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'''War of the Rams''' is the annual fall event of the [[Barony of Bordermarch]] in the [[Kingdom of Ansteorra]] of the [[Society for Creative Anachronism]] (SCA). The event is held each fall at [[ | '''War of the Rams''' is the annual fall event of the [[Barony of Bordermarch]] in the [[Kingdom of Ansteorra]] of the [[Society for Creative Anachronism]] (SCA). The event is held each fall at [[Border keep]], a permanent stone castle located at Jones Country Music Park near Colmesneil, Texas. | ||
The event began as '''[[Bordermarch Autumn Melees]]''' ('''BAM''') and was later renamed '''War of the Rams''' ('''WotR''' or '''WotR/BAM''') as the event grew in size and scope. The new name reflects the ram's horn (''shofar'') featured on the Bordermarch armory and also acknowledges the long tradition of friendly rivalry with participants from the neighboring [[Kingdom of Gleann Abhann]], whose kingdom armory features a ram. | The event began as '''[[Bordermarch Autumn Melees]]''' ('''BAM''') and was later renamed '''War of the Rams''' ('''WotR''' or '''WotR/BAM''') as the event grew in size and scope. The new name reflects the ram's horn (''shofar'') featured on the Bordermarch armory and also acknowledges the long tradition of friendly rivalry with participants from the neighboring [[Kingdom of Gleann Abhann]], whose kingdom armory features a ram. | ||
War of the Rams has grown from a local baronial | War of the Rams has grown from a local baronial melees event into the largest annual event in Ansteorra. The event features armored combat melees, rapier combat melees, archery, thrown weapons, Arts & Sciences activities, merchants, classes, camping, and many social activities. It has reached a documented peak attendance of 880 participants.<ref>''War of the Rams Historical Financial and Attendance Records''.</ref> | ||
Additional information on the event site may be found at [[ | Additional information on the event site may be found at [[Border keep]]. Information on the event's early history prior to the name change can be found at [[Bordermarch Autumn Melees]]. | ||
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Revision as of 16:05, 29 July 2026
General Information
War of the Rams is the annual fall event of the Barony of Bordermarch in the Kingdom of Ansteorra of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). The event is held each fall at Border keep, a permanent stone castle located at Jones Country Music Park near Colmesneil, Texas.
The event began as Bordermarch Autumn Melees (BAM) and was later renamed War of the Rams (WotR or WotR/BAM) as the event grew in size and scope. The new name reflects the ram's horn (shofar) featured on the Bordermarch armory and also acknowledges the long tradition of friendly rivalry with participants from the neighboring Kingdom of Gleann Abhann, whose kingdom armory features a ram.
War of the Rams has grown from a local baronial melees event into the largest annual event in Ansteorra. The event features armored combat melees, rapier combat melees, archery, thrown weapons, Arts & Sciences activities, merchants, classes, camping, and many social activities. It has reached a documented peak attendance of 880 participants.<ref>War of the Rams Historical Financial and Attendance Records.</ref>
Additional information on the event site may be found at Border keep. Information on the event's early history prior to the name change can be found at Bordermarch Autumn Melees.
Ongoing Competitions
Chronology
- 1981 Dame Tessa documents the fist Bordermarch Autumn Melees as one timber tower fortification at Claibourne West Park.
- Event Steward was Therese de' Ivoire
- 1982 Nov.19-21 - Two timber towers, Claibourne West Park.
- Event Steward was Nathaniel duBoid Sauvage
- 1983 No BAM.
- Only year missed from 1981 until 2012 when BAM became War of the Rams.
- 1992 BAM XI - Last year at Claibourne West Park
- Event Stewards: Henri le hibou du Bois / Malachai Khan
- 1993 BAM XII - First year at Jones Country Music Park
- Event Steward Valencia de Granada
- Bordermarch's 15th year as a Barony!
- more to come...
Event Reviews/Memories
Gallery of Images
Gallery
- BAM / War of the Rams
