Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
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==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Jan 14, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Coronation || Top Score Tournament- Left, Right, both hands
|-
| 2nd|| Mar 14, 2023|| [[Ryan Savage|Captain Savage]] || Gulf Wars || Tick Tack Toe at 10ft
|-
| 3rd || Apr 30, 2023|| [[Saevarr Mani]] || Beltane
|-
| 4th || May 20, 2023|| [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Castellan
|-
| 5th|| Jul 22, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Kingdom Marshal Practice - Elfsea || Tick Tack Toe at 15 ft
|-
| 6th || Sep 02, 2023|| [[Úlfeiðr á Þróndheimi]] || War of Legends || Tick Tack Toe at 10 ft
|-
| 7th || Sep 30, 2023|| [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || Local Practice ||
|-
| 8th || Feb 24, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || tightest grouping of 3- left/right/center
|-
| 9th || March 13, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Gulf Wars || tightest grouping of 3 knives at 10ft
|-
| 10th || March 14, 2024|| [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || Walking throw @ 20ft, 15ft, hop throw at 10ft --- WON Hat Trick and Trifecta
|-
| 11th || March 15, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || closest grouping of 3 at 15 ft
|-
| 12th || April 20, 2024|| [[Ian Thornhill]] || Weisenfeuer Baronial || highest score with 1/2 spin at 10ft
|-
| 13th || July 14, 2024|| [[Isaac Bane]] || Local Practice || Tick Tack Toe @ 10 ft
|-
| 14th || Sept 7, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Elfsea Baronial College || first to hit all 6 vertical targets right to left
|-
| 15th || Oct 4th, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] ||Protectorate and Coranation || using each others knives, best card hand without seeing the cards before throwing
|-
| 16th || Oct 13th, 2024 || [[Karl Thorgeirsson|Karl Bogsveigir Thorgeirsson]] || Baronial Practise || most sticks out of 13 throws...tie breaker: closest to bullseye
|-
| 17th || Feb 15 2025 || Romanius Vesperianus || Battle of the Pines || modified Royal rounds tournament with spinning target on the 15ft distance. He gave the Golden Knife to HL Aki to hold a tournament at a later date.
|-
| 18th || Mar 1st 2025 || [[Edric Haldyn]] || Bordermarch Makers Day || Up to three knives. with 5 sets of throws. longest sting wrapped around knives won.
|-
| 19th || June 8th 2025 || [[Lorence Castellon]] || Summer crown Tournament || 9 throws, best score wins, 3 at 15 and 6 at 10 on a spinning target!
|-
| 20th || Oct 5th 2025 || [[Diego Fortuna]] || loch Soilleir's Practice || 9 throws at 10 ft, most bullseyes wins-bullseyes randomly placed!
|-
| 21st || Nov. 21st 2025 || [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || War ofthe Rams XII || standard royal round score, no twist
|-
| 22nd|| Feb 28th 2026 || [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Bjornsborg Spring Event || TBD
|}
 

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]] and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]
 

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Knife of Ansteorra

2026-03-06T02:23:43Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom].

In November of 2022, the first Tourney of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was to be held at [[War of the Rams]] IX in Colmesneil, TX in the Barony of [[Bordermarch]] but was canceled due to weather.

On January 14, 2023, the Tournament of the Golden Knife was held at Coronation and [[Jonathan of York]] won making him the Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra 

==Golden Knife of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Knife of Ansteorra is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Knife'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Knife may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the knife from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Knife is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Knife may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the knife can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an knife and throws like a knife, it's a knife. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Knife may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from Ansteorra or stops playing.

-The Golden Knife shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Knife to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the knife has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the knife will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the knife may modify the knife as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the knife. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Knife of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image:324678388_681977936739643_4966945290503073990_n(1).jpg | Queen Toryn Sevenstitches II blessing the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
image:325389422_1142706499755652_2563633816684172374_n.jpg | Jonathan of York - Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
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[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Jan 14, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Coronation || Top Score Tournament- Left, Right, both hands
|-
| 2nd|| Mar 14, 2023|| [[Ryan Savage|Captain Savage]] || Gulf Wars || Tick Tack Toe at 10ft
|-
| 3rd || Apr 30, 2023|| [[Saevarr Mani]] || Beltane
|-
| 4th || May 20, 2023|| [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Castellan
|-
| 5th|| Jul 22, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Kingdom Marshal Practice - Elfsea || Tick Tack Toe at 15 ft
|-
| 6th || Sep 02, 2023|| [[Úlfeiðr á Þróndheimi]] || War of Legends || Tick Tack Toe at 10 ft
|-
| 7th || Sep 30, 2023|| [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || Local Practice ||
|-
| 8th || Feb 24, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || tightest grouping of 3- left/right/center
|-
| 9th || March 13, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Gulf Wars || tightest grouping of 3 knives at 10ft
|-
| 10th || March 14, 2024|| [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || Walking throw @ 20ft, 15ft, hop throw at 10ft --- WON Hat Trick and Trifecta
|-
| 11th || March 15, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || closest grouping of 3 at 15 ft
|-
| 12th || April 20, 2024|| [[Ian Thornhill]] || Weisenfeuer Baronial || highest score with 1/2 spin at 10ft
|-
| 13th || July 14, 2024|| [[Isaac Bane]] || Local Practice || Tick Tack Toe @ 10 ft
|-
| 14th || Sept 7, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Elfsea Baronial College || first to hit all 6 vertical targets right to left
|-
| 15th || Oct 4th, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] ||Protectorate and Coranation || using each others knives, best card hand without seeing the cards before throwing
|-
| 16th || Oct 13th, 2024 || [[Karl Thorgeirsson|Karl Bogsveigir Thorgeirsson]] || Baronial Practise || most sticks out of 13 throws...tie breaker: closest to bullseye
|-
| 17th || Feb 15 2025 || Romanius Vesperianus || Battle of the Pines || modified Royal rounds tournament with spinning target on the 15ft distance. He gave the Golden Knife to HL Aki to hold a tournament at a later date.
|-
| 18th || Mar 1st 2025 || [[Edric Haldyn]] || Bordermarch Makers Day || Up to three knives. with 5 sets of throws. longest sting wrapped around knives won.
|-
| 19th || June 8th 2025 || [[Lorence Castellon]] || Summer crown Tournament || 9 throws, best score wins, 3 at 15 and 6 at 10 on a spinning target!
|-
| 20th || Oct 5th 2025 || [[Diego Fortuna]] || loch Soilleir's Practice || 9 throws at 10 ft, most bullseyes wins-bullseyes randomly placed!
|-
| 21st || Nov. 21st 2025 || [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || War ofthe Rams XII || standard royal round score, no twist
|-
| 22snd|| Feb 28th 2026 || [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Bjornsborg Spring Event || TBD
|}
 

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]] and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]
 

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra

2026-02-23T21:13:37Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==

A.S. LIX (59)
The idea of the Golden Plumbata came from a natural progression of the golden weapons. Count [[Romanius Vesperanius]] had the golden plumbata commissioned and presented to [[89th Crown|King JP and Queen Gillian]] at War of the Rams XI. Later that very day, a heated head to head competition occurred where Count Romanius Vesperianus became the preimer holder.

==Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Plumbata'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Plumbata may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the plumbata from another, the holder is required to decline the challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Plumbata is required to accept the first challenge in a day. The second and third challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Plumbata may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the plumbata can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an Plumbata and throws like a Plumbata, it's a Plumbata. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Plumbata may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from Ansteorra or stops playing.

-The Golden Plumbata shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Plumbata to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the Plumbata has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the knife will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the Plumbata may modify the plumbata as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the Plumbata. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra" widths="200px">

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[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| | 1st|| Nov 22nd, 2024 || [[Romanius Vesperanius]] ||War of the Rams || head to head against Karl Thorgeirsson|Karl bogsveigir Thorgeirsson- most hula hoops at varying distances with 6 throws
|-
| 2nd || Feb 15th, 2025 || [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Battle of the Pines || tournament of hula hoops at different sizes and distances. Two rounds. Throwing a Plumbata into a 2 foot hula hoop at 50 feet. He gave the Golden Plumbata to Dutchess Ebergardis von Zell|Ebergardis to hold a tournament at a later date.
|-
| 3rd || Feb 22nd, 2025|| [[Edric Haldyn]] || Enchanted Conflict (hosted by Raven Forts) || 16 person tournament
|-
| 4th || May 17th, 2025|| [[Ulsted the Unsteady]] || Bordermarch Baronial || first to 6 points
|-
| 5th || Feb 21st, 2025|| [[Aki Seulf]] || Battle of the Pines || tournament using multiple hula hoops, a royal round target and RAB. Tie breaker win.
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

The Golden Sling of Ansteorra

2026-02-23T21:11:27Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
The Golden Sling of Ansteorra is a continuation of the Golden Thrown Weapons of Ansteorra. A brain child of [[Jonathan of York]] and [[Romanius Vesperianus]], the golden sling is the first golden weapon designed to be used in any challenge. 

The sling itself is 100% cotton thread that was woven using multiple forms to create a truly unique design. the primary cord is a 8 string Kumihimo cord. The cradle (or pouch) is 2x 4 cord lucet cords connected across the center with a flat solomon weave. Additional solomon weave is used to re-enforce the transitions moments between kumihimo and lucet weaves. The retention cord (finger loop side) is a spiral solomon weave while the release cord (knot side) is a 10 string golden spiral kumihimo ending with a simple whip cracker. It is designed to throw our currently approved SCA ammo (tennis balls).
 

==Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Sling is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Sling'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Sling may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the sling from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Sling is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.) A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Sling can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Slings and Ammo must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an sling and works like a sling, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Sling may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the sling's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Sling shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Sling to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the sling has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the sling will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the sling may modify the sling as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear.

==Ammo==
-Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. 
-All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. 
-Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. 
-Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. 
-Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. 
-Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Axe of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image: Golden Sling Premier Holder- Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg.png| Golden Sling Premier Holder: Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg
image: Goldent Sling.png| The Golden Sling
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[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Oct 4th 2025 || [[Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg ]] || Namron Protectorate || Premier Tournament Glow and Throw-3 round tournament. glowing ammo, glowing ground and hanging targets, and a radioactive mutant bunny to break the double tie.
|-
| 2nd|| Oct 25th, 2025 || [[Órlaith inghean Uí hUallacháin]] || Eldern Hills Samhain || First to hit a small target at 20 yards
|-
| 3nd|| Nov 1st, 2025 || [[Ebergardis von Zell]] || Bjornsborg Fall Faire || First to hit a foam ground hog-crowds judgement
|-
| 4th|| Feb 21st, 2026 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || First to Knock the radio active bunny (RAB) off his seat wins. at 20 ft
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==

-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds

2026-02-17T15:34:31Z

Jyork94: /* Introduction */

[[Category:Tournaments]][[Category:Competitions]][[Category:KAS]]

==Introduction==

The Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds (TWRR) has been founded as a means for thrown weapons participants in the Kingdom to have a set of standardized rules, using standardized targets, with a standardized course of throw (round), at standardized ranged distances, so the throwers can directly compare their abilities to the abilities of throwers in other regions of the kingdom, without the necessity of traveling to the same place at the same time. All SCA rules and regulations, both Society level and at the Kingdom level shall be observed.

The TWRR is open to all competitors, of all ages, inside the Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra the SCA.

The most up to day information can be found on the society scoring page:

https://scores-sca.org/home/index.php?R=34&

==Target Design and Construction==

Only scores from rounds thrown at official events may be submitted for the TWRR. Official Events "are those activities that are defined as Society Events" in the governing documents of the SCA. This definition, for purposes of TWRR, also includes announced practices held under the auspices of a local SCA branch. "Announced" includes any form of general notification to the group, including electronic means like e-mail lists, Google Calendar, Facebook groups or events, or similar online forums.

[[file:TWRR Standard Royal Rounds.png|200px|thumb|left|Knife, Axe and Spear target]]

The Standard TWRR target face shall be a multi-color concentric circle target. This target face can be made of paper, cardboard, or other similar material, or can simply be painted on the target backing. The smallest circle shall be a golden circle 3" in diameter and shall count as five (5) points. The next largest ring shall be a red ring 8" in diameter and shall count as three (3) points. The outer most circle shall be blue ring 14" in diameter and shall count as one (1) point. The backing for the target face is left up to the local person running the competition, baronial marshal, or MIC (see Thrown Weapons Marshal’s Handbook for clarifications). It is recommended that for knife and axe throwing, an end grain "round" of wood be used, preferably of a soft wood such as pine or fir. Use of "hard" wood, plywood, or side grain type target backing is discouraged, as it is more difficult to get a knife or axe to stick into this type backing, thereby putting the competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage. In the event that a suitable "end grain" round or equivalent cannot be found with a diameter of 14" or greater, the outer circle may be smaller than the specified 14". But be aware, it will still be counted and scored the same as if it was full size, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also.

For spear throwing, two or preferably three hay bales, one on top of the other, is recommended. The use of wooden target backings of any type for spears is highly discouraged, as it tends to damage most spears, and it is more difficult to get a spear to stick into this type target, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also. Other backing materials (such as multiple layers of carpet, or foam or insulation boards) may also be used for knife, axe, or spear targets, if that is all that is available.

[[file: TWRR Plumbata.png |200px|thumb|right| Plumbata and Sling Target]]

The center of the target face for knife, axe and spear targets should be between three and a half and five feet off the ground. Any weapon "cutting" a dividing line between two colored circles shall be scored as having hit the higher of the two areas. Weapons hitting outside the outer circle or missing the backing altogether shall count as zero (0). All weapons must stick into the target and must remain in the target until pulled for score, except that spears which pass totally through the target may be "judged" by the range-master to have scored in the ring where he believes it struck. Spears do not have to remain free-standing in the target to count, as long as the point is still obviously "in" the target. The person throwing may request his weapons be scored and pulled after each throw, if he so desires.

Plumbata targets will follow the same 3 concentric rings design and point system as the rest of the RR thrown weapons with the following exceptions. The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outer most ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point. The target will be horizontal ground target with distances measured from the center of the target to the foul line.

Slings will follow the same targets specifications as plumbatae with one change: the target will be vertically placed with the center of the target face being between three and a half and five feet off the ground. The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outermost ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point.

==Weapons==

A. Axes may only have a single cutting edge (bit) for scoring. The scoring bit must be no more than 4" in length. Double bit axes or axes with top or butt spikes must be identified ahead of the throw to be used for scoring. Any throwing axe used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

B. Knives to be thrown may be single or double-edged, or be simply pointed with no "edge" (spikes), but may only have one pointed end. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing knives, but any throwing knife used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

C. Spears to be thrown generally should not be barbed, as barbed spears tend to damage targets, but with the permission of the person running the range and/or providing the target or backing, they may be barbed. Spears are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing spears, but any throwing spear used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

D. Plumbatae to be thrown generally should not be overly long (usually under 24”). The tips and weights should be firmly affixed to the shaft of the plumbata. The shaft should be smooth enough not to give splinters to an unprotected hand upon release. Plumbatae are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring.

E. Sling bodies shall be of any natural material. This includes leather, cloth or woven fibers. Slings must have a restraining device for the hand, such that the sling cannot fly out of the hand. Acceptable methods would be: Wrist loops, finger loops, disk / toggle for finger or hand grip, any acceptable restraining device approved by the marshal of the field. Slings must not have any rips, tears, or fraying of the material. Slings shall be constructed so that the maximum folded length shall not be longer than 36”. See guidebook for accepted target ammo.

==Distances==

These distances will be as follows. For Axes and knives, the throwers forward most foot must stay between the range identified. No foot may extend closer to the target than the minimum distance provided. All distances must be measured, not paced off, and are taken from the face of the target to the foul line. Anyone stepping on or over the foul line during or immediately after throwing will have that throw disqualified, and be given a zero point score for that throw only.

A. Axes are to be thrown between these distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

B. Knives are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

C. Spears are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) Twenty (20) feet

(5 x) Twenty-five (25) feet

D. Plumatas are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Forty (40) feet

(5 x) Forty Five (45) feet

(5 x) Fifty (50) feet

E. Slings are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Twenty Five (25) feet

(5 x) Thirty (30) feet

(5 x) Thirty Five (35) feet

==Tournament Format==

The standard course of throw (a round) shall consist of five throws of one type of weapon at three distances for a total of fifteen throws per round per division. The same weapon does not have to be thrown for all 3 distances but for a royal round score, all weapons thrown for that score need to be of the same division. (for example, a knife royal round score consists of 5 throws of knives at 10ft, 5 throws of knives at 15ft, and 5 throws of knives at 20ft. Different styles of knives can be thrown but they must all be knives for it to count as a knife royal round.) Each weapon type is a separate division, with separate scoring and rankings.

The thrower may throw each distance in order or they may change the order as needed per the marshal's choice. As an example, a thrower can throw 5 times at 10ft, then 5 times at 15ft, and end with 5 times at 20ft. That same thrower can also throw 5 times at 20ft, then 5 times at 15ft, and finally 5 at 10ft. No matter the order of distances, the thrower must declare they are throwing for score and then throw a total of 15 times in a row to be official.

==Royal Round Divisions==

The thrower may throw any number of TWRR per weapon type, but only one scoring round per weapon type may be submitted per event or per day, if an event has throws held on more than one day of that single event. At least two people must be present to witness the round, but only one need be an authorized marshal. The marshal running the TWIC throw may also throw a TWIC round.

A thrown weapon rank will be determined by the 3 highest Royal Rounds scored (as recorded on the SCA score database) within the past 365 days. The color of the head-binding knot of the tassel will indicate the thrown weapon used to obtain the rank earned.

Weapon Knot Color
Knife Brown Knot
Axe Black Knot
Spear Purple Knot
Plumbata Orange Knot
Sling Grey Knot

Division title and the color of the tassel will align with are as follows:

Average Rank Tassel
0.0 – 19.99pt Novice White
20.0 – 29.99pt Woodsman Black
30.0 – 39.99pt Huntsman Blue
40.0 – 49.99pt Lumberjack Red
50pt+ Warrior Gold

The rank of Thrown Weapons Master shall be granted to an individual that has achieved Warrior ranking with at least 3 separate thrown weapons. The tassel shall be rainbow with a rainbow knot.

==Frequently Asked Questions==

A. Why are the spear targets the same size as axe and knife targets and no longer on the ground?
Spear distances, target sizes, and target orientation have been changed to match the Society wide Thrown Weapons Interkingdom Competition.

B. How was the plumbata parameters determined?
Since plumbatae are not part of the TWIC, it was determined that it would be acceptable to base our parameters on the only other kingdom that presently does plumbata: the Kingdom of Atlantia. We modified as needed to fit our needs.

C. What is a good alternative to an end grain "round" of wood?
End grain target designs can be found on the facebook page: Thrown Weapons in Ansteorra. The designs can be found using plywood, some 4x4, and some 2X4 soft wood bought at your local hardware store. A video tutorial is also available on youtube (see links on FB page).

D. Why are there ranges for axes and knives but not spears and plumbatae?
For axes and knives, clarification needed to be added so that an individual could not throw at the furthest distance for all three rounds. By limiting the range for each round, it allows the thrower to show a mastery of weapons different rotations.

E. What are the specifications for sling ammo?
Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field.

==Score Cards==

[[File:Individual Score card as of 1.17.26 round table.png]]

[[File: Group_Score_card_as_of_1.17.26_round_table.png]]

==Golden Weapons==

[[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]]

Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds

2026-02-17T15:33:22Z

Jyork94: /* Score Cards */

[[Category:Tournaments]][[Category:Competitions]][[Category:KAS]]

==Introduction==

The Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds (TWRR) has been founded as a means for thrown weapons participants in the Kingdom to have a set of standardized rules, using standardized targets, with a standardized course of throw (round), at standardized ranged distances, so the throwers can directly compare their abilities to the abilities of throwers in other regions of the kingdom, without the necessity of traveling to the same place at the same time. All SCA rules and regulations, both Society level and at the Kingdom level shall be observed.

The TWRR is open to all competitors, of all ages, inside the Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra the SCA.

==Target Design and Construction==

Only scores from rounds thrown at official events may be submitted for the TWRR. Official Events "are those activities that are defined as Society Events" in the governing documents of the SCA. This definition, for purposes of TWRR, also includes announced practices held under the auspices of a local SCA branch. "Announced" includes any form of general notification to the group, including electronic means like e-mail lists, Google Calendar, Facebook groups or events, or similar online forums.

[[file:TWRR Standard Royal Rounds.png|200px|thumb|left|Knife, Axe and Spear target]]

The Standard TWRR target face shall be a multi-color concentric circle target. This target face can be made of paper, cardboard, or other similar material, or can simply be painted on the target backing. The smallest circle shall be a golden circle 3" in diameter and shall count as five (5) points. The next largest ring shall be a red ring 8" in diameter and shall count as three (3) points. The outer most circle shall be blue ring 14" in diameter and shall count as one (1) point. The backing for the target face is left up to the local person running the competition, baronial marshal, or MIC (see Thrown Weapons Marshal’s Handbook for clarifications). It is recommended that for knife and axe throwing, an end grain "round" of wood be used, preferably of a soft wood such as pine or fir. Use of "hard" wood, plywood, or side grain type target backing is discouraged, as it is more difficult to get a knife or axe to stick into this type backing, thereby putting the competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage. In the event that a suitable "end grain" round or equivalent cannot be found with a diameter of 14" or greater, the outer circle may be smaller than the specified 14". But be aware, it will still be counted and scored the same as if it was full size, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also.

For spear throwing, two or preferably three hay bales, one on top of the other, is recommended. The use of wooden target backings of any type for spears is highly discouraged, as it tends to damage most spears, and it is more difficult to get a spear to stick into this type target, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also. Other backing materials (such as multiple layers of carpet, or foam or insulation boards) may also be used for knife, axe, or spear targets, if that is all that is available.

[[file: TWRR Plumbata.png |200px|thumb|right| Plumbata and Sling Target]]

The center of the target face for knife, axe and spear targets should be between three and a half and five feet off the ground. Any weapon "cutting" a dividing line between two colored circles shall be scored as having hit the higher of the two areas. Weapons hitting outside the outer circle or missing the backing altogether shall count as zero (0). All weapons must stick into the target and must remain in the target until pulled for score, except that spears which pass totally through the target may be "judged" by the range-master to have scored in the ring where he believes it struck. Spears do not have to remain free-standing in the target to count, as long as the point is still obviously "in" the target. The person throwing may request his weapons be scored and pulled after each throw, if he so desires.

Plumbata targets will follow the same 3 concentric rings design and point system as the rest of the RR thrown weapons with the following exceptions. The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outer most ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point. The target will be horizontal ground target with distances measured from the center of the target to the foul line.

Slings will follow the same targets specifications as plumbatae with one change: the target will be vertically placed with the center of the target face being between three and a half and five feet off the ground. The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outermost ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point.

==Weapons==

A. Axes may only have a single cutting edge (bit) for scoring. The scoring bit must be no more than 4" in length. Double bit axes or axes with top or butt spikes must be identified ahead of the throw to be used for scoring. Any throwing axe used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

B. Knives to be thrown may be single or double-edged, or be simply pointed with no "edge" (spikes), but may only have one pointed end. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing knives, but any throwing knife used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

C. Spears to be thrown generally should not be barbed, as barbed spears tend to damage targets, but with the permission of the person running the range and/or providing the target or backing, they may be barbed. Spears are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing spears, but any throwing spear used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

D. Plumbatae to be thrown generally should not be overly long (usually under 24”). The tips and weights should be firmly affixed to the shaft of the plumbata. The shaft should be smooth enough not to give splinters to an unprotected hand upon release. Plumbatae are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring.

E. Sling bodies shall be of any natural material. This includes leather, cloth or woven fibers. Slings must have a restraining device for the hand, such that the sling cannot fly out of the hand. Acceptable methods would be: Wrist loops, finger loops, disk / toggle for finger or hand grip, any acceptable restraining device approved by the marshal of the field. Slings must not have any rips, tears, or fraying of the material. Slings shall be constructed so that the maximum folded length shall not be longer than 36”. See guidebook for accepted target ammo.

==Distances==

These distances will be as follows. For Axes and knives, the throwers forward most foot must stay between the range identified. No foot may extend closer to the target than the minimum distance provided. All distances must be measured, not paced off, and are taken from the face of the target to the foul line. Anyone stepping on or over the foul line during or immediately after throwing will have that throw disqualified, and be given a zero point score for that throw only.

A. Axes are to be thrown between these distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

B. Knives are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

C. Spears are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) Twenty (20) feet

(5 x) Twenty-five (25) feet

D. Plumatas are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Forty (40) feet

(5 x) Forty Five (45) feet

(5 x) Fifty (50) feet

E. Slings are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Twenty Five (25) feet

(5 x) Thirty (30) feet

(5 x) Thirty Five (35) feet

==Tournament Format==

The standard course of throw (a round) shall consist of five throws of one type of weapon at three distances for a total of fifteen throws per round per division. The same weapon does not have to be thrown for all 3 distances but for a royal round score, all weapons thrown for that score need to be of the same division. (for example, a knife royal round score consists of 5 throws of knives at 10ft, 5 throws of knives at 15ft, and 5 throws of knives at 20ft. Different styles of knives can be thrown but they must all be knives for it to count as a knife royal round.) Each weapon type is a separate division, with separate scoring and rankings.

The thrower may throw each distance in order or they may change the order as needed per the marshal's choice. As an example, a thrower can throw 5 times at 10ft, then 5 times at 15ft, and end with 5 times at 20ft. That same thrower can also throw 5 times at 20ft, then 5 times at 15ft, and finally 5 at 10ft. No matter the order of distances, the thrower must declare they are throwing for score and then throw a total of 15 times in a row to be official.

==Royal Round Divisions==

The thrower may throw any number of TWRR per weapon type, but only one scoring round per weapon type may be submitted per event or per day, if an event has throws held on more than one day of that single event. At least two people must be present to witness the round, but only one need be an authorized marshal. The marshal running the TWIC throw may also throw a TWIC round.

A thrown weapon rank will be determined by the 3 highest Royal Rounds scored (as recorded on the SCA score database) within the past 365 days. The color of the head-binding knot of the tassel will indicate the thrown weapon used to obtain the rank earned.

Weapon Knot Color
Knife Brown Knot
Axe Black Knot
Spear Purple Knot
Plumbata Orange Knot
Sling Grey Knot

Division title and the color of the tassel will align with are as follows:

Average Rank Tassel
0.0 – 19.99pt Novice White
20.0 – 29.99pt Woodsman Black
30.0 – 39.99pt Huntsman Blue
40.0 – 49.99pt Lumberjack Red
50pt+ Warrior Gold

The rank of Thrown Weapons Master shall be granted to an individual that has achieved Warrior ranking with at least 3 separate thrown weapons. The tassel shall be rainbow with a rainbow knot.

==Frequently Asked Questions==

A. Why are the spear targets the same size as axe and knife targets and no longer on the ground?
Spear distances, target sizes, and target orientation have been changed to match the Society wide Thrown Weapons Interkingdom Competition.

B. How was the plumbata parameters determined?
Since plumbatae are not part of the TWIC, it was determined that it would be acceptable to base our parameters on the only other kingdom that presently does plumbata: the Kingdom of Atlantia. We modified as needed to fit our needs.

C. What is a good alternative to an end grain "round" of wood?
End grain target designs can be found on the facebook page: Thrown Weapons in Ansteorra. The designs can be found using plywood, some 4x4, and some 2X4 soft wood bought at your local hardware store. A video tutorial is also available on youtube (see links on FB page).

D. Why are there ranges for axes and knives but not spears and plumbatae?
For axes and knives, clarification needed to be added so that an individual could not throw at the furthest distance for all three rounds. By limiting the range for each round, it allows the thrower to show a mastery of weapons different rotations.

E. What are the specifications for sling ammo?
Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field.

==Score Cards==

[[File:Individual Score card as of 1.17.26 round table.png]]

[[File: Group_Score_card_as_of_1.17.26_round_table.png]]

==Golden Weapons==

[[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]]

File:Individual Score card as of 1.17.26 round table.png

2026-02-17T15:33:02Z

Jyork94: Individual score card for RR 1/17/26

== Summary ==
Individual score card for RR 1/17/26

Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds

2026-02-17T15:32:19Z

Jyork94: /* Score Cards */

[[Category:Tournaments]][[Category:Competitions]][[Category:KAS]]

==Introduction==

The Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds (TWRR) has been founded as a means for thrown weapons participants in the Kingdom to have a set of standardized rules, using standardized targets, with a standardized course of throw (round), at standardized ranged distances, so the throwers can directly compare their abilities to the abilities of throwers in other regions of the kingdom, without the necessity of traveling to the same place at the same time. All SCA rules and regulations, both Society level and at the Kingdom level shall be observed.

The TWRR is open to all competitors, of all ages, inside the Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra the SCA.

==Target Design and Construction==

Only scores from rounds thrown at official events may be submitted for the TWRR. Official Events "are those activities that are defined as Society Events" in the governing documents of the SCA. This definition, for purposes of TWRR, also includes announced practices held under the auspices of a local SCA branch. "Announced" includes any form of general notification to the group, including electronic means like e-mail lists, Google Calendar, Facebook groups or events, or similar online forums.

[[file:TWRR Standard Royal Rounds.png|200px|thumb|left|Knife, Axe and Spear target]]

The Standard TWRR target face shall be a multi-color concentric circle target. This target face can be made of paper, cardboard, or other similar material, or can simply be painted on the target backing. The smallest circle shall be a golden circle 3" in diameter and shall count as five (5) points. The next largest ring shall be a red ring 8" in diameter and shall count as three (3) points. The outer most circle shall be blue ring 14" in diameter and shall count as one (1) point. The backing for the target face is left up to the local person running the competition, baronial marshal, or MIC (see Thrown Weapons Marshal’s Handbook for clarifications). It is recommended that for knife and axe throwing, an end grain "round" of wood be used, preferably of a soft wood such as pine or fir. Use of "hard" wood, plywood, or side grain type target backing is discouraged, as it is more difficult to get a knife or axe to stick into this type backing, thereby putting the competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage. In the event that a suitable "end grain" round or equivalent cannot be found with a diameter of 14" or greater, the outer circle may be smaller than the specified 14". But be aware, it will still be counted and scored the same as if it was full size, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also.

For spear throwing, two or preferably three hay bales, one on top of the other, is recommended. The use of wooden target backings of any type for spears is highly discouraged, as it tends to damage most spears, and it is more difficult to get a spear to stick into this type target, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also. Other backing materials (such as multiple layers of carpet, or foam or insulation boards) may also be used for knife, axe, or spear targets, if that is all that is available.

[[file: TWRR Plumbata.png |200px|thumb|right| Plumbata and Sling Target]]

The center of the target face for knife, axe and spear targets should be between three and a half and five feet off the ground. Any weapon "cutting" a dividing line between two colored circles shall be scored as having hit the higher of the two areas. Weapons hitting outside the outer circle or missing the backing altogether shall count as zero (0). All weapons must stick into the target and must remain in the target until pulled for score, except that spears which pass totally through the target may be "judged" by the range-master to have scored in the ring where he believes it struck. Spears do not have to remain free-standing in the target to count, as long as the point is still obviously "in" the target. The person throwing may request his weapons be scored and pulled after each throw, if he so desires.

Plumbata targets will follow the same 3 concentric rings design and point system as the rest of the RR thrown weapons with the following exceptions. The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outer most ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point. The target will be horizontal ground target with distances measured from the center of the target to the foul line.

Slings will follow the same targets specifications as plumbatae with one change: the target will be vertically placed with the center of the target face being between three and a half and five feet off the ground. The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outermost ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point.

==Weapons==

A. Axes may only have a single cutting edge (bit) for scoring. The scoring bit must be no more than 4" in length. Double bit axes or axes with top or butt spikes must be identified ahead of the throw to be used for scoring. Any throwing axe used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

B. Knives to be thrown may be single or double-edged, or be simply pointed with no "edge" (spikes), but may only have one pointed end. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing knives, but any throwing knife used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

C. Spears to be thrown generally should not be barbed, as barbed spears tend to damage targets, but with the permission of the person running the range and/or providing the target or backing, they may be barbed. Spears are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing spears, but any throwing spear used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

D. Plumbatae to be thrown generally should not be overly long (usually under 24”). The tips and weights should be firmly affixed to the shaft of the plumbata. The shaft should be smooth enough not to give splinters to an unprotected hand upon release. Plumbatae are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring.

E. Sling bodies shall be of any natural material. This includes leather, cloth or woven fibers. Slings must have a restraining device for the hand, such that the sling cannot fly out of the hand. Acceptable methods would be: Wrist loops, finger loops, disk / toggle for finger or hand grip, any acceptable restraining device approved by the marshal of the field. Slings must not have any rips, tears, or fraying of the material. Slings shall be constructed so that the maximum folded length shall not be longer than 36”. See guidebook for accepted target ammo.

==Distances==

These distances will be as follows. For Axes and knives, the throwers forward most foot must stay between the range identified. No foot may extend closer to the target than the minimum distance provided. All distances must be measured, not paced off, and are taken from the face of the target to the foul line. Anyone stepping on or over the foul line during or immediately after throwing will have that throw disqualified, and be given a zero point score for that throw only.

A. Axes are to be thrown between these distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

B. Knives are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

C. Spears are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) Twenty (20) feet

(5 x) Twenty-five (25) feet

D. Plumatas are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Forty (40) feet

(5 x) Forty Five (45) feet

(5 x) Fifty (50) feet

E. Slings are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Twenty Five (25) feet

(5 x) Thirty (30) feet

(5 x) Thirty Five (35) feet

==Tournament Format==

The standard course of throw (a round) shall consist of five throws of one type of weapon at three distances for a total of fifteen throws per round per division. The same weapon does not have to be thrown for all 3 distances but for a royal round score, all weapons thrown for that score need to be of the same division. (for example, a knife royal round score consists of 5 throws of knives at 10ft, 5 throws of knives at 15ft, and 5 throws of knives at 20ft. Different styles of knives can be thrown but they must all be knives for it to count as a knife royal round.) Each weapon type is a separate division, with separate scoring and rankings.

The thrower may throw each distance in order or they may change the order as needed per the marshal's choice. As an example, a thrower can throw 5 times at 10ft, then 5 times at 15ft, and end with 5 times at 20ft. That same thrower can also throw 5 times at 20ft, then 5 times at 15ft, and finally 5 at 10ft. No matter the order of distances, the thrower must declare they are throwing for score and then throw a total of 15 times in a row to be official.

==Royal Round Divisions==

The thrower may throw any number of TWRR per weapon type, but only one scoring round per weapon type may be submitted per event or per day, if an event has throws held on more than one day of that single event. At least two people must be present to witness the round, but only one need be an authorized marshal. The marshal running the TWIC throw may also throw a TWIC round.

A thrown weapon rank will be determined by the 3 highest Royal Rounds scored (as recorded on the SCA score database) within the past 365 days. The color of the head-binding knot of the tassel will indicate the thrown weapon used to obtain the rank earned.

Weapon Knot Color
Knife Brown Knot
Axe Black Knot
Spear Purple Knot
Plumbata Orange Knot
Sling Grey Knot

Division title and the color of the tassel will align with are as follows:

Average Rank Tassel
0.0 – 19.99pt Novice White
20.0 – 29.99pt Woodsman Black
30.0 – 39.99pt Huntsman Blue
40.0 – 49.99pt Lumberjack Red
50pt+ Warrior Gold

The rank of Thrown Weapons Master shall be granted to an individual that has achieved Warrior ranking with at least 3 separate thrown weapons. The tassel shall be rainbow with a rainbow knot.

==Frequently Asked Questions==

A. Why are the spear targets the same size as axe and knife targets and no longer on the ground?
Spear distances, target sizes, and target orientation have been changed to match the Society wide Thrown Weapons Interkingdom Competition.

B. How was the plumbata parameters determined?
Since plumbatae are not part of the TWIC, it was determined that it would be acceptable to base our parameters on the only other kingdom that presently does plumbata: the Kingdom of Atlantia. We modified as needed to fit our needs.

C. What is a good alternative to an end grain "round" of wood?
End grain target designs can be found on the facebook page: Thrown Weapons in Ansteorra. The designs can be found using plywood, some 4x4, and some 2X4 soft wood bought at your local hardware store. A video tutorial is also available on youtube (see links on FB page).

D. Why are there ranges for axes and knives but not spears and plumbatae?
For axes and knives, clarification needed to be added so that an individual could not throw at the furthest distance for all three rounds. By limiting the range for each round, it allows the thrower to show a mastery of weapons different rotations.

E. What are the specifications for sling ammo?
Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field.

==Score Cards==

[[File:TWRR Individual Score Card picture.png]]

[[File: Group_Score_card_as_of_1.17.26_round_table.png]]

==Golden Weapons==

[[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]]

Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds

2026-02-17T15:31:53Z

Jyork94: /* Score Cards */

[[Category:Tournaments]][[Category:Competitions]][[Category:KAS]]

==Introduction==

The Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds (TWRR) has been founded as a means for thrown weapons participants in the Kingdom to have a set of standardized rules, using standardized targets, with a standardized course of throw (round), at standardized ranged distances, so the throwers can directly compare their abilities to the abilities of throwers in other regions of the kingdom, without the necessity of traveling to the same place at the same time. All SCA rules and regulations, both Society level and at the Kingdom level shall be observed.

The TWRR is open to all competitors, of all ages, inside the Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra the SCA.

==Target Design and Construction==

Only scores from rounds thrown at official events may be submitted for the TWRR. Official Events "are those activities that are defined as Society Events" in the governing documents of the SCA. This definition, for purposes of TWRR, also includes announced practices held under the auspices of a local SCA branch. "Announced" includes any form of general notification to the group, including electronic means like e-mail lists, Google Calendar, Facebook groups or events, or similar online forums.

[[file:TWRR Standard Royal Rounds.png|200px|thumb|left|Knife, Axe and Spear target]]

The Standard TWRR target face shall be a multi-color concentric circle target. This target face can be made of paper, cardboard, or other similar material, or can simply be painted on the target backing. The smallest circle shall be a golden circle 3" in diameter and shall count as five (5) points. The next largest ring shall be a red ring 8" in diameter and shall count as three (3) points. The outer most circle shall be blue ring 14" in diameter and shall count as one (1) point. The backing for the target face is left up to the local person running the competition, baronial marshal, or MIC (see Thrown Weapons Marshal’s Handbook for clarifications). It is recommended that for knife and axe throwing, an end grain "round" of wood be used, preferably of a soft wood such as pine or fir. Use of "hard" wood, plywood, or side grain type target backing is discouraged, as it is more difficult to get a knife or axe to stick into this type backing, thereby putting the competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage. In the event that a suitable "end grain" round or equivalent cannot be found with a diameter of 14" or greater, the outer circle may be smaller than the specified 14". But be aware, it will still be counted and scored the same as if it was full size, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also.

For spear throwing, two or preferably three hay bales, one on top of the other, is recommended. The use of wooden target backings of any type for spears is highly discouraged, as it tends to damage most spears, and it is more difficult to get a spear to stick into this type target, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also. Other backing materials (such as multiple layers of carpet, or foam or insulation boards) may also be used for knife, axe, or spear targets, if that is all that is available.

[[file: TWRR Plumbata.png |200px|thumb|right| Plumbata and Sling Target]]

The center of the target face for knife, axe and spear targets should be between three and a half and five feet off the ground. Any weapon "cutting" a dividing line between two colored circles shall be scored as having hit the higher of the two areas. Weapons hitting outside the outer circle or missing the backing altogether shall count as zero (0). All weapons must stick into the target and must remain in the target until pulled for score, except that spears which pass totally through the target may be "judged" by the range-master to have scored in the ring where he believes it struck. Spears do not have to remain free-standing in the target to count, as long as the point is still obviously "in" the target. The person throwing may request his weapons be scored and pulled after each throw, if he so desires.

Plumbata targets will follow the same 3 concentric rings design and point system as the rest of the RR thrown weapons with the following exceptions. The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outer most ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point. The target will be horizontal ground target with distances measured from the center of the target to the foul line.

Slings will follow the same targets specifications as plumbatae with one change: the target will be vertically placed with the center of the target face being between three and a half and five feet off the ground. The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outermost ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point.

==Weapons==

A. Axes may only have a single cutting edge (bit) for scoring. The scoring bit must be no more than 4" in length. Double bit axes or axes with top or butt spikes must be identified ahead of the throw to be used for scoring. Any throwing axe used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

B. Knives to be thrown may be single or double-edged, or be simply pointed with no "edge" (spikes), but may only have one pointed end. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing knives, but any throwing knife used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

C. Spears to be thrown generally should not be barbed, as barbed spears tend to damage targets, but with the permission of the person running the range and/or providing the target or backing, they may be barbed. Spears are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing spears, but any throwing spear used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

D. Plumbatae to be thrown generally should not be overly long (usually under 24”). The tips and weights should be firmly affixed to the shaft of the plumbata. The shaft should be smooth enough not to give splinters to an unprotected hand upon release. Plumbatae are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring.

E. Sling bodies shall be of any natural material. This includes leather, cloth or woven fibers. Slings must have a restraining device for the hand, such that the sling cannot fly out of the hand. Acceptable methods would be: Wrist loops, finger loops, disk / toggle for finger or hand grip, any acceptable restraining device approved by the marshal of the field. Slings must not have any rips, tears, or fraying of the material. Slings shall be constructed so that the maximum folded length shall not be longer than 36”. See guidebook for accepted target ammo.

==Distances==

These distances will be as follows. For Axes and knives, the throwers forward most foot must stay between the range identified. No foot may extend closer to the target than the minimum distance provided. All distances must be measured, not paced off, and are taken from the face of the target to the foul line. Anyone stepping on or over the foul line during or immediately after throwing will have that throw disqualified, and be given a zero point score for that throw only.

A. Axes are to be thrown between these distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

B. Knives are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

C. Spears are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) Twenty (20) feet

(5 x) Twenty-five (25) feet

D. Plumatas are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Forty (40) feet

(5 x) Forty Five (45) feet

(5 x) Fifty (50) feet

E. Slings are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Twenty Five (25) feet

(5 x) Thirty (30) feet

(5 x) Thirty Five (35) feet

==Tournament Format==

The standard course of throw (a round) shall consist of five throws of one type of weapon at three distances for a total of fifteen throws per round per division. The same weapon does not have to be thrown for all 3 distances but for a royal round score, all weapons thrown for that score need to be of the same division. (for example, a knife royal round score consists of 5 throws of knives at 10ft, 5 throws of knives at 15ft, and 5 throws of knives at 20ft. Different styles of knives can be thrown but they must all be knives for it to count as a knife royal round.) Each weapon type is a separate division, with separate scoring and rankings.

The thrower may throw each distance in order or they may change the order as needed per the marshal's choice. As an example, a thrower can throw 5 times at 10ft, then 5 times at 15ft, and end with 5 times at 20ft. That same thrower can also throw 5 times at 20ft, then 5 times at 15ft, and finally 5 at 10ft. No matter the order of distances, the thrower must declare they are throwing for score and then throw a total of 15 times in a row to be official.

==Royal Round Divisions==

The thrower may throw any number of TWRR per weapon type, but only one scoring round per weapon type may be submitted per event or per day, if an event has throws held on more than one day of that single event. At least two people must be present to witness the round, but only one need be an authorized marshal. The marshal running the TWIC throw may also throw a TWIC round.

A thrown weapon rank will be determined by the 3 highest Royal Rounds scored (as recorded on the SCA score database) within the past 365 days. The color of the head-binding knot of the tassel will indicate the thrown weapon used to obtain the rank earned.

Weapon Knot Color
Knife Brown Knot
Axe Black Knot
Spear Purple Knot
Plumbata Orange Knot
Sling Grey Knot

Division title and the color of the tassel will align with are as follows:

Average Rank Tassel
0.0 – 19.99pt Novice White
20.0 – 29.99pt Woodsman Black
30.0 – 39.99pt Huntsman Blue
40.0 – 49.99pt Lumberjack Red
50pt+ Warrior Gold

The rank of Thrown Weapons Master shall be granted to an individual that has achieved Warrior ranking with at least 3 separate thrown weapons. The tassel shall be rainbow with a rainbow knot.

==Frequently Asked Questions==

A. Why are the spear targets the same size as axe and knife targets and no longer on the ground?
Spear distances, target sizes, and target orientation have been changed to match the Society wide Thrown Weapons Interkingdom Competition.

B. How was the plumbata parameters determined?
Since plumbatae are not part of the TWIC, it was determined that it would be acceptable to base our parameters on the only other kingdom that presently does plumbata: the Kingdom of Atlantia. We modified as needed to fit our needs.

C. What is a good alternative to an end grain "round" of wood?
End grain target designs can be found on the facebook page: Thrown Weapons in Ansteorra. The designs can be found using plywood, some 4x4, and some 2X4 soft wood bought at your local hardware store. A video tutorial is also available on youtube (see links on FB page).

D. Why are there ranges for axes and knives but not spears and plumbatae?
For axes and knives, clarification needed to be added so that an individual could not throw at the furthest distance for all three rounds. By limiting the range for each round, it allows the thrower to show a mastery of weapons different rotations.

E. What are the specifications for sling ammo?
Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field.

==Score Cards==

[[File:TWRR Individual Score Card picture.png]]

[[File: TWRR Group Score Card picture.png]]

[[File: Group_Score_card_as_of_1.17.26_round_table.png]]

==Golden Weapons==

[[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]]

File:Group Score card as of 1.17.26 round table.png

2026-02-17T15:27:27Z

Jyork94: Group score card for RR as of 1/17/2026

== Summary ==
Group score card for RR as of 1/17/2026

Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds

2026-02-17T14:56:12Z

Jyork94: /* Distances */

[[Category:Tournaments]][[Category:Competitions]][[Category:KAS]]

==Introduction==

The Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds (TWRR) has been founded as a means for thrown weapons participants in the Kingdom to have a set of standardized rules, using standardized targets, with a standardized course of throw (round), at standardized ranged distances, so the throwers can directly compare their abilities to the abilities of throwers in other regions of the kingdom, without the necessity of traveling to the same place at the same time. All SCA rules and regulations, both Society level and at the Kingdom level shall be observed.

The TWRR is open to all competitors, of all ages, inside the Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra the SCA.

==Target Design and Construction==

Only scores from rounds thrown at official events may be submitted for the TWRR. Official Events "are those activities that are defined as Society Events" in the governing documents of the SCA. This definition, for purposes of TWRR, also includes announced practices held under the auspices of a local SCA branch. "Announced" includes any form of general notification to the group, including electronic means like e-mail lists, Google Calendar, Facebook groups or events, or similar online forums.

[[file:TWRR Standard Royal Rounds.png|200px|thumb|left|Knife, Axe and Spear target]]

The Standard TWRR target face shall be a multi-color concentric circle target. This target face can be made of paper, cardboard, or other similar material, or can simply be painted on the target backing. The smallest circle shall be a golden circle 3" in diameter and shall count as five (5) points. The next largest ring shall be a red ring 8" in diameter and shall count as three (3) points. The outer most circle shall be blue ring 14" in diameter and shall count as one (1) point. The backing for the target face is left up to the local person running the competition, baronial marshal, or MIC (see Thrown Weapons Marshal’s Handbook for clarifications). It is recommended that for knife and axe throwing, an end grain "round" of wood be used, preferably of a soft wood such as pine or fir. Use of "hard" wood, plywood, or side grain type target backing is discouraged, as it is more difficult to get a knife or axe to stick into this type backing, thereby putting the competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage. In the event that a suitable "end grain" round or equivalent cannot be found with a diameter of 14" or greater, the outer circle may be smaller than the specified 14". But be aware, it will still be counted and scored the same as if it was full size, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also.

For spear throwing, two or preferably three hay bales, one on top of the other, is recommended. The use of wooden target backings of any type for spears is highly discouraged, as it tends to damage most spears, and it is more difficult to get a spear to stick into this type target, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also. Other backing materials (such as multiple layers of carpet, or foam or insulation boards) may also be used for knife, axe, or spear targets, if that is all that is available.

[[file: TWRR Plumbata.png |200px|thumb|right| Plumbata and Sling Target]]

The center of the target face for knife, axe and spear targets should be between three and a half and five feet off the ground. Any weapon "cutting" a dividing line between two colored circles shall be scored as having hit the higher of the two areas. Weapons hitting outside the outer circle or missing the backing altogether shall count as zero (0). All weapons must stick into the target and must remain in the target until pulled for score, except that spears which pass totally through the target may be "judged" by the range-master to have scored in the ring where he believes it struck. Spears do not have to remain free-standing in the target to count, as long as the point is still obviously "in" the target. The person throwing may request his weapons be scored and pulled after each throw, if he so desires.

Plumbata targets will follow the same 3 concentric rings design and point system as the rest of the RR thrown weapons with the following exceptions. The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outer most ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point. The target will be horizontal ground target with distances measured from the center of the target to the foul line.

Slings will follow the same targets specifications as plumbatae with one change: the target will be vertically placed with the center of the target face being between three and a half and five feet off the ground. The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outermost ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point.

==Weapons==

A. Axes may only have a single cutting edge (bit) for scoring. The scoring bit must be no more than 4" in length. Double bit axes or axes with top or butt spikes must be identified ahead of the throw to be used for scoring. Any throwing axe used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

B. Knives to be thrown may be single or double-edged, or be simply pointed with no "edge" (spikes), but may only have one pointed end. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing knives, but any throwing knife used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

C. Spears to be thrown generally should not be barbed, as barbed spears tend to damage targets, but with the permission of the person running the range and/or providing the target or backing, they may be barbed. Spears are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing spears, but any throwing spear used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

D. Plumbatae to be thrown generally should not be overly long (usually under 24”). The tips and weights should be firmly affixed to the shaft of the plumbata. The shaft should be smooth enough not to give splinters to an unprotected hand upon release. Plumbatae are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring.

E. Sling bodies shall be of any natural material. This includes leather, cloth or woven fibers. Slings must have a restraining device for the hand, such that the sling cannot fly out of the hand. Acceptable methods would be: Wrist loops, finger loops, disk / toggle for finger or hand grip, any acceptable restraining device approved by the marshal of the field. Slings must not have any rips, tears, or fraying of the material. Slings shall be constructed so that the maximum folded length shall not be longer than 36”. See guidebook for accepted target ammo.

==Distances==

These distances will be as follows. For Axes and knives, the throwers forward most foot must stay between the range identified. No foot may extend closer to the target than the minimum distance provided. All distances must be measured, not paced off, and are taken from the face of the target to the foul line. Anyone stepping on or over the foul line during or immediately after throwing will have that throw disqualified, and be given a zero point score for that throw only.

A. Axes are to be thrown between these distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

B. Knives are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

C. Spears are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) Twenty (20) feet

(5 x) Twenty-five (25) feet

D. Plumatas are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Forty (40) feet

(5 x) Forty Five (45) feet

(5 x) Fifty (50) feet

E. Slings are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Twenty Five (25) feet

(5 x) Thirty (30) feet

(5 x) Thirty Five (35) feet

==Tournament Format==

The standard course of throw (a round) shall consist of five throws of one type of weapon at three distances for a total of fifteen throws per round per division. The same weapon does not have to be thrown for all 3 distances but for a royal round score, all weapons thrown for that score need to be of the same division. (for example, a knife royal round score consists of 5 throws of knives at 10ft, 5 throws of knives at 15ft, and 5 throws of knives at 20ft. Different styles of knives can be thrown but they must all be knives for it to count as a knife royal round.) Each weapon type is a separate division, with separate scoring and rankings.

The thrower may throw each distance in order or they may change the order as needed per the marshal's choice. As an example, a thrower can throw 5 times at 10ft, then 5 times at 15ft, and end with 5 times at 20ft. That same thrower can also throw 5 times at 20ft, then 5 times at 15ft, and finally 5 at 10ft. No matter the order of distances, the thrower must declare they are throwing for score and then throw a total of 15 times in a row to be official.

==Royal Round Divisions==

The thrower may throw any number of TWRR per weapon type, but only one scoring round per weapon type may be submitted per event or per day, if an event has throws held on more than one day of that single event. At least two people must be present to witness the round, but only one need be an authorized marshal. The marshal running the TWIC throw may also throw a TWIC round.

A thrown weapon rank will be determined by the 3 highest Royal Rounds scored (as recorded on the SCA score database) within the past 365 days. The color of the head-binding knot of the tassel will indicate the thrown weapon used to obtain the rank earned.

Weapon Knot Color
Knife Brown Knot
Axe Black Knot
Spear Purple Knot
Plumbata Orange Knot
Sling Grey Knot

Division title and the color of the tassel will align with are as follows:

Average Rank Tassel
0.0 – 19.99pt Novice White
20.0 – 29.99pt Woodsman Black
30.0 – 39.99pt Huntsman Blue
40.0 – 49.99pt Lumberjack Red
50pt+ Warrior Gold

The rank of Thrown Weapons Master shall be granted to an individual that has achieved Warrior ranking with at least 3 separate thrown weapons. The tassel shall be rainbow with a rainbow knot.

==Frequently Asked Questions==

A. Why are the spear targets the same size as axe and knife targets and no longer on the ground?
Spear distances, target sizes, and target orientation have been changed to match the Society wide Thrown Weapons Interkingdom Competition.

B. How was the plumbata parameters determined?
Since plumbatae are not part of the TWIC, it was determined that it would be acceptable to base our parameters on the only other kingdom that presently does plumbata: the Kingdom of Atlantia. We modified as needed to fit our needs.

C. What is a good alternative to an end grain "round" of wood?
End grain target designs can be found on the facebook page: Thrown Weapons in Ansteorra. The designs can be found using plywood, some 4x4, and some 2X4 soft wood bought at your local hardware store. A video tutorial is also available on youtube (see links on FB page).

D. Why are there ranges for axes and knives but not spears and plumbatae?
For axes and knives, clarification needed to be added so that an individual could not throw at the furthest distance for all three rounds. By limiting the range for each round, it allows the thrower to show a mastery of weapons different rotations.

E. What are the specifications for sling ammo?
Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field.

==Score Cards==

[[File:TWRR Individual Score Card picture.png]]

[[File: TWRR Group Score Card picture.png]]

==Golden Weapons==

[[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]]

The Golden Spear of Ansteorra

2026-02-08T23:46:22Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Spear of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom].

On September 17, 2022, the Tourney of the Golden Spear of Ansteorra was held at the 35th Defender of the fort in Livingston Texas in the Barony of [[Raven's Fort]] with [[Evan Kragssen]] winning the tournament. 

==Golden Spear of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Spear of your Kingdom is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Spear'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Spear may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the spear from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Spear is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Spear can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an spear and throws like an spear, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Spear may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the spear's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Spear shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Spear to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the spear has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the spear will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the spear may modify the spear as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear. 

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==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenges
|-
| 1st|| Sept 17, 2022 || [[Evan Kragssen]] || Defender of the Fort || Tournament
|-
| 2nd || Jan 14, 2023 || [[Úlfeiðr á Þróndheimi]] || Coronation
|-
| 3rd || Sep 03, 2023 || [[Jonathan of York]] || War of Legends || Highest points hula hoop ground targets at 10ft and 20 ft
|-
| 4th || Oct 23, 2023 || [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Samhain || Tightest grouping of 3 beyond 30 ft ---Won Hat Trick
|-
| 5th || Feb 24, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || Tournament: Distance throwing accuracy
|-
| 6th || March 12, 2024 || [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || Closest Grouping on War points target
|-
| 7th || March 12, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || War Points 3x
|-
| 8th || March 12, 2024 || [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 9th || March 12, 2024 || [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || War Points --- WON Trifecta
|-
| 10th || March 12, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 11th || March 12, 2024 || [[Dennis O'Maille]] || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 12th || May 3, 2024 || [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Beltane || Spang Around the World
|-
| 13th || May 25, 2024 || [[Patric Rick Breslin]] || Warlord || Storm the Castle Tournament
|-
| 14th || June 24, 2024 || [[Ebergardis von Zell]] || Bordermarch Baronial || Closest Grouping of 3 Spears targets over 15 ft away.
|-
| 15th || Nov 22, 2024 || [[Gilli Refsson]] || War of the Rams || You sank my battleship
|-
|16th || Nov 23, 2024 || [[Karl bogsveigir Thorgeirsson]] || War of the Rams || A viking string throw with the smallest grouping wins.
|-
|17th || Feb 15, 2025 || [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Battle of the Pines || Long distance throw off a center line tournament. He gave the Golden spear to Jonathan of York to hold a new tournament at a later date.
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|18th || Feb 23rd, 2025 || [[Bridgette of York]] || Northkeep Barony Missile Practice || Venn Diagram hula hoop challenge with a double tie breaker (closest to a a random spear throw by the judge)
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|19th || Mar 12th, 2025 || [[Aki Seulf]] || Gulf Wars || First to stick a haybale at 25 ft, off hand.
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|20th || April 19th, 2025 || [[Henri Lefavbre]] || Stargate Baronial || closest to a ring without going inside the ring at 35 ft.
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|21st || Oct 4th, 2025 || [[Susan the Curious]] || Namron Protectorate || glow and throw night tournament. 2 rounds most points. (spearing the radioactive mutant bunny clinched it)
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|22nd || Feb 8th, 20256|| [[Facon du Pray ]] || Northkeep Practice || 30ft line. Every 5 feet down was a point, every foot away from the line was a minus point.
|}
 

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

The Golden Axe of Ansteorra

2026-01-21T13:28:27Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==

A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Axe of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom]. Wishing to bring back this idea to Ansteorra Lord Aki Seulf purchased an axe at Pennsic 49 and brought it home and applied real gold leaf to the metal head of the axe.

On August 27, 2022, the Tourney of the Golden Axe was held at the premier [[Vindheim Missile Academy]] in Guthrie, Oklahoma in the Principality of [[Vindheim]] in The Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]]. In court the Queen Toryn Sevenstitches II blessed the axe in a ceremony concluding with the pouring of her drink from her chalice over the blade. 

==Golden Axe of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Axe of your Kingdom is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Axe'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Axe may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the axe from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Axe is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Axe may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Axe can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an axe and throws like an axe, it's an axe. However, it is up to the competitors if weapons such as a double bladed axe or shovels will be allowed. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Axe may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the Axe's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Axe shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Axe to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the axe has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the axe will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the axe may modify the axe as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the axe. 

==Photos==
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image:Blessing.jpeg |Queen Toryn II blessing the Golden Axe of Ansteorra
image:Firstholder.jpg | Master [[Isaac Bane]] - First holder of the Golden Axe of Ansteorra
image:316300982_5774934525932432_7823556148648125773_n.jpg |Karl Thorgeirsson Second Holder of the Golden Axe of Ansteorra
image:322187941_728514381871888_5744163111737843545 n.jpg | Aki Seulf (3rd Holder) handing off the Golden Axe of Ansteorra to Count Romanius Vesperianus (4th Holder)
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[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
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| 1st|| August 27, 2022|| [[Isaac Bane]] || Vindheim Missile Academy ||
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| 2nd|| November 5, 2022|| [[Karl Thorgeirsson]] || Axeman XVII ||
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| 3rd || November 19, 2022|| [[Aki Seulf]] || War of the Rams ||
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| 4th || January 14, 2023|| [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Coronation ||
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| 5th || May 6, 2023|| [[Skeggi berbeinn Sebbason ins Sterka]] || Kingdom Thrown Weapons Championship ||
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| 6th || September 30, 2023|| [[Raulff Smeithberde]] || Trade Days ||
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| 7th || October 7, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Namron Protectorate || Tick Tack toe 2 Rotations---WON Hat Trick
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| 8th || October 23, 2023|| [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Samhain || (3x) underhand at 10 ft, (3x) at 15ft, (3x) at 20 ft
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| 9th || Feb 24, 2024 || [[Sean Tabor]] || Battle of the Pines || Tournament: last man standing trick shots
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| 10th || March 15, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || 1 axe per hand both hands 2x max score
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| 11th || March 16, 2024 || Dennis O'Maille || Gulf Wars || (3x) Gulf Wars War Points
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| 12th || April 28, 2024 || [[Ryan Savage|Captain Savage]] || Local Practice || baronial house rules
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| 13th || Feb 15, 2025 || [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Battle of the Pines || 2 round String cut. He gave the Golden Axe to Marco to hold a tournament at a future date.
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| 14th || April 26, 2025 || [[Kaitlyn McKenna]] || Roman of the Round || 1v1 tournament series
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| 15th || May 2nd, 2025 || [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || Loch Soilleir || Sitting down. upside down axe throws. most sticks
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| 16th || May 3rd, 2025 || [[Dýrrfinna Orðlokarr]] || Ludi Florales || Most Axes stuck in the fruit target
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| 17th || May 24th, 2025 || [[Elena MacEwan]] || Stepps Warlord || Most sticks of 9 throws at 15 ft
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| 18th || May 31st, 2025 || [[Ian Thornhill]] || VMA 2 || RR scores with the twist being to not throw at 20ft. highest score wins
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| 19th || July 27th, 2025 || [[Magnus Skógr]]|| Wiesenfeuer Local Practice || Six axes, reverse scoring, closest to 30 pts
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| 20th || August 17th, 2025 || [[Ian Thornhill]] || Wiesenfeuer Local Practice || RR Scoring with the twist being you had use someone else's axes
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| 21st || Sept 14th, 2025 || [[Magnus Skógr]] || Wiesenfeuer Local Practice || Tick Tack Toe
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| 22nd || Nov 1st, 2025 || Han Ganbattar || Skorragardr Axeman || Best score of 6 axes at 20 ft (last challenged 1/18/25 at local practice)
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==
-[[85th Crown|Queen Toryn Sevenstitches II]] blessed the axe in a ceremony concluding with the pouring of her drink from her chalice. She researched historical blessing of this type and found that blood or wine was often used. She decided to use water as it was a dry site and blood being a bit too dramatic.

-This item is similar to [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Knife of Ansteorra

2026-01-21T13:27:33Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom].

In November of 2022, the first Tourney of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra was to be held at [[War of the Rams]] IX in Colmesneil, TX in the Barony of [[Bordermarch]] but was canceled due to weather.

On January 14, 2023, the Tournament of the Golden Knife was held at Coronation and [[Jonathan of York]] won making him the Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra 

==Golden Knife of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Knife of Ansteorra is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Knife'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Knife may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the knife from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Knife is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Knife may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the knife can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an knife and throws like a knife, it's a knife. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Knife may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from Ansteorra or stops playing.

-The Golden Knife shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Knife to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the knife has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the knife will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the knife may modify the knife as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the knife. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Knife of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image:324678388_681977936739643_4966945290503073990_n(1).jpg | Queen Toryn Sevenstitches II blessing the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
image:325389422_1142706499755652_2563633816684172374_n.jpg | Jonathan of York - Premier Holder of the Golden Knife of Ansteorra
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[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
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| 1st|| Jan 14, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Coronation || Top Score Tournament- Left, Right, both hands
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| 2nd|| Mar 14, 2023|| [[Ryan Savage|Captain Savage]] || Gulf Wars || Tick Tack Toe at 10ft
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| 3rd || Apr 30, 2023|| [[Saevarr Mani]] || Beltane
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| 4th || May 20, 2023|| [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Castellan
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| 5th|| Jul 22, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Kingdom Marshal Practice - Elfsea || Tick Tack Toe at 15 ft
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| 6th || Sep 02, 2023|| [[Úlfeiðr á Þróndheimi]] || War of Legends || Tick Tack Toe at 10 ft
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| 7th || Sep 30, 2023|| [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || Local Practice ||
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| 8th || Feb 24, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Battle of the Pines || tightest grouping of 3- left/right/center
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| 9th || March 13, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Gulf Wars || tightest grouping of 3 knives at 10ft
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| 10th || March 14, 2024|| [[Sean Tabor]] || Gulf Wars || Walking throw @ 20ft, 15ft, hop throw at 10ft --- WON Hat Trick and Trifecta
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| 11th || March 15, 2024|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || closest grouping of 3 at 15 ft
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| 12th || April 20, 2024|| [[Ian Thornhill]] || Weisenfeuer Baronial || highest score with 1/2 spin at 10ft
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| 13th || July 14, 2024|| [[Isaac Bane]] || Local Practice || Tick Tack Toe @ 10 ft
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| 14th || Sept 7, 2024|| Romanius Vesperianus || Elfsea Baronial College || first to hit all 6 vertical targets right to left
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| 15th || Oct 4th, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] ||Protectorate and Coranation || using each others knives, best card hand without seeing the cards before throwing
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| 16th || Oct 13th, 2024 || [[Karl Thorgeirsson|Karl Bogsveigir Thorgeirsson]] || Baronial Practise || most sticks out of 13 throws...tie breaker: closest to bullseye
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| 17th || Feb 15 2025 || Romanius Vesperianus || Battle of the Pines || modified Royal rounds tournament with spinning target on the 15ft distance. He gave the Golden Knife to HL Aki to hold a tournament at a later date.
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| 18th || Mar 1st 2025 || [[Edric Haldyn]] || Bordermarch Makers Day || Up to three knives. with 5 sets of throws. longest sting wrapped around knives won.
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| 19th || June 8th 2025 || [[Lorence Castellon]] || Summer crown Tournament || 9 throws, best score wins, 3 at 15 and 6 at 10 on a spinning target!
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| 20th || Oct 5th 2025 || [[Diego Fortuna]] || loch Soilleir's Practice || 9 throws at 10 ft, most bullseyes wins-bullseyes randomly placed!
|-
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| 21st || Nov. 21st 2025 || [[Marco Runki Rudolfson]] || War ofthe Rams XII || standard royal round score, no twist
|}
 

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]] and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]
 

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds

2025-11-17T14:24:41Z

Jyork94: /* Target Design and Construction */

[[Category:Tournaments]][[Category:Competitions]][[Category:KAS]]

==Introduction==

The Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds (TWRR) has been founded as a means for thrown weapons participants in the Kingdom to have a set of standardized rules, using standardized targets, with a standardized course of throw (round), at standardized ranged distances, so the throwers can directly compare their abilities to the abilities of throwers in other regions of the kingdom, without the necessity of traveling to the same place at the same time. All SCA rules and regulations, both Society level and at the Kingdom level shall be observed.

The TWRR is open to all competitors, of all ages, inside the Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra the SCA.

==Target Design and Construction==

Only scores from rounds thrown at official events may be submitted for the TWRR. Official Events "are those activities that are defined as Society Events" in the governing documents of the SCA. This definition, for purposes of TWRR, also includes announced practices held under the auspices of a local SCA branch. "Announced" includes any form of general notification to the group, including electronic means like e-mail lists, Google Calendar, Facebook groups or events, or similar online forums.

[[file:TWRR Standard Royal Rounds.png|200px|thumb|left|Knife, Axe and Spear target]]

The Standard TWRR target face shall be a multi-color concentric circle target. This target face can be made of paper, cardboard, or other similar material, or can simply be painted on the target backing. The smallest circle shall be a golden circle 3" in diameter and shall count as five (5) points. The next largest ring shall be a red ring 8" in diameter and shall count as three (3) points. The outer most circle shall be blue ring 14" in diameter and shall count as one (1) point. The backing for the target face is left up to the local person running the competition, baronial marshal, or MIC (see Thrown Weapons Marshal’s Handbook for clarifications). It is recommended that for knife and axe throwing, an end grain "round" of wood be used, preferably of a soft wood such as pine or fir. Use of "hard" wood, plywood, or side grain type target backing is discouraged, as it is more difficult to get a knife or axe to stick into this type backing, thereby putting the competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage. In the event that a suitable "end grain" round or equivalent cannot be found with a diameter of 14" or greater, the outer circle may be smaller than the specified 14". But be aware, it will still be counted and scored the same as if it was full size, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also.

For spear throwing, two or preferably three hay bales, one on top of the other, is recommended. The use of wooden target backings of any type for spears is highly discouraged, as it tends to damage most spears, and it is more difficult to get a spear to stick into this type target, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also. Other backing materials (such as multiple layers of carpet, or foam or insulation boards) may also be used for knife, axe, or spear targets, if that is all that is available.

[[file: TWRR Plumbata.png |200px|thumb|right| Plumbata and Sling Target]]

The center of the target face for knife, axe and spear targets should be between three and a half and five feet off the ground. Any weapon "cutting" a dividing line between two colored circles shall be scored as having hit the higher of the two areas. Weapons hitting outside the outer circle or missing the backing altogether shall count as zero (0). All weapons must stick into the target and must remain in the target until pulled for score, except that spears which pass totally through the target may be "judged" by the range-master to have scored in the ring where he believes it struck. Spears do not have to remain free-standing in the target to count, as long as the point is still obviously "in" the target. The person throwing may request his weapons be scored and pulled after each throw, if he so desires.

Plumbata targets will follow the same 3 concentric rings design and point system as the rest of the RR thrown weapons with the following exceptions. The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outer most ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point. The target will be horizontal ground target with distances measured from the center of the target to the foul line.

Slings will follow the same targets specifications as plumbatae with one change: the target will be vertically placed with the center of the target face being between three and a half and five feet off the ground. The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outermost ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point.

==Weapons==

A. Axes may only have a single cutting edge (bit) for scoring. The scoring bit must be no more than 4" in length. Double bit axes or axes with top or butt spikes must be identified ahead of the throw to be used for scoring. Any throwing axe used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

B. Knives to be thrown may be single or double-edged, or be simply pointed with no "edge" (spikes), but may only have one pointed end. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing knives, but any throwing knife used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

C. Spears to be thrown generally should not be barbed, as barbed spears tend to damage targets, but with the permission of the person running the range and/or providing the target or backing, they may be barbed. Spears are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing spears, but any throwing spear used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

D. Plumbatae to be thrown generally should not be overly long (usually under 24”). The tips and weights should be firmly affixed to the shaft of the plumbata. The shaft should be smooth enough not to give splinters to an unprotected hand upon release. Plumbatae are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring.

E. Sling bodies shall be of any natural material. This includes leather, cloth or woven fibers. Slings must have a restraining device for the hand, such that the sling cannot fly out of the hand. Acceptable methods would be: Wrist loops, finger loops, disk / toggle for finger or hand grip, any acceptable restraining device approved by the marshal of the field. Slings must not have any rips, tears, or fraying of the material. Slings shall be constructed so that the maximum folded length shall not be longer than 36”. See guidebook for accepted target ammo.

==Distances==

These distances will be as follows. For Axes and knives, the throwers forward most foot must stay between the range identified. No foot may extend closer to the target than the minimum distance provided. All distances must be measured, not paced off, and are taken from the face of the target to the foul line. Anyone stepping on or over the foul line during or immediately after throwing will have that throw disqualified, and be given a zero point score for that throw only.

A. Axes are to be thrown between these distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

B. Knives are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

C. Spears are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) Twenty (20) feet

(5 x) Twenty-five (25) feet

D. Plumatas are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Thirty (30) feet

(5 x) Forty (40) feet

(5 x) Fifty (50) feet

E. Slings are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) Twenty (20) feet

(5 x) Twenty-five (25) feet

==Tournament Format==

The standard course of throw (a round) shall consist of five throws of one type of weapon at three distances for a total of fifteen throws per round per division. The same weapon does not have to be thrown for all 3 distances but for a royal round score, all weapons thrown for that score need to be of the same division. (for example, a knife royal round score consists of 5 throws of knives at 10ft, 5 throws of knives at 15ft, and 5 throws of knives at 20ft. Different styles of knives can be thrown but they must all be knives for it to count as a knife royal round.) Each weapon type is a separate division, with separate scoring and rankings.

The thrower may throw each distance in order or they may change the order as needed per the marshal's choice. As an example, a thrower can throw 5 times at 10ft, then 5 times at 15ft, and end with 5 times at 20ft. That same thrower can also throw 5 times at 20ft, then 5 times at 15ft, and finally 5 at 10ft. No matter the order of distances, the thrower must declare they are throwing for score and then throw a total of 15 times in a row to be official.

==Royal Round Divisions==

The thrower may throw any number of TWRR per weapon type, but only one scoring round per weapon type may be submitted per event or per day, if an event has throws held on more than one day of that single event. At least two people must be present to witness the round, but only one need be an authorized marshal. The marshal running the TWIC throw may also throw a TWIC round.

A thrown weapon rank will be determined by the 3 highest Royal Rounds scored (as recorded on the SCA score database) within the past 365 days. The color of the head-binding knot of the tassel will indicate the thrown weapon used to obtain the rank earned.

Weapon Knot Color
Knife Brown Knot
Axe Black Knot
Spear Purple Knot
Plumbata Orange Knot
Sling Grey Knot

Division title and the color of the tassel will align with are as follows:

Average Rank Tassel
0.0 – 19.99pt Novice White
20.0 – 29.99pt Woodsman Black
30.0 – 39.99pt Huntsman Blue
40.0 – 49.99pt Lumberjack Red
50pt+ Warrior Gold

The rank of Thrown Weapons Master shall be granted to an individual that has achieved Warrior ranking with at least 3 separate thrown weapons. The tassel shall be rainbow with a rainbow knot.

==Frequently Asked Questions==

A. Why are the spear targets the same size as axe and knife targets and no longer on the ground?
Spear distances, target sizes, and target orientation have been changed to match the Society wide Thrown Weapons Interkingdom Competition.

B. How was the plumbata parameters determined?
Since plumbatae are not part of the TWIC, it was determined that it would be acceptable to base our parameters on the only other kingdom that presently does plumbata: the Kingdom of Atlantia. We modified as needed to fit our needs.

C. What is a good alternative to an end grain "round" of wood?
End grain target designs can be found on the facebook page: Thrown Weapons in Ansteorra. The designs can be found using plywood, some 4x4, and some 2X4 soft wood bought at your local hardware store. A video tutorial is also available on youtube (see links on FB page).

D. Why are there ranges for axes and knives but not spears and plumbatae?
For axes and knives, clarification needed to be added so that an individual could not throw at the furthest distance for all three rounds. By limiting the range for each round, it allows the thrower to show a mastery of weapons different rotations.

E. What are the specifications for sling ammo?
Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field.

==Score Cards==

[[File:TWRR Individual Score Card picture.png]]

[[File: TWRR Group Score Card picture.png]]

==Golden Weapons==

[[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]]

The Golden Sling of Ansteorra

2025-11-06T18:17:27Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
The Golden Sling of Ansteorra is a continuation of the Golden Thrown Weapons of Ansteorra. A brain child of [[Jonathan of York]] and [[Romanius Vesperianus]], the golden sling is the first golden weapon designed to be used in any challenge. 

The sling itself is 100% cotton thread that was woven using multiple forms to create a truly unique design. the primary cord is a 8 string Kumihimo cord. The cradle (or pouch) is 2x 4 cord lucet cords connected across the center with a flat solomon weave. Additional solomon weave is used to re-enforce the transitions moments between kumihimo and lucet weaves. The retention cord (finger loop side) is a spiral solomon weave while the release cord (knot side) is a 10 string golden spiral kumihimo ending with a simple whip cracker. It is designed to throw our currently approved SCA ammo (tennis balls).
 

==Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Sling is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Sling'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Sling may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the sling from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Sling is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.) A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Sling can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Slings and Ammo must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an sling and works like a sling, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Sling may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the sling's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Sling shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Sling to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the sling has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the sling will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the sling may modify the sling as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear.

==Ammo==
-Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. 
-All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. 
-Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. 
-Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. 
-Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. 
-Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Axe of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image: Golden Sling Premier Holder- Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg.png| Golden Sling Premier Holder: Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg
image: Goldent Sling.png| The Golden Sling
image: |
</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Oct 4th 2025 || [[Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg ]] || Namron Protectorate || Premier Tournament Glow and Throw-3 round tournament. glowing ammo, glowing ground and hanging targets, and a radioactive mutant bunny to break the double tie.
|-
| 2nd|| Oct 25th, 2025 || [[Órlaith inghean Uí hUallacháin]] || Eldern Hills Samhain || First to hit a small target at 20 yards
|-
| 3nd|| Nov 1st, 2025 || [[Ebergardis von Zell]] || Bjornsborg Fall Faire || First to hit a foam ground hog-crowds judgement
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==

-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds

2025-10-29T17:47:53Z

Jyork94: /* Tournament Format */

[[Category:Tournaments]][[Category:Competitions]][[Category:KAS]]

==Introduction==

The Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds (TWRR) has been founded as a means for thrown weapons participants in the Kingdom to have a set of standardized rules, using standardized targets, with a standardized course of throw (round), at standardized ranged distances, so the throwers can directly compare their abilities to the abilities of throwers in other regions of the kingdom, without the necessity of traveling to the same place at the same time. All SCA rules and regulations, both Society level and at the Kingdom level shall be observed.

The TWRR is open to all competitors, of all ages, inside the Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra the SCA.

==Target Design and Construction==

Only scores from rounds thrown at official events may be submitted for the TWRR. Official Events "are those activities that are defined as Society Events" in the governing documents of the SCA. This definition, for purposes of TWRR, also includes announced practices held under the auspices of a local SCA branch. "Announced" includes any form of general notification to the group, including electronic means like e-mail lists, Google Calendar, Facebook groups or events, or similar online forums.

[[file:TWRR Standard Royal Rounds.png|200px|thumb|left|Knife, Axe and Spear target]]

The Standard TWRR target face shall be a multi-color concentric circle target. This target face can be made of paper, cardboard, or other similar material, or can simply be painted on the target backing. The smallest circle shall be a golden circle 3" in diameter and shall count as five (5) points. The next largest ring shall be a red ring 8" in diameter and shall count as three (3) points. The outer most circle shall be blue ring 14" in diameter and shall count as one (1) point. The backing for the target face is left up to the local person running the competition, baronial marshal, or MIC (see Thrown Weapons Marshal’s Handbook for clarifications). It is recommended that for knife and axe throwing, an end grain "round" of wood be used, preferably of a soft wood such as pine or fir. Use of "hard" wood, plywood, or side grain type target backing is discouraged, as it is more difficult to get a knife or axe to stick into this type backing, thereby putting the competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage. In the event that a suitable "end grain" round or equivalent cannot be found with a diameter of 14" or greater, the outer circle may be smaller than the specified 14". But be aware, it will still be counted and scored the same as if it was full size, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also.

For spear throwing, two or preferably three hay bales, one on top of the other, is recommended. The use of wooden target backings of any type for spears is highly discouraged, as it tends to damage most spears, and it is more difficult to get a spear to stick into this type target, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also. Other backing materials (such as multiple layers of carpet, or foam or insulation boards) may also be used for knife, axe, or spear targets, if that is all that is available.

[[file: TWRR Plumbata.png |200px|thumb|right| Plumbata and Sling Target]]

The center of the target face for knife, axe and spear targets should be between three and a half and five feet off the ground. Any weapon "cutting" a dividing line between two colored circles shall be scored as having hit the higher of the two areas. Weapons hitting outside the outer circle or missing the backing altogether shall count as zero (0). All weapons must stick into the target and must remain in the target until pulled for score, except that spears which pass totally through the target may be "judged" by the range-master to have scored in the ring where he believes it struck. Spears do not have to remain free-standing in the target to count, as long as the point is still obviously "in" the target. The person throwing may request his weapons be scored and pulled after each throw, if he so desires.

Plumbata targets will follow the same 3 concentric rings design and point system as the rest of the RR thrown weapons with the following exceptions. The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outer most ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point. The target will be vertical soft target with distances measured from the center of the target to the foul line. Targets will be at the same height as axe and knife targets. Slings will follow the same targets specifications as plumbatae: The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outermost ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point.

==Weapons==

A. Axes may only have a single cutting edge (bit) for scoring. The scoring bit must be no more than 4" in length. Double bit axes or axes with top or butt spikes must be identified ahead of the throw to be used for scoring. Any throwing axe used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

B. Knives to be thrown may be single or double-edged, or be simply pointed with no "edge" (spikes), but may only have one pointed end. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing knives, but any throwing knife used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

C. Spears to be thrown generally should not be barbed, as barbed spears tend to damage targets, but with the permission of the person running the range and/or providing the target or backing, they may be barbed. Spears are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing spears, but any throwing spear used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

D. Plumbatae to be thrown generally should not be overly long (usually under 24”). The tips and weights should be firmly affixed to the shaft of the plumbata. The shaft should be smooth enough not to give splinters to an unprotected hand upon release. Plumbatae are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring.

E. Sling bodies shall be of any natural material. This includes leather, cloth or woven fibers. Slings must have a restraining device for the hand, such that the sling cannot fly out of the hand. Acceptable methods would be: Wrist loops, finger loops, disk / toggle for finger or hand grip, any acceptable restraining device approved by the marshal of the field. Slings must not have any rips, tears, or fraying of the material. Slings shall be constructed so that the maximum folded length shall not be longer than 36”. See guidebook for accepted target ammo.

==Distances==

These distances will be as follows. For Axes and knives, the throwers forward most foot must stay between the range identified. No foot may extend closer to the target than the minimum distance provided. All distances must be measured, not paced off, and are taken from the face of the target to the foul line. Anyone stepping on or over the foul line during or immediately after throwing will have that throw disqualified, and be given a zero point score for that throw only.

A. Axes are to be thrown between these distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

B. Knives are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

C. Spears are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) Twenty (20) feet

(5 x) Twenty-five (25) feet

D. Plumatas are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Thirty (30) feet

(5 x) Forty (40) feet

(5 x) Fifty (50) feet

E. Slings are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) Twenty (20) feet

(5 x) Twenty-five (25) feet

==Tournament Format==

The standard course of throw (a round) shall consist of five throws of one type of weapon at three distances for a total of fifteen throws per round per division. The same weapon does not have to be thrown for all 3 distances but for a royal round score, all weapons thrown for that score need to be of the same division. (for example, a knife royal round score consists of 5 throws of knives at 10ft, 5 throws of knives at 15ft, and 5 throws of knives at 20ft. Different styles of knives can be thrown but they must all be knives for it to count as a knife royal round.) Each weapon type is a separate division, with separate scoring and rankings.

The thrower may throw each distance in order or they may change the order as needed per the marshal's choice. As an example, a thrower can throw 5 times at 10ft, then 5 times at 15ft, and end with 5 times at 20ft. That same thrower can also throw 5 times at 20ft, then 5 times at 15ft, and finally 5 at 10ft. No matter the order of distances, the thrower must declare they are throwing for score and then throw a total of 15 times in a row to be official.

==Royal Round Divisions==

The thrower may throw any number of TWRR per weapon type, but only one scoring round per weapon type may be submitted per event or per day, if an event has throws held on more than one day of that single event. At least two people must be present to witness the round, but only one need be an authorized marshal. The marshal running the TWIC throw may also throw a TWIC round.

A thrown weapon rank will be determined by the 3 highest Royal Rounds scored (as recorded on the SCA score database) within the past 365 days. The color of the head-binding knot of the tassel will indicate the thrown weapon used to obtain the rank earned.

Weapon Knot Color
Knife Brown Knot
Axe Black Knot
Spear Purple Knot
Plumbata Orange Knot
Sling Grey Knot

Division title and the color of the tassel will align with are as follows:

Average Rank Tassel
0.0 – 19.99pt Novice White
20.0 – 29.99pt Woodsman Black
30.0 – 39.99pt Huntsman Blue
40.0 – 49.99pt Lumberjack Red
50pt+ Warrior Gold

The rank of Thrown Weapons Master shall be granted to an individual that has achieved Warrior ranking with at least 3 separate thrown weapons. The tassel shall be rainbow with a rainbow knot.

==Frequently Asked Questions==

A. Why are the spear targets the same size as axe and knife targets and no longer on the ground?
Spear distances, target sizes, and target orientation have been changed to match the Society wide Thrown Weapons Interkingdom Competition.

B. How was the plumbata parameters determined?
Since plumbatae are not part of the TWIC, it was determined that it would be acceptable to base our parameters on the only other kingdom that presently does plumbata: the Kingdom of Atlantia. We modified as needed to fit our needs.

C. What is a good alternative to an end grain "round" of wood?
End grain target designs can be found on the facebook page: Thrown Weapons in Ansteorra. The designs can be found using plywood, some 4x4, and some 2X4 soft wood bought at your local hardware store. A video tutorial is also available on youtube (see links on FB page).

D. Why are there ranges for axes and knives but not spears and plumbatae?
For axes and knives, clarification needed to be added so that an individual could not throw at the furthest distance for all three rounds. By limiting the range for each round, it allows the thrower to show a mastery of weapons different rotations.

E. What are the specifications for sling ammo?
Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field.

==Score Cards==

[[File:TWRR Individual Score Card picture.png]]

[[File: TWRR Group Score Card picture.png]]

==Golden Weapons==

[[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]]

Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds

2025-10-29T17:47:05Z

Jyork94: /* Target Design and Construction */

[[Category:Tournaments]][[Category:Competitions]][[Category:KAS]]

==Introduction==

The Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds (TWRR) has been founded as a means for thrown weapons participants in the Kingdom to have a set of standardized rules, using standardized targets, with a standardized course of throw (round), at standardized ranged distances, so the throwers can directly compare their abilities to the abilities of throwers in other regions of the kingdom, without the necessity of traveling to the same place at the same time. All SCA rules and regulations, both Society level and at the Kingdom level shall be observed.

The TWRR is open to all competitors, of all ages, inside the Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra the SCA.

==Target Design and Construction==

Only scores from rounds thrown at official events may be submitted for the TWRR. Official Events "are those activities that are defined as Society Events" in the governing documents of the SCA. This definition, for purposes of TWRR, also includes announced practices held under the auspices of a local SCA branch. "Announced" includes any form of general notification to the group, including electronic means like e-mail lists, Google Calendar, Facebook groups or events, or similar online forums.

[[file:TWRR Standard Royal Rounds.png|200px|thumb|left|Knife, Axe and Spear target]]

The Standard TWRR target face shall be a multi-color concentric circle target. This target face can be made of paper, cardboard, or other similar material, or can simply be painted on the target backing. The smallest circle shall be a golden circle 3" in diameter and shall count as five (5) points. The next largest ring shall be a red ring 8" in diameter and shall count as three (3) points. The outer most circle shall be blue ring 14" in diameter and shall count as one (1) point. The backing for the target face is left up to the local person running the competition, baronial marshal, or MIC (see Thrown Weapons Marshal’s Handbook for clarifications). It is recommended that for knife and axe throwing, an end grain "round" of wood be used, preferably of a soft wood such as pine or fir. Use of "hard" wood, plywood, or side grain type target backing is discouraged, as it is more difficult to get a knife or axe to stick into this type backing, thereby putting the competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage. In the event that a suitable "end grain" round or equivalent cannot be found with a diameter of 14" or greater, the outer circle may be smaller than the specified 14". But be aware, it will still be counted and scored the same as if it was full size, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also.

For spear throwing, two or preferably three hay bales, one on top of the other, is recommended. The use of wooden target backings of any type for spears is highly discouraged, as it tends to damage most spears, and it is more difficult to get a spear to stick into this type target, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also. Other backing materials (such as multiple layers of carpet, or foam or insulation boards) may also be used for knife, axe, or spear targets, if that is all that is available.

[[file: TWRR Plumbata.png |200px|thumb|right| Plumbata and Sling Target]]

The center of the target face for knife, axe and spear targets should be between three and a half and five feet off the ground. Any weapon "cutting" a dividing line between two colored circles shall be scored as having hit the higher of the two areas. Weapons hitting outside the outer circle or missing the backing altogether shall count as zero (0). All weapons must stick into the target and must remain in the target until pulled for score, except that spears which pass totally through the target may be "judged" by the range-master to have scored in the ring where he believes it struck. Spears do not have to remain free-standing in the target to count, as long as the point is still obviously "in" the target. The person throwing may request his weapons be scored and pulled after each throw, if he so desires.

Plumbata targets will follow the same 3 concentric rings design and point system as the rest of the RR thrown weapons with the following exceptions. The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outer most ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point. The target will be vertical soft target with distances measured from the center of the target to the foul line. Targets will be at the same height as axe and knife targets. Slings will follow the same targets specifications as plumbatae: The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outermost ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point.

==Weapons==

A. Axes may only have a single cutting edge (bit) for scoring. The scoring bit must be no more than 4" in length. Double bit axes or axes with top or butt spikes must be identified ahead of the throw to be used for scoring. Any throwing axe used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

B. Knives to be thrown may be single or double-edged, or be simply pointed with no "edge" (spikes), but may only have one pointed end. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing knives, but any throwing knife used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

C. Spears to be thrown generally should not be barbed, as barbed spears tend to damage targets, but with the permission of the person running the range and/or providing the target or backing, they may be barbed. Spears are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing spears, but any throwing spear used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

D. Plumbatae to be thrown generally should not be overly long (usually under 24”). The tips and weights should be firmly affixed to the shaft of the plumbata. The shaft should be smooth enough not to give splinters to an unprotected hand upon release. Plumbatae are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring.

E. Sling bodies shall be of any natural material. This includes leather, cloth or woven fibers. Slings must have a restraining device for the hand, such that the sling cannot fly out of the hand. Acceptable methods would be: Wrist loops, finger loops, disk / toggle for finger or hand grip, any acceptable restraining device approved by the marshal of the field. Slings must not have any rips, tears, or fraying of the material. Slings shall be constructed so that the maximum folded length shall not be longer than 36”. See guidebook for accepted target ammo.

==Distances==

These distances will be as follows. For Axes and knives, the throwers forward most foot must stay between the range identified. No foot may extend closer to the target than the minimum distance provided. All distances must be measured, not paced off, and are taken from the face of the target to the foul line. Anyone stepping on or over the foul line during or immediately after throwing will have that throw disqualified, and be given a zero point score for that throw only.

A. Axes are to be thrown between these distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

B. Knives are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

C. Spears are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) Twenty (20) feet

(5 x) Twenty-five (25) feet

D. Plumatas are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Thirty (30) feet

(5 x) Forty (40) feet

(5 x) Fifty (50) feet

E. Slings are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) Twenty (20) feet

(5 x) Twenty-five (25) feet

==Tournament Format==

The standard course of throw (a round) shall consist of five throws at each of the three distances for each weapon type (knife, axe, spear or plumata) used, for a total of fifteen throws per round per weapon. The same weapon does not have to be thrown at the various distances, allowing the competitor to change his weapon from one weapon to another weapon of that type at any time the chooses during the course of a round. It is not required to throw each weapon type, if the competitor does not wish to do so. Each weapon type is a separate competitions, with separate scoring and rankings.

The thrower may throw each distance consecutively, or throw one or more practice rounds between distances, as per the marshal's choice. In either case, the thrower must declare they are throwing for score for the next round to be official.

==Royal Round Divisions==

The thrower may throw any number of TWRR per weapon type, but only one scoring round per weapon type may be submitted per event or per day, if an event has throws held on more than one day of that single event. At least two people must be present to witness the round, but only one need be an authorized marshal. The marshal running the TWIC throw may also throw a TWIC round.

A thrown weapon rank will be determined by the 3 highest Royal Rounds scored (as recorded on the SCA score database) within the past 365 days. The color of the head-binding knot of the tassel will indicate the thrown weapon used to obtain the rank earned.

Weapon Knot Color
Knife Brown Knot
Axe Black Knot
Spear Purple Knot
Plumbata Orange Knot
Sling Grey Knot

Division title and the color of the tassel will align with are as follows:

Average Rank Tassel
0.0 – 19.99pt Novice White
20.0 – 29.99pt Woodsman Black
30.0 – 39.99pt Huntsman Blue
40.0 – 49.99pt Lumberjack Red
50pt+ Warrior Gold

The rank of Thrown Weapons Master shall be granted to an individual that has achieved Warrior ranking with at least 3 separate thrown weapons. The tassel shall be rainbow with a rainbow knot.

==Frequently Asked Questions==

A. Why are the spear targets the same size as axe and knife targets and no longer on the ground?
Spear distances, target sizes, and target orientation have been changed to match the Society wide Thrown Weapons Interkingdom Competition.

B. How was the plumbata parameters determined?
Since plumbatae are not part of the TWIC, it was determined that it would be acceptable to base our parameters on the only other kingdom that presently does plumbata: the Kingdom of Atlantia. We modified as needed to fit our needs.

C. What is a good alternative to an end grain "round" of wood?
End grain target designs can be found on the facebook page: Thrown Weapons in Ansteorra. The designs can be found using plywood, some 4x4, and some 2X4 soft wood bought at your local hardware store. A video tutorial is also available on youtube (see links on FB page).

D. Why are there ranges for axes and knives but not spears and plumbatae?
For axes and knives, clarification needed to be added so that an individual could not throw at the furthest distance for all three rounds. By limiting the range for each round, it allows the thrower to show a mastery of weapons different rotations.

E. What are the specifications for sling ammo?
Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field.

==Score Cards==

[[File:TWRR Individual Score Card picture.png]]

[[File: TWRR Group Score Card picture.png]]

==Golden Weapons==

[[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]]

Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds

2025-10-29T17:45:48Z

Jyork94: /* Introduction */

[[Category:Tournaments]][[Category:Competitions]][[Category:KAS]]

==Introduction==

The Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds (TWRR) has been founded as a means for thrown weapons participants in the Kingdom to have a set of standardized rules, using standardized targets, with a standardized course of throw (round), at standardized ranged distances, so the throwers can directly compare their abilities to the abilities of throwers in other regions of the kingdom, without the necessity of traveling to the same place at the same time. All SCA rules and regulations, both Society level and at the Kingdom level shall be observed.

The TWRR is open to all competitors, of all ages, inside the Stellar Kingdom of Ansteorra the SCA.

==Target Design and Construction==

Only scores from rounds thrown at official events may be submitted for the TWRR. Official Events "are those activities that are defined as Society Events" in the governing documents of the SCA. This definition, for purposes of TWRR, also includes announced practices held under the auspices of a local SCA branch. "Announced" includes any form of general notification to the group, including electronic means like e-mail lists, Google Calendar, Facebook groups or events, or similar online forums.

[[file:TWRR Standard Royal Rounds.png|200px|thumb|left|Knife, Axe and Spear target]]

The Standard TWRR target face shall be a multi-color concentric circle target. This target face can be made of paper, cardboard, or other similar material, or can simply be painted on the target backing. The smallest circle shall be a golden circle 3" in diameter and shall count as five (5) points. The next largest ring shall be a red ring 8" in diameter and shall count as three (3) points. The outer most circle shall be blue ring 14" in diameter and shall count as one (1) point. The backing for the target face is left up to the local person running the competition, baronial marshal, or MIC (see Thrown Weapons Marshal’s Handbook for clarifications). It is recommended that for knife and axe throwing, an end grain "round" of wood be used, preferably of a soft wood such as pine or fir. Use of "hard" wood, plywood, or side grain type target backing is discouraged, as it is more difficult to get a knife or axe to stick into this type backing, thereby putting the competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage. In the event that a suitable "end grain" round or equivalent cannot be found with a diameter of 14" or greater, the outer circle may be smaller than the specified 14". But be aware, it will still be counted and scored the same as if it was full size, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also.

For spear throwing, two or preferably three hay bales, one on top of the other, is recommended. The use of wooden target backings of any type for spears is highly discouraged, as it tends to damage most spears, and it is more difficult to get a spear to stick into this type target, which will put those competitors throwing at it under some disadvantage also. Other backing materials (such as multiple layers of carpet, or foam or insulation boards) may also be used for knife, axe, or spear targets, if that is all that is available.

[[file: TWRR Plumbata.png |200px|thumb|right| Plumbata and Sling Target]]

The center of the target face for knife, axe and spear targets should be between three and a half and five feet off the ground. Any weapon "cutting" a dividing line between two colored circles shall be scored as having hit the higher of the two areas. Weapons hitting outside the outer circle or missing the backing altogether shall count as zero (0). All weapons must stick into the target and must remain in the target until pulled for score, except that spears which pass totally through the target may be "judged" by the range-master to have scored in the ring where he believes it struck. Spears do not have to remain free-standing in the target to count, as long as the point is still obviously "in" the target. The person throwing may request his weapons be scored and pulled after each throw, if he so desires.

Plumbata targets will follow the same 3 concentric rings design and point system as the rest of the RR thrown weapons with the following exceptions. The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outer most ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point. The target will be vertical soft target with distances measured from the center of the target to the foul line. Targets will be at the same height as axe and knife targets.
Slings will follow the same targets specifications as plumbatae: The center golden ring will be 8 inches and will be worth 5 points. The middle red ring will be 20 inches and equal to 3 points. The outermost ring, the blue ring, will be 36 inches and worth 1 point.

==Weapons==

A. Axes may only have a single cutting edge (bit) for scoring. The scoring bit must be no more than 4" in length. Double bit axes or axes with top or butt spikes must be identified ahead of the throw to be used for scoring. Any throwing axe used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

B. Knives to be thrown may be single or double-edged, or be simply pointed with no "edge" (spikes), but may only have one pointed end. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing knives, but any throwing knife used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

C. Spears to be thrown generally should not be barbed, as barbed spears tend to damage targets, but with the permission of the person running the range and/or providing the target or backing, they may be barbed. Spears are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring. These rules do not set any maximum or minimum sizes on throwing spears, but any throwing spear used must not be prohibited for thrown weapons use in the Kingdom where it is being used.

D. Plumbatae to be thrown generally should not be overly long (usually under 24”). The tips and weights should be firmly affixed to the shaft of the plumbata. The shaft should be smooth enough not to give splinters to an unprotected hand upon release. Plumbatae are limited to a single sticking point for purposes of scoring.

E. Sling bodies shall be of any natural material. This includes leather, cloth or woven fibers. Slings must have a restraining device for the hand, such that the sling cannot fly out of the hand. Acceptable methods would be: Wrist loops, finger loops, disk / toggle for finger or hand grip, any acceptable restraining device approved by the marshal of the field. Slings must not have any rips, tears, or fraying of the material. Slings shall be constructed so that the maximum folded length shall not be longer than 36”. See guidebook for accepted target ammo.

==Distances==

These distances will be as follows. For Axes and knives, the throwers forward most foot must stay between the range identified. No foot may extend closer to the target than the minimum distance provided. All distances must be measured, not paced off, and are taken from the face of the target to the foul line. Anyone stepping on or over the foul line during or immediately after throwing will have that throw disqualified, and be given a zero point score for that throw only.

A. Axes are to be thrown between these distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

B. Knives are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) minimum distance Ten (10) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) minimum distance Twenty (20) feet

C. Spears are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) Twenty (20) feet

(5 x) Twenty-five (25) feet

D. Plumatas are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Thirty (30) feet

(5 x) Forty (40) feet

(5 x) Fifty (50) feet

E. Slings are to be thrown from beyond these minimum distances:

(5 x) Fifteen (15) feet

(5 x) Twenty (20) feet

(5 x) Twenty-five (25) feet

==Tournament Format==

The standard course of throw (a round) shall consist of five throws at each of the three distances for each weapon type (knife, axe, spear or plumata) used, for a total of fifteen throws per round per weapon. The same weapon does not have to be thrown at the various distances, allowing the competitor to change his weapon from one weapon to another weapon of that type at any time the chooses during the course of a round. It is not required to throw each weapon type, if the competitor does not wish to do so. Each weapon type is a separate competitions, with separate scoring and rankings.

The thrower may throw each distance consecutively, or throw one or more practice rounds between distances, as per the marshal's choice. In either case, the thrower must declare they are throwing for score for the next round to be official.

==Royal Round Divisions==

The thrower may throw any number of TWRR per weapon type, but only one scoring round per weapon type may be submitted per event or per day, if an event has throws held on more than one day of that single event. At least two people must be present to witness the round, but only one need be an authorized marshal. The marshal running the TWIC throw may also throw a TWIC round.

A thrown weapon rank will be determined by the 3 highest Royal Rounds scored (as recorded on the SCA score database) within the past 365 days. The color of the head-binding knot of the tassel will indicate the thrown weapon used to obtain the rank earned.

Weapon Knot Color
Knife Brown Knot
Axe Black Knot
Spear Purple Knot
Plumbata Orange Knot
Sling Grey Knot

Division title and the color of the tassel will align with are as follows:

Average Rank Tassel
0.0 – 19.99pt Novice White
20.0 – 29.99pt Woodsman Black
30.0 – 39.99pt Huntsman Blue
40.0 – 49.99pt Lumberjack Red
50pt+ Warrior Gold

The rank of Thrown Weapons Master shall be granted to an individual that has achieved Warrior ranking with at least 3 separate thrown weapons. The tassel shall be rainbow with a rainbow knot.

==Frequently Asked Questions==

A. Why are the spear targets the same size as axe and knife targets and no longer on the ground?
Spear distances, target sizes, and target orientation have been changed to match the Society wide Thrown Weapons Interkingdom Competition.

B. How was the plumbata parameters determined?
Since plumbatae are not part of the TWIC, it was determined that it would be acceptable to base our parameters on the only other kingdom that presently does plumbata: the Kingdom of Atlantia. We modified as needed to fit our needs.

C. What is a good alternative to an end grain "round" of wood?
End grain target designs can be found on the facebook page: Thrown Weapons in Ansteorra. The designs can be found using plywood, some 4x4, and some 2X4 soft wood bought at your local hardware store. A video tutorial is also available on youtube (see links on FB page).

D. Why are there ranges for axes and knives but not spears and plumbatae?
For axes and knives, clarification needed to be added so that an individual could not throw at the furthest distance for all three rounds. By limiting the range for each round, it allows the thrower to show a mastery of weapons different rotations.

E. What are the specifications for sling ammo?
Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field.

==Score Cards==

[[File:TWRR Individual Score Card picture.png]]

[[File: TWRR Group Score Card picture.png]]

==Golden Weapons==

[[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]]
[[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]]

The Golden Sling of Ansteorra

2025-10-29T17:40:20Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
The Golden Sling of Ansteorra is a continuation of the Golden Thrown Weapons of Ansteorra. A brain child of [[Jonathan of York]] and [[Romanius Vesperianus]], the golden sling is the first golden weapon designed to be used in any challenge. 

The sling itself is 100% cotton thread that was woven using multiple forms to create a truly unique design. the primary cord is a 8 string Kumihimo cord. The cradle (or pouch) is 2x 4 cord lucet cords connected across the center with a flat solomon weave. Additional solomon weave is used to re-enforce the transitions moments between kumihimo and lucet weaves. The retention cord (finger loop side) is a spiral solomon weave while the release cord (knot side) is a 10 string golden spiral kumihimo ending with a simple whip cracker. It is designed to throw our currently approved SCA ammo (tennis balls).
 

==Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Sling is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Sling'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Sling may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the sling from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Sling is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.) A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Sling can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Slings and Ammo must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an sling and works like a sling, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Sling may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the sling's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Sling shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Sling to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the sling has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the sling will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the sling may modify the sling as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear.

==Ammo==
-Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. 
-All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. 
-Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. 
-Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. 
-Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. 
-Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field. 

==Photos==
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==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
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| 1st|| Oct 4th 2025 || [[Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg ]] || Namron Protectorate || Premier Tournament Glow and Throw-3 round tournament. glowing ammo, glowing ground and hanging targets, and a radioactive mutant bunny to break the double tie.
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| 2nd|| Oct 25th, 2025 || [[Órlaith inghean Uí hUallacháin]] || Eldern Hills Samhain || First to hit a small target at 20 yards
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==

-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

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[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra

2025-10-07T19:55:54Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==

A.S. LIX (59)
The idea of the Golden Plumbata came from a natural progression of the golden weapons. Count [[Romanius Vesperanius]] had the golden plumbata commissioned and presented to [[89th Crown|King JP and Queen Gillian]] at War of the Rams XI. Later that very day, a heated head to head competition occurred where Count Romanius Vesperianus became the preimer holder.

==Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Plumbata'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Plumbata may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the plumbata from another, the holder is required to decline the challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Plumbata is required to accept the first challenge in a day. The second and third challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Plumbata may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the plumbata can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an Plumbata and throws like a Plumbata, it's a Plumbata. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Plumbata may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from Ansteorra or stops playing.

-The Golden Plumbata shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Plumbata to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the Plumbata has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the knife will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the Plumbata may modify the plumbata as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the Plumbata. 

==Photos==
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==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
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| | 1st|| Nov 22nd, 2024 || Romanius Vesperanius ||War of the Rams || head to head against Karl Thorgeirsson|Karl bogsveigir Thorgeirsson- most hula hoops at varying distances with 6 throws
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| 2nd || Feb 15th, 2025 || Romanius Vesperanius || Battle of the Pines || tournament of hula hoops at different sizes and distances. Two rounds. Throwing a Plumbata into a 2 foot hula hoop at 50 feet. He gave the Golden Plumbata to Dutchess Ebergardis von Zell|Ebergardis to hold a tournament at a later date.
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| 3rd || Feb 22nd, 2025|| Edric Haldyn || Enchanted Conflict (hosted by Raven Forts) || 16 person tournament
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| 4th || May 17th, 2025|| Ulsted T Unsteady || Bordermarch Baronial || first to 6 points
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra

2025-10-07T19:52:56Z

Jyork94: /* Trivia */

==History==

A.S. LIX (59)
The idea of the Golden Plumbata came from a natural progression of the golden weapons. Count [[Romanius Vesperanius]] had the golden plumbata commissioned and presented to [[89th Crown|King JP and Queen Gillian]] at War of the Rams XI. Later that very day, a heated head to head competition occurred where Count Romanius Vesperianus became the preimer holder.

==Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Plumbata'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Plumbata may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the plumbata from another, the holder is required to decline the challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Plumbata is required to accept the first challenge in a day. The second and third challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Plumbata may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the plumbata can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an Plumbata and throws like a Plumbata, it's a Plumbata. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Plumbata may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from Ansteorra or stops playing.

-The Golden Plumbata shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Plumbata to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the Plumbata has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the knife will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the Plumbata may modify the plumbata as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the Plumbata. 

==Photos==
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==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
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| | 1st|| Nov 22nd, 2024 || Romanius Vesperanius ||War of the Rams || head to head against Karl Thorgeirsson|Karl bogsveigir Thorgeirsson- most hula hoops at varying distances with 6 throws
|-
| 2nd || Feb 15th, 2025 || Romanius Vesperanius || Battle of the Pines || tournament of hula hoops at different sizes and distances. Two rounds. Throwing a Plumbata into a 2 foot hula hoop at 50 feet. He gave the Golden Plumbata to Dutchess Ebergardis von Zell|Ebergardis to hold a tournament at a later date.
|-
| 3rd || Feb 22nd, 2025|| Edric Haldyn || Enchanted Conflict (hosted by Raven Forts) || 16 person tournament
|-
| 4th || May 17th, 2025|| Ulstead the Unsteady || Bordermarch Baronial || first to 6 points
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

The Golden Axe of Ansteorra

2025-10-07T19:52:30Z

Jyork94: /* Trivia */

==History==

A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Axe of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom]. Wishing to bring back this idea to Ansteorra Lord Aki Seulf purchased an axe at Pennsic 49 and brought it home and applied real gold leaf to the metal head of the axe.

On August 27, 2022, the Tourney of the Golden Axe was held at the premier [[Vindheim Missile Academy]] in Guthrie, Oklahoma in the Principality of [[Vindheim]] in The Barony of [[Wiesenfeuer]]. In court the Queen Toryn Sevenstitches II blessed the axe in a ceremony concluding with the pouring of her drink from her chalice over the blade. 

==Golden Axe of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Axe of your Kingdom is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Axe'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Axe may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the axe from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Axe is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Axe may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Axe can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an axe and throws like an axe, it's an axe. However, it is up to the competitors if weapons such as a double bladed axe or shovels will be allowed. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Axe may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the Axe's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Axe shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Axe to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the axe has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the axe will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the axe may modify the axe as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the axe. 

==Photos==
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image:Blessing.jpeg |Queen Toryn II blessing the Golden Axe of Ansteorra
image:Firstholder.jpg | Master [[Isaac Bane]] - First holder of the Golden Axe of Ansteorra
image:316300982_5774934525932432_7823556148648125773_n.jpg |Karl Thorgeirsson Second Holder of the Golden Axe of Ansteorra
image:322187941_728514381871888_5744163111737843545 n.jpg | Aki Seulf (3rd Holder) handing off the Golden Axe of Ansteorra to Count Romanius Vesperianus (4th Holder)
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==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
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| 1st|| August 27, 2022|| [[Isaac Bane]] || Vindheim Missile Academy ||
|-
| 2nd|| November 5, 2022|| [[Karl Thorgeirsson]] || Axeman XVII ||
|-
| 3rd || November 19, 2022|| [[Aki Seulf]] || War of the Rams ||
|-
| 4th || January 14, 2023|| [[Romanius Vesperanius]] || Coronation ||
|-
| 5th || May 6, 2023|| [[Skeggi berbeinn Sebbason ins Sterka]] || Kingdom Thrown Weapons Championship ||
|-
| 6th || September 30, 2023|| [[Raulff Smeithberde]] || Trade Days ||
|-
| 7th || October 7, 2023|| [[Jonathan of York]] || Namron Protectorate || Tick Tack toe 2 Rotations---WON Hat Trick
|-
| 8th || October 23, 2023|| [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Samhain || (3x) underhand at 10 ft, (3x) at 15ft, (3x) at 20 ft
|-
| 9th || Feb 24, 2024 || Sean Tabor || Battle of the Pines || Tournament: last man standing trick shots
|-
| 10th || March 15, 2024 || [[Jonathan of York]] || Gulf Wars || 1 axe per hand both hands 2x max score
|-
| 11th || March 16, 2024 || Dennis O'Maille || Gulf Wars || (3x) Gulf Wars War Points
|-
| 12th || April 28, 2024 || [[Ryan Savage|Captain Savage]] || Local Practice || baronial house rules
|-
| 13th || Feb 15, 2025 || [[Romanius Vesperianus]] || Battle of the Pines || 2 round String cut. He gave the Golden Axe to Marco to hold a tournament at a future date.
|-
| 14th || April 26, 2025 || Kaitlyn McKenna || Roman of the Round || 1v1 tournament series
|-
| 15th || May 2nd, 2025 || Marco Runki Rudolfson || Loch Soilleir || Sitting down. upside down axe throws. most sticks
|-
| 16th || May 3rd, 2025 || Dýrrfinna Orðlokarr || Ludi Florales || Most Axes stuck in the fruit target
|-
| 17th || May 24th, 2025 || [[Elena MacEwan]] || Stepps Warlord || Most sticks of 9 throws at 15 ft
|-
| 18th || May 31st, 2025 || [[Ian Thornhill]] || VMA 2 || RR scores with the twist being to not throw at 20ft. highest score wins
|-
| 19th || July 27th, 2025 || [[Magnus Skógr]]|| Wiesenfeuer Local Practice || Six axes, reverse scoring, closest to 30 pts
|-
| 20th || August 17th, 2025 || [[Ian Thornhill]] || Wiesenfeuer Local Practice || RR Scoring with the twist being you had use someone else's axes
|-
| 21st || Sept 14th, 2025 || [[Magnus Skógr]] || Wiesenfeuer Local Practice || Tick Tack Toe
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==
-[[85th Crown|Queen Toryn Sevenstitches II]] blessed the axe in a ceremony concluding with the pouring of her drink from her chalice. She researched historical blessing of this type and found that blood or wine was often used. She decided to use water as it was a dry site and blood being a bit too dramatic.

-This item is similar to [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Spear of Ansteorra

2025-10-07T19:52:00Z

Jyork94: /* Trivia */

==History==
A.S. LVII (57)
The idea for the Golden Spear of Ansteorra was shamelessly stolen from the [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Main_Page Kingdom of the East] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsic_War Pennsic 49] after the at the time Ansteorra Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal Lord [[Aki Seulf]] met with [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Matteo_Genovese?fbclid=IwAR1_pds5d-AsU0sPrPk2skEUPW3wDtqCspY-bhBKE6mv-H19XXunvW1Xvwo THL Matteo Genovese of the East Kingdom].

On September 17, 2022, the Tourney of the Golden Spear of Ansteorra was held at the 35th Defender of the fort in Livingston Texas in the Barony of [[Raven's Fort]] with [[Evan Kragssen]] winning the tournament. 

==Golden Spear of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Spear of your Kingdom is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Spear'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Spear may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the spear from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Spear is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.)
A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Spear can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Weapons must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an spear and throws like an spear, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Spear may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the spear's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Spear shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Spear to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the spear has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the spear will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the spear may modify the spear as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Spear of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image:Evan_Kragssen_Golden_Spear.jpg | Evan Kragssen - First holder of the Golden Spear of Ansteorra
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</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Caption text
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenges
|-
| 1st|| Sept 17, 2022 || Evan Kragssen || Defender of the Fort || Tournament
|-
| 2nd || Jan 14, 2023 || Úlfeiðr á Þróndheimi || Coronation
|-
| 3rd || Sep 03, 2023 || Jonathan of York || War of Legends || Highest points hula hoop ground targets at 10ft and 20 ft
|-
| 4th || Oct 23, 2023 || Romanius Vesperanius || Samhain || Tightest grouping of 3 beyond 30 ft ---Won Hat Trick
|-
| 5th || Feb 24, 2024 || Jonathan of York || Battle of the Pines || Tournament: Distance throwing accuracy
|-
| 6th || March 12, 2024 || Sean Tabor || Gulf Wars || Closest Grouping on War points target
|-
| 7th || March 12, 2024 || Jonathan of York || Gulf Wars || War Points 3x
|-
| 8th || March 12, 2024 || Romanius Vesperianus || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 9th || March 12, 2024 || Sean Tabor || Gulf Wars || War Points --- WON Trifecta
|-
| 10th || March 12, 2024 || Jonathan of York || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 11th || March 12, 2024 || Dennis O'Maille || Gulf Wars || Tightest grouping behind hay bale
|-
| 12th || May 3, 2024 || Romanius Vesperanius || Beltane || Spang Around the World
|-
| 13th || May 25, 2024 || Patric Rick Breslin || Warlord || Storm the Castle Tournament
|-
| 14th || June 24, 2024 || Ebergardis von Zell || Bordermarch Baronial || Closest Grouping of 3 Spears targets over 15 ft away.
|-
| 15th || Nov 22, 2024 || Gilli Refsson || War of the Rams || You sank my battleship
|-
|16th || Nov 23, 2024 || Karl bogsveigir Thorgeirsson || War of the Rams || A viking string throw with the smallest grouping wins.
|-
|17th || Feb 15, 2025 || Romanius Vesperanius || Battle of the Pines || Long distance throw off a center line tournament. He gave the Golden spear to Jonathan of York to hold a new tournament at a later date.
|-
|18th || Feb 23rd, 2025 || Bridgette of York || Northkeep Barony Missile Practice || Venn Diagram hula hoop challenge with a double tie breaker (closest to a a random spear throw by the judge)
|-
|19th || Mar 12th, 2025 || Aki Seulf || Gulf Wars || First to stick a haybale at 25 ft, off hand.
|-
|20th || April 19th, 2025 || Henri Lefavbre || Stargate Baronial || closest to a ring without going inside the ring at 35 ft.
|-
|21st || Oct 4th, 2025 || Susan O'Neal || Namron Protectorate || glow and throw night tournament. 2 rounds most points. (spearing the radioactive mutant bunny clinched it)
|}
 

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

==Trivia==
-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Sling of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

The Golden Sling of Ansteorra

2025-10-07T19:51:25Z

Jyork94: /* Trivia */

==History==
The Golden Sling of Ansteorra is a continuation of the Golden Thrown Weapons of Ansteorra. A brain child of [[Jonathan of York]] and [[Romanius Vesperianus]], the golden sling is the first golden weapon designed to be used in any challenge. 

The sling itself is 100% cotton thread that was woven using multiple forms to create a truly unique design. the primary cord is a 8 string Kumihimo cord. The cradle (or pouch) is 2x 4 cord lucet cords connected across the center with a flat solomon weave. Additional solomon weave is used to re-enforce the transitions moments between kumihimo and lucet weaves. The retention cord (finger loop side) is a spiral solomon weave while the release cord (knot side) is a 10 string golden spiral kumihimo ending with a simple whip cracker. It is designed to throw our currently approved SCA ammo (tennis balls).
 

==Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Sling is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Sling'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Sling may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the sling from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Sling is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.) A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Sling can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Slings and Ammo must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an sling and works like a sling, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Sling may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the sling's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Sling shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Sling to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the sling has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the sling will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the sling may modify the sling as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear.

==Ammo==
-Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. 
-All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. 
-Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. 
-Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. 
-Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. 
-Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Axe of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image: Golden Sling Premier Holder- Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg.png| Golden Sling Premier Holder: Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg
image: Goldent Sling.png| The Golden Sling
image: |
</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Oct 4th 2025 || [[Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg ]] || Namron Protectorate || Premier Tournament Glow and Throw-3 round tournament. glowing ammo, glowing ground and hanging targets, and a radioactive mutant bunny to break the double tie.
|-
| 2nd|| || [[ ]] || ||
|-
| 3rd || || [[ ]] || ||
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==

-This item is similar to [[The Golden Axe of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Sling of Ansteorra

2025-10-07T19:50:08Z

Jyork94: /* Photos */

==History==
The Golden Sling of Ansteorra is a continuation of the Golden Thrown Weapons of Ansteorra. A brain child of [[Jonathan of York]] and [[Romanius Vesperianus]], the golden sling is the first golden weapon designed to be used in any challenge. 

The sling itself is 100% cotton thread that was woven using multiple forms to create a truly unique design. the primary cord is a 8 string Kumihimo cord. The cradle (or pouch) is 2x 4 cord lucet cords connected across the center with a flat solomon weave. Additional solomon weave is used to re-enforce the transitions moments between kumihimo and lucet weaves. The retention cord (finger loop side) is a spiral solomon weave while the release cord (knot side) is a 10 string golden spiral kumihimo ending with a simple whip cracker. It is designed to throw our currently approved SCA ammo (tennis balls).
 

==Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Sling is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Sling'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Sling may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the sling from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Sling is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.) A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Sling can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Slings and Ammo must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an sling and works like a sling, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Sling may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the sling's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Sling shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Sling to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the sling has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the sling will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the sling may modify the sling as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear.

==Ammo==
-Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. 
-All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. 
-Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. 
-Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. 
-Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. 
-Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Axe of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image: Golden Sling Premier Holder- Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg.png| Golden Sling Premier Holder: Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg
image: Goldent Sling.png| The Golden Sling
image: |
</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Oct 4th 2025 || [[Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg ]] || Namron Protectorate || Premier Tournament Glow and Throw-3 round tournament. glowing ammo, glowing ground and hanging targets, and a radioactive mutant bunny to break the double tie.
|-
| 2nd|| || [[ ]] || ||
|-
| 3rd || || [[ ]] || ||
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==

-This item is similar to [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

File:Goldent Sling.png

2025-10-07T19:49:25Z

Jyork94: The golden sling of Ansteorra

== Summary ==
The golden sling of Ansteorra

The Golden Sling of Ansteorra

2025-10-07T19:48:54Z

Jyork94: /* Photos */

==History==
The Golden Sling of Ansteorra is a continuation of the Golden Thrown Weapons of Ansteorra. A brain child of [[Jonathan of York]] and [[Romanius Vesperianus]], the golden sling is the first golden weapon designed to be used in any challenge. 

The sling itself is 100% cotton thread that was woven using multiple forms to create a truly unique design. the primary cord is a 8 string Kumihimo cord. The cradle (or pouch) is 2x 4 cord lucet cords connected across the center with a flat solomon weave. Additional solomon weave is used to re-enforce the transitions moments between kumihimo and lucet weaves. The retention cord (finger loop side) is a spiral solomon weave while the release cord (knot side) is a 10 string golden spiral kumihimo ending with a simple whip cracker. It is designed to throw our currently approved SCA ammo (tennis balls).
 

==Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Sling is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Sling'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Sling may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the sling from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Sling is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.) A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Sling can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Slings and Ammo must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an sling and works like a sling, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Sling may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the sling's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Sling shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Sling to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the sling has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the sling will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the sling may modify the sling as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear.

==Ammo==
-Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. 
-All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. 
-Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. 
-Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. 
-Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. 
-Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Axe of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image: Golden Sling Premier Holder- Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg.png| Golden Sling Premier Holder: Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg
image: |
image: |
</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Oct 4th 2025 || [[Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg ]] || Namron Protectorate || Premier Tournament Glow and Throw-3 round tournament. glowing ammo, glowing ground and hanging targets, and a radioactive mutant bunny to break the double tie.
|-
| 2nd|| || [[ ]] || ||
|-
| 3rd || || [[ ]] || ||
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==

-This item is similar to [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

File:Golden Sling Premier Holder- Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg.png

2025-10-07T19:46:47Z

Jyork94: Golden Sling Premier Holder: Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg

== Summary ==
Golden Sling Premier Holder: Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg

The Golden Sling of Ansteorra

2025-10-07T19:39:23Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
The Golden Sling of Ansteorra is a continuation of the Golden Thrown Weapons of Ansteorra. A brain child of [[Jonathan of York]] and [[Romanius Vesperianus]], the golden sling is the first golden weapon designed to be used in any challenge. 

The sling itself is 100% cotton thread that was woven using multiple forms to create a truly unique design. the primary cord is a 8 string Kumihimo cord. The cradle (or pouch) is 2x 4 cord lucet cords connected across the center with a flat solomon weave. Additional solomon weave is used to re-enforce the transitions moments between kumihimo and lucet weaves. The retention cord (finger loop side) is a spiral solomon weave while the release cord (knot side) is a 10 string golden spiral kumihimo ending with a simple whip cracker. It is designed to throw our currently approved SCA ammo (tennis balls).
 

==Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Sling is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Sling'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Sling may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the sling from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Sling is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.) A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Sling can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Slings and Ammo must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an sling and works like a sling, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Sling may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the sling's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Sling shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Sling to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the sling has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the sling will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the sling may modify the sling as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear.

==Ammo==
-Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. 
-All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. 
-Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. 
-Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. 
-Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. 
-Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Axe of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
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</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Oct 4th 2025 || [[Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg ]] || Namron Protectorate || Premier Tournament Glow and Throw-3 round tournament. glowing ammo, glowing ground and hanging targets, and a radioactive mutant bunny to break the double tie.
|-
| 2nd|| || [[ ]] || ||
|-
| 3rd || || [[ ]] || ||
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==

-This item is similar to [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Sling of Ansteorra

2025-10-07T19:38:00Z

Jyork94: /* Holders */

==History==
The Golden Sling of Ansteorra is a continuation of the Golden Thrown Weapons of Ansteorra. A brain child of [[Jonathan of York]] and [[Romanius Vesperianus]], the golden sling is the first golden weapon designed to be used in any challenge. 

The sling itself is 100% cotton thread that was woven using multiple forms to create a truly unique design. the primary cord is a 8 string Kumihimo cord. The cradle (or pouch) is 2x 4 cord lucet cords connected across the center with a flat solomon weave. Additional solomon weave is used to re-enforce the transitions moments between kumihimo and lucet weaves. The retention cord (finger loop side) is a spiral solomon weave while the release cord (knot side) is a 10 string golden spiral kumihimo ending with a simple whip cracker. It is designed to throw our currently approved SCA ammo (tennis balls).
 

==Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Sling is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Sling'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Sling may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the sling from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Sling is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.) A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Sling can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Slings and Ammo must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an sling and works like a sling, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Sling may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the sling's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Sling shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Sling to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the sling has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the sling will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the sling may modify the sling as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear.

==Ammo==
-Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. 
-All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. 
-Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. 
-Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. 
-Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. 
-Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Axe of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
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</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| Oct 4th 2025 || [[Johann Klaus Von Heidelberg ]] || Namron Protectorate || Premier Tournament Glow and Throw-3 round tournament with a double tie breaker
|-
| 2nd|| || [[ ]] || ||
|-
| 3rd || || [[ ]] || ||
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==

-This item is similar to [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Sling of Ansteorra

2025-10-07T19:35:08Z

Jyork94: /* Ammo */

==History==
The Golden Sling of Ansteorra is a continuation of the Golden Thrown Weapons of Ansteorra. A brain child of [[Jonathan of York]] and [[Romanius Vesperianus]], the golden sling is the first golden weapon designed to be used in any challenge. 

The sling itself is 100% cotton thread that was woven using multiple forms to create a truly unique design. the primary cord is a 8 string Kumihimo cord. The cradle (or pouch) is 2x 4 cord lucet cords connected across the center with a flat solomon weave. Additional solomon weave is used to re-enforce the transitions moments between kumihimo and lucet weaves. The retention cord (finger loop side) is a spiral solomon weave while the release cord (knot side) is a 10 string golden spiral kumihimo ending with a simple whip cracker. It is designed to throw our currently approved SCA ammo (tennis balls).
 

==Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Sling is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Sling'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Sling may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the sling from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Sling is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.) A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Sling can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Slings and Ammo must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an sling and works like a sling, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Sling may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the sling's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Sling shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Sling to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the sling has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the sling will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the sling may modify the sling as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear.

==Ammo==
-Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand. 
-All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials. 
-Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field. 
-Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target. 
-Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight. 
-Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field. 

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Axe of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
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</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| || [[ ]] || ||
|-
| 2nd|| || [[ ]] || ||
|-
| 3rd || || [[ ]] || ||
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==

-This item is similar to [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Sling of Ansteorra

2025-10-07T19:34:21Z

Jyork94: /* Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules */

==History==
The Golden Sling of Ansteorra is a continuation of the Golden Thrown Weapons of Ansteorra. A brain child of [[Jonathan of York]] and [[Romanius Vesperianus]], the golden sling is the first golden weapon designed to be used in any challenge. 

The sling itself is 100% cotton thread that was woven using multiple forms to create a truly unique design. the primary cord is a 8 string Kumihimo cord. The cradle (or pouch) is 2x 4 cord lucet cords connected across the center with a flat solomon weave. Additional solomon weave is used to re-enforce the transitions moments between kumihimo and lucet weaves. The retention cord (finger loop side) is a spiral solomon weave while the release cord (knot side) is a 10 string golden spiral kumihimo ending with a simple whip cracker. It is designed to throw our currently approved SCA ammo (tennis balls).
 

==Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Sling is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Sling'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Sling may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the sling from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Sling is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.) A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Sling can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Slings and Ammo must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an sling and works like a sling, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Sling may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the sling's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Sling shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Sling to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the sling has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the sling will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the sling may modify the sling as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear.

==Ammo==
-Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand.
-All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials.
-Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field.
-Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target.
-Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight.
-Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field.

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Axe of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image: |
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</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| || [[ ]] || ||
|-
| 2nd|| || [[ ]] || ||
|-
| 3rd || || [[ ]] || ||
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==

-This item is similar to [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Sling of Ansteorra

2025-10-07T19:33:40Z

Jyork94: /* Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules */

==History==
The Golden Sling of Ansteorra is a continuation of the Golden Thrown Weapons of Ansteorra. A brain child of [[Jonathan of York]] and [[Romanius Vesperianus]], the golden sling is the first golden weapon designed to be used in any challenge. 

The sling itself is 100% cotton thread that was woven using multiple forms to create a truly unique design. the primary cord is a 8 string Kumihimo cord. The cradle (or pouch) is 2x 4 cord lucet cords connected across the center with a flat solomon weave. Additional solomon weave is used to re-enforce the transitions moments between kumihimo and lucet weaves. The retention cord (finger loop side) is a spiral solomon weave while the release cord (knot side) is a 10 string golden spiral kumihimo ending with a simple whip cracker. It is designed to throw our currently approved SCA ammo (tennis balls).
 

==Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Sling is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Sling'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Sling may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the sling from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Sling is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.) A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Sling can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Slings and Ammo must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an sling and works like a sling, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Sling may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the sling's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Sling shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Sling to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the sling has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the sling will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the sling may modify the sling as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear.
 
Ammo 
-Sling ammunition shall consist of “soft” materials. “Soft” materials must be able to be compressed by hand.
-All ammunition shall be made from natural, non-metallic materials.
-Examples of “soft” materials would: Cloth balls, bags of dry beans, corn, or other particulate matter; any other material that is judged to be “soft” by the marshal of the field.
-Sling ammunition should not separate / destruct upon impact with a target.
-Individual sling ammunition shall not exceed 16 ounces in weight.
-Sling ammunition may not contain any “hard” materials including, but not limited to: rocks, baseballs, softballs, lead shot, or any other material that is determined to be “hard” by the marshal of the field.

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Axe of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image: |
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image: |
</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| || [[ ]] || ||
|-
| 2nd|| || [[ ]] || ||
|-
| 3rd || || [[ ]] || ||
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==

-This item is similar to [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]

The Golden Sling of Ansteorra

2025-10-07T19:30:56Z

Jyork94: /* Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules */

==History==
The Golden Sling of Ansteorra is a continuation of the Golden Thrown Weapons of Ansteorra. A brain child of [[Jonathan of York]] and [[Romanius Vesperianus]], the golden sling is the first golden weapon designed to be used in any challenge. 

The sling itself is 100% cotton thread that was woven using multiple forms to create a truly unique design. the primary cord is a 8 string Kumihimo cord. The cradle (or pouch) is 2x 4 cord lucet cords connected across the center with a flat solomon weave. Additional solomon weave is used to re-enforce the transitions moments between kumihimo and lucet weaves. The retention cord (finger loop side) is a spiral solomon weave while the release cord (knot side) is a 10 string golden spiral kumihimo ending with a simple whip cracker. It is designed to throw our currently approved SCA ammo (tennis balls).
 

==Golden Sling of Ansteorra Rules==
-The only way to acquire the Golden Sling is to challenge the current holder.

-The format of the challenge is fixed and shall be strictly followed to insure this does not alter from its original intent:

-To declare the challenge the challenger declares 'I request the Challenge of the Golden Sling'.

-The proper responses are 'I accept your challenge' or 'I am forbidden from accepting your challenge'.

-The Golden Sling may only be exchanged once in any given day; if another challenger requests a Challenge to the new holder on the day they have won the sling from another, the holder is required to decline the Challenge. Otherwise, the holder may accept up to three Challenges in a given day, assuming the holder is the victor of each preceding Challenge that day.

-The holder of the Golden Sling is required to accept the first Challenge in a day. The second and third Challenges are optional, and the holder should only accept those if they feel that they can show sufficient prowess and stamina after the exertions of the first Challenge.

-Once the Challenge is issued, it should be taken up as soon as is reasonable. (And really be reasonable here - if the challenged holder would like time to warm up, that's acceptable. If they are called away suddenly by an important commitment or royal command, that is also acceptable. "Calling dibs" on a challenge immediately after the current one may be acceptable, but calling dibs for tomorrow and expecting that challenges be refused until then is not.) A challenger for the Golden Spear may only issue a single challenge per day.

-Terms for what the contest will be determined by the participants. The challenger, as part of the challenge, will name the terms of the contest at the time of the challenge. The holder of the Sling can change ONE of the terms (distance, number of throws, method of throw, etc.).

-Throwers must comply to the safety standards of the Marshal in Charge of the range, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and SCA rules.

-Slings and Ammo must be SCA and Ansteorra Kingdom legal. If it looks like an sling and works like a sling, it's a spear. Only the competitors can determine if something is fair or not.

-The Golden Sling may not reside outside of it's Kingdom's borders. As such, it will revert to the previous holder or Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal if the current holder moves from the sling's home kingdom or stops playing.

-The Golden Sling shall be displayed prominently while at events and practices so potential challengers may know who is the current holder.

-It is the duty of the outgoing holder of the Golden Sling to make sure the incoming holder is fully aware of these rules.

-In the event that holder of the sling has not accepted a challenge in 3 months then the sling will be given to the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal or previous holder who will hold a new tournament at the next practical official SCA event that has a thrown weapons range.

-Holders of the sling may modify the sling as long as it is done in good faith and in the spirit of advancing the prestige of the spear.

==Photos==
<gallery caption="The Golden Axe of Ansteorra" widths="200px">
image: |
image: |
image: |
</gallery>
[[Category:Galleries]]

==Holders==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Holder # !! Date !! Winner !! Location !! Challenge
|-
| 1st|| || [[ ]] || ||
|-
| 2nd|| || [[ ]] || ||
|-
| 3rd || || [[ ]] || ||
|-
|}
 

==Trivia==

-This item is similar to [[The Golden Spear of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Knife of Ansteorra]], [[The Golden Plumbata of Ansteorra]], and [[Thrown Weapons Royal Rounds]]

[[Category:Traditions]] [[Category:Tournaments]] [[Category:KAS]] [[Category:Thrown Weapons]]
[[Category:Competitions]]