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===Youth Combat===
===Youth Combat===
* Baroness' Youth Rapier Tournament: All youth rapier fighters are invited to display their skill at the sword. Each combatant should be sponsored by a Baroness (Court or Landed). The current Queen's Hope will be sponsored by Her Majesty. Each combatant shall compete for the honor and favor of the Baronesses. The winner of the tournament will be selected by popular consensus among all the Baronesses present. Her Majesty shall preside over the selection process. ''Junior Division'':[[ Maria of the Steppes]] won the junior division. Maria went undefeated, both as a competitor and as the Bye. Maria was sponsored by Her Majesty, Queen Margaret.  ''Senior Division:''  ppJeanette of Elfsea]] (formerly ppAila Stephensdottir]]) won for the senior division.  Her Majesty graciously allowed for Her Excellency of Elfsea, Baroness Kathryn Margarete de Reyes,  to sponsor Jeanette.  Jeanette also served as the bye for her division, and remained undefeated in both roles throughout the competition.  
* Baroness' Youth Rapier Tournament: All youth rapier fighters are invited to display their skill at the sword. Each combatant should be sponsored by a Baroness (Court or Landed). The current Queen's Hope will be sponsored by Her Majesty. Each combatant shall compete for the honor and favor of the Baronesses. The winner of the tournament will be selected by popular consensus among all the Baronesses present. Her Majesty shall preside over the selection process. '''Winners:''' ''Junior Division'':[[ Maria of the Steppes]] won the junior division. Maria went undefeated, both as a competitor and as the Bye. Maria was sponsored by Her Majesty, Queen Margaret.  ''Senior Division:''  ppJeanette of Elfsea]] (formerly ppAila Stephensdottir]]) won for the senior division.  Her Majesty graciously allowed for Her Excellency of Elfsea, Baroness Kathryn Margarete de Reyes,  to sponsor Jeanette.  Jeanette also served as the bye for her division, and remained undefeated in both roles throughout the competition.  
* Youth Rapier Tavern Brawl: You and your closest friends have spent the day feasting and partying to your hearts (and stomachs) content. Alas, no one has given thought to the check. As the waitress asks "who will pay for this meal" swords are drawn and you must exit the tavern with the goose or risk paying the check...or worse!
* Youth Rapier Tavern Brawl: You and your closest friends have spent the day feasting and partying to your hearts (and stomachs) content. Alas, no one has given thought to the check. As the waitress asks "who will pay for this meal" swords are drawn and you must exit the tavern with the goose or risk paying the check...or worse!
* Youth Rapier Musical Chairs: 15 fighters....14 chairs! When the music stops the one left without a chair must go. As long as the music plays you must fight for your right to...sit!
* Youth Rapier Musical Chairs: 15 fighters....14 chairs! When the music stops the one left without a chair must go. As long as the music plays you must fight for your right to...sit!
* Noble's Youth Armored Combat Tournament: The Nobles (Both landed and Court) of our great Kingdom (and any visiting Nobles from other Kingdoms) are invited to show their support and encouragement for the future of our society by sponsoring a Youth Armored Combatant in a tournament to display their Honor and Skill! This will be a high ceremony tournament that will give them a special place to shine and an opportunity to champion a Noble who is important to them. We need as much pomp and circumstance as we can muster! Bring your banners for the procession and your cheering section! Conspire with the parents to have your champion wearing your colors or otherwise matching attire! Sweet talk a Herald into helping you write a boastful procession introduction for them!
* Noble's Youth Armored Combat Tournament: The Nobles (Both landed and Court) of our great Kingdom (and any visiting Nobles from other Kingdoms) are invited to show their support and encouragement for the future of our society by sponsoring a Youth Armored Combatant in a tournament to display their Honor and Skill! This will be a high ceremony tournament that will give them a special place to shine and an opportunity to champion a Noble who is important to them. We need as much pomp and circumstance as we can muster! Bring your banners for the procession and your cheering section! Conspire with the parents to have your champion wearing your colors or otherwise matching attire! Sweet talk a Herald into helping you write a boastful procession introduction for them!
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==Arts & Sciences==
==Arts & Sciences==
===Classes===
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* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cQcCozCKmDS6Kmz2C4cN6o-oE3wqULSgSVBim7q2Pos/preview Youth Class List]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cQcCozCKmDS6Kmz2C4cN6o-oE3wqULSgSVBim7q2Pos/preview Youth Class List]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B61r_aBU7Zo5TnFTUUxpMUtsN0pCTmZlYkRYTnVETmNyTU1Z/view A&S Class Schedule]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B61r_aBU7Zo5TnFTUUxpMUtsN0pCTmZlYkRYTnVETmNyTU1Z/view A&S Class Schedule]
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===Tournaments===
===Tournaments===
* Arts & Sciences Tournament of Champions:  Each group holds the right to have an artisan of their choosing represent them at the Tournament of Champions. The chosen artisan may be the groups titled artisan or they may be an artisan chosen from their populace. Once the artisan agrees to represent a group, said artisan may not represent another group for Tournament of Champions. The competition will be single item entry only. Documentation is required, no theme. This is a "bring your best piece" competition. The judges shall be Their Majesties (one vote combined), Their Highnesses (one vote combined), and a group of three (3) anonymous judges. This number guarantees no ties and an overall winner being selected. A generous prize basket will be provided to the winner. We kindly request each group participating sponsor and provide a prize for a "best of" in any chosen arts or sciences field. '''Winner: [[Gwenllian verch Madyn]]'''
* Arts & Sciences Tournament of Champions:  Each group holds the right to have an artisan of their choosing represent them at the Tournament of Champions. The chosen artisan may be the groups titled artisan or they may be an artisan chosen from their populace. Once the artisan agrees to represent a group, said artisan may not represent another group for Tournament of Champions. The competition will be single item entry only. Documentation is required, no theme. This is a "bring your best piece" competition. The judges shall be Their Majesties (one vote combined), Their Highnesses (one vote combined), and a group of three (3) anonymous judges. This number guarantees no ties and an overall winner being selected. A generous prize basket will be provided to the winner. We kindly request each group participating sponsor and provide a prize for a "best of" in any chosen arts or sciences field. '''Winner: [[Gwenllian verch Madyn]]'''
* Arts & Science Open Invitational Competition: If you are looking for a totally thought out, completely serious, and not at all last minute competition, this may not be what you are looking for. Works in progress are encouraged. Completed projects are allowed, but will be eyed with suspicion. Prepared documentation is out. You will be given the means to describe your project when you setup your entry. Scoring sheets will not be used, but if requested, encouraging notes will be provided. Three judges will be chosen at whim and without having advanced personal notice. They will choose the winning project based upon a common agreed upon arbitrary metric.
* Arts & Science Open Invitational Competition: If you are looking for a totally thought out, completely serious, and not at all last minute competition, this may not be what you are looking for. Works in progress are encouraged. Completed projects are allowed, but will be eyed with suspicion. Prepared documentation is out. You will be given the means to describe your project when you setup your entry. Scoring sheets will not be used, but if requested, encouraging notes will be provided. Three judges will be chosen at whim and without having advanced personal notice. They will choose the winning project based upon a common agreed upon arbitrary metric.
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===Bardic===
===Bardic===
* Bardic Meet & Greet Potluck:  Come and meet bards from across the kingdom! Bring a bardic piece to share (bring copies!) and maybe teach. Food dish is optional!
* Bardic Meet & Greet Potluck:  Come and meet bards from across the kingdom! Bring a bardic piece to share (bring copies!) and maybe teach. Food dish is optional!
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===Brewing===
===Brewing===
* Brewing Competition: The Barony of Namron will be hosting a brewing competition. We encourage all brewers to bring your best and vie for the bragging rights of Best in the Kingdom. Brewers may provide more than one entry. There will be 4 categories: beer, wine, mead, and cordials. Documentation is not required, but an ingredient list is needed for allergy concerns. For each entry, brewers will need to provide at least three 12 ounce bottles for beer, wine, or mead. Cordials will need two bottles of appropriate size to supply one for judging and one for the winner. The contest will be blind popular choice with judges to be selected at Her Excellency of Namron’s discretion.
* Brewing Competition: The Barony of Namron will be hosting a brewing competition. We encourage all brewers to bring your best and vie for the bragging rights of Best in the Kingdom. Brewers may provide more than one entry. There will be 4 categories: beer, wine, mead, and cordials. Documentation is not required, but an ingredient list is needed for allergy concerns. For each entry, brewers will need to provide at least three 12 ounce bottles for beer, wine, or mead. Cordials will need two bottles of appropriate size to supply one for judging and one for the winner. The contest will be blind popular choice with judges to be selected at Her Excellency of Namron’s discretion.
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==Ansteorran History Display==
==Ansteorran History Display==
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==Other Events==
==Other Events==
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Revision as of 19:48, 29 March 2020

Ansteorra 40th Anniversary was held Thursday, September 18 - Sunday, September 22, and was hosted by the Province of Mooneschadowe.

Event Staff


Martial Activities

Chivalric

  • 40th Year Ruby Challenge: "This is a round robin tournament, open to the first 41 people who sign up. This means everyone has 40 fights. Each fight will be to one point and will last three minutes before the next fight starts. This will be a grueling challenge and everyone who enters and finished will receive a commemorative token. The winner of the tournament will be the fighter with the most points."
  • William Marshal Tournament: "This high persona tournament will be fought in the 12th Century style of melee honoring William Marshal. All participating combatants must conform to the weapon and Armour Standards of the tournament outlined below. The tournament will consist of three rounds of melee 15 minutes each with 5 minute break between to hydrate or settle ransoms. Teams will be chosen at the beginning of the tournament. We will attempt to make the sides even and fair as well as attempt to keep whole units together. Changing sides is permitted."
  • Newcomers Tournament: "For the fighters we want to make sure they are getting as much fighting in as we can. So we have decided to break the combatants into pools. Each combatant will fight every other person in their pool. After a few pools of various weapon styles, the highest scoring combatants will be placed into a bracketed tournament to choose the victor. Get ready, embrace versatility, and prepare for lots of fun!! "
  • Viking Raid: This event is Based on the Raids of the Norse King Harald Hardrada against the Danish King Sweyn II in the years around 1050. All gear and behavior for this Deed should be chronologically appropriate for the Scandinavians of the Viking Raid era, being portrayed from roughly the 9th to 11th Centuries. Fighters are not required to have a Viking appearance, but are strongly encouraged to do so. All warriors should bring a minimum of one piece of period appropriate loot to contribute towards the “treasure hoard.” Sides will be determined and each will present their loot to the MIC which will be distributed after the battle. The commanders will disperse the loot won to their warriors as they see fit. Bringing extra loot to be given directly to worthy opponents and assisting marshals, chirugeons, water-bears, etc.. is highly encouraged. Your loot is required for entry into the raid.
  • Known World Open: Bring Your Own Blam: This tourney is open to all chivalric fighters regardless of rank. Sitting Royals are most welcome. Here is the place to win some renown! The format will be bearpit then double elimination. All fighting will be bring your best weapon style. The fighters will be divided into groups of roughly equal numbers and skill levels. A point will be given for each victory a fighter has earned. The first 16 to earn 25 points will finish the tourney in standard double elimination. Fighters may hold the field indefinitely, however all wounds are retained as long as that fighter holds the field.
  • Crest Tournament: Bring a creative crest for your helmet for this tournament. The crest must be constructed from foam, paper mache or some other material that can be easily removed/destroyed by a solid shot from a One-Hand Heavy Weapon. It must be attached to the top of your fighting helm using a method that will allow easy removal such as Duct Tape, Strapping Tape, Velcro, etc. No metal rods or anything that will prevent a solid shot from removing the crest are allowed. Crest height is to be a minimum of 7 inches. Combat will consist of a single one-hand weapon per fighter, no shield or off-hand weapon, held in a grand melee. The last crest standing will be named the winner and a winner will also be named for "best" crest.
  • Pas dela Rouge: A grand Pas d'Armes open to all Armored and Cut & Thrust combatants that wish to participate! Bouts will be challenge style and announced in as grand a form as Combatants may manage. Use of heralds is highly encouraged. Likewise, Combatants and Consorts are encouraged to offer larges to any and all that they find worthy of praise by virtue of their actions. At the end of the Pas, we will gather to enjoy foods and refreshments, tell stories of valor and actions during the Pas and celebrate one Combatant from each combat form, Armoured Combat and Cut & Thrust, to be recognized as Most Valiant of the day.


Rapier

  • Rose Tournament: We, Roses of Ansteorra, are hosting a grand rapier tournament at Ansteorra's Fortieth Year Celebration! We look forward to seeing the honor, grace, and prowess of any who wish to compete. The tournament starts on Saturday September 21st, at 10 am, and lasts until 2 pm. Even though the tournament is being hosted by the Roses, Rose sponsorship is not required to participate.
  • League of Ansteorra Black Blade: The League of the Ansteorran Black Blade is a season long series of tournaments. Each tournament is a Single pass single elimination style tournament. the tournaments will be hosted by the league at various events around the kingdom throughout the year. Each tournament will have a "pool" of points. Each fighter that enters the league has a point value assigned to them based on the awards they have received. The point values of each fighter that enters a tournament will be added to the "pool" for said tournament. Each entrant will get a percentage of those points, Percentages increase the farther you go in the tournament with the winner getting the highest. The season will end before Gulf Wars 2020. The idea behind this league is to encourage both travel and, as always, MORE FIGHTING! Getting more people into tournaments benefits everyone so get your friends to join! We are also looking forward to everyone being able to utilize their fighting data to analyze their trends and progress throughout the year and even across several seasons. This tournament series can work either as a series motivating goals or as a bunch of fun one off tournaments, depending on how you choose to approach it so there is something there for everyone!
  • Pas dela Rouge: A grand Pas d'Armes open to all Armored and Cut & Thrust combatants that wish to participate! Bouts will be challenge style and announced in as grand a form as Combatants may manage. Use of heralds is highly encouraged. Likewise, Combatants and Consorts are encouraged to offer larges to any and all that they find worthy of praise by virtue of their actions. At the end of the Pas, we will gather to enjoy foods and refreshments, tell stories of valor and actions during the Pas and celebrate one Combatant from each combat form, Armoured Combat and Cut & Thrust, to be recognized as Most Valiant of the day.


Equestrian

  • Amicitia Equestrian Challenge, hosted by Eowyth þa Siðend of Calontir: The Amicitia challenge is a relay race and the pair has to be made of a Calontir & Ansteorran rider, but Amicitias and Feras can fill in for either side. The challenges will be adjusted based on the equipment available and number of equines and riders. It could possibly be a head-to-head relay race or one team at a time.


Siege

  • Siege Timed Shoot (Thursday): There will be a prize for the winning team. Teams do not need to be siege authorized or wear armor. Kids can participate too!
  • Siege Rock Catch (Friday): Participants must be in armor and catch the rocks before they hit the ground. There will be a prize for the winner.
  • Siege Themed Shoot (Saturday): A large themed shoot with near and far targets, and multiple rounds. There will be a prize for the winning team. Teams do not need to be siege authorized or wear armor. Kids can participate too!


Thrown Weapons / Archery

  • KAS - Knives Tourney: Think you're handy with a knife? Come and throw with us in this knife heavy thrown weapons tourney. We will be throwing at multiple distances and at multiple targets with a few surprises thrown in for good measure. If you can make the cut you'll walk away with a full set of 12 inch throwing knives and bragging rights. Sign up will begin 30 minutes before the tourney starts.
  • KAS - Axe tourney: Always wanted to be an axe murderer? Well, we won't be practicing that here, but you can compete with the best in the kingdom in this axe-centric tourney! Single throw, double throw and long distance are some of the challenges that you can expect on the range. We won't axe you how much you've practiced but, should you cut out the competition you'll take home a full set of throwing axes to show off. Sign up will begin 30 minutes prior to the tourney start.
  • KAS - Spear tourney: The name of this game is to stick it with a spear. There will be hard and soft targets, a line throw and some good fun in killing your opponent in this spear throw. Bring your own or use the spears provided and see if you can win a full set of spears and be the envy of your peer group. This throw will be a lot of fun and so stick around and see if you can come out on top! Sign up will begin 30 minutes prior to the tourney start.
  • KAS - 40th Year Champion Throw: This throw will bring it all together with knives, axes and spears in a multi-round, multi-throw tourney. There will be hard and soft targets, multiple distances and multiple styles along with some unique challenges such as the "no stick zone" targets. This tourney is designed to bring out your best and, should you prove worthy, will garner you a full set of knives, axes and spears for your collection. That's right, you can win it all, if you can make it stick. Sign up will begin 30 minutes before the tourney starts.


Youth Combat

  • Baroness' Youth Rapier Tournament: All youth rapier fighters are invited to display their skill at the sword. Each combatant should be sponsored by a Baroness (Court or Landed). The current Queen's Hope will be sponsored by Her Majesty. Each combatant shall compete for the honor and favor of the Baronesses. The winner of the tournament will be selected by popular consensus among all the Baronesses present. Her Majesty shall preside over the selection process. Winners: Junior Division:Maria of the Steppes won the junior division. Maria went undefeated, both as a competitor and as the Bye. Maria was sponsored by Her Majesty, Queen Margaret. Senior Division: ppJeanette of Elfsea]] (formerly ppAila Stephensdottir]]) won for the senior division. Her Majesty graciously allowed for Her Excellency of Elfsea, Baroness Kathryn Margarete de Reyes, to sponsor Jeanette. Jeanette also served as the bye for her division, and remained undefeated in both roles throughout the competition.
  • Youth Rapier Tavern Brawl: You and your closest friends have spent the day feasting and partying to your hearts (and stomachs) content. Alas, no one has given thought to the check. As the waitress asks "who will pay for this meal" swords are drawn and you must exit the tavern with the goose or risk paying the check...or worse!
  • Youth Rapier Musical Chairs: 15 fighters....14 chairs! When the music stops the one left without a chair must go. As long as the music plays you must fight for your right to...sit!
  • Noble's Youth Armored Combat Tournament: The Nobles (Both landed and Court) of our great Kingdom (and any visiting Nobles from other Kingdoms) are invited to show their support and encouragement for the future of our society by sponsoring a Youth Armored Combatant in a tournament to display their Honor and Skill! This will be a high ceremony tournament that will give them a special place to shine and an opportunity to champion a Noble who is important to them. We need as much pomp and circumstance as we can muster! Bring your banners for the procession and your cheering section! Conspire with the parents to have your champion wearing your colors or otherwise matching attire! Sweet talk a Herald into helping you write a boastful procession introduction for them!


Arts & Sciences

Classes


Tournaments

  • Arts & Sciences Tournament of Champions: Each group holds the right to have an artisan of their choosing represent them at the Tournament of Champions. The chosen artisan may be the groups titled artisan or they may be an artisan chosen from their populace. Once the artisan agrees to represent a group, said artisan may not represent another group for Tournament of Champions. The competition will be single item entry only. Documentation is required, no theme. This is a "bring your best piece" competition. The judges shall be Their Majesties (one vote combined), Their Highnesses (one vote combined), and a group of three (3) anonymous judges. This number guarantees no ties and an overall winner being selected. A generous prize basket will be provided to the winner. We kindly request each group participating sponsor and provide a prize for a "best of" in any chosen arts or sciences field. Winner: Gwenllian verch Madyn
  • Arts & Science Open Invitational Competition: If you are looking for a totally thought out, completely serious, and not at all last minute competition, this may not be what you are looking for. Works in progress are encouraged. Completed projects are allowed, but will be eyed with suspicion. Prepared documentation is out. You will be given the means to describe your project when you setup your entry. Scoring sheets will not be used, but if requested, encouraging notes will be provided. Three judges will be chosen at whim and without having advanced personal notice. They will choose the winning project based upon a common agreed upon arbitrary metric.


Bardic

  • Bardic Meet & Greet Potluck: Come and meet bards from across the kingdom! Bring a bardic piece to share (bring copies!) and maybe teach. Food dish is optional!
  • Sing Along Songs: Come sing some of your favorite sing-along songs, or learn some new ones! The focus is on everyone singing together and having fun!
  • Madrigal/Polyphonic Singing: Come learn to sing together in parts! This is just for fun, no expectation to perform afterwards.
  • Bardic Feedback: Come and bring the piece you are working on to get constructive feedback on your performance from a panel of experienced bards. No competition pressure! Just friendly commentary to help you raise your game!
  • Bardic Circle & Throwdown: Details to Follow!
  • Bardic After Dark: Join Alden and perform those pieces you've been saving for when the kids go to bed! For mature audiences, or immature audiences 18 and older!


Brewing

  • Brewing Competition: The Barony of Namron will be hosting a brewing competition. We encourage all brewers to bring your best and vie for the bragging rights of Best in the Kingdom. Brewers may provide more than one entry. There will be 4 categories: beer, wine, mead, and cordials. Documentation is not required, but an ingredient list is needed for allergy concerns. For each entry, brewers will need to provide at least three 12 ounce bottles for beer, wine, or mead. Cordials will need two bottles of appropriate size to supply one for judging and one for the winner. The contest will be blind popular choice with judges to be selected at Her Excellency of Namron’s discretion.


Ansteorran History Display

  • Each group in the Kingdom is invited to bring items of historical note for their group, and display them for the edification, education and enjoyment of all.
  • Auction: An original oil painting by Mistress Branwyn, titled "Joan of Arc." Painted in 1970, this lovely piece was gifted by Mistress Branwyn to Countess Cyf, who has loved it for 35 years. She has donated it to the Ansteorran Historian's Office, to be auctioned off as a fundraising item. Bidding will begin on Friday Morning and will close on Saturday evening just prior to Court. The winner is responsible for transportation of the painting.
  • 40 for 40th: an ongoing Lore quest is sponsored by Zubeydah Jamilla al-Badawiyyah, with prizes provided by Elrique DeNetterville: File:40 For 40th - Year of the Quest.pdf


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