Banner War

Event site:
Masonic Park Campground
24310 Mt Loop Hwy Granite Falls, WA 98252

Banner War
XV

September 24 – 26 2010, AS
45

Aquaterra

(updated 8/24/10)

Greetings unto the Noble Populace of An Tir;

You are once again invited to display the prowess of your
Household at Banner War.

AQUATERRA IS HAVING A
PARTY!!

Come celebrate 15 years of Aquaterra as a Barony, and the
15^th Banner War with us!  

The War (and party) will be at the beautiful Masonic Park,
northeast of Granite Falls.

Bring your fighters, bards, artisans and children to vie for
a myriad of War Points.

 To
compete in the war, each Household must do the
following:

• 
  Heads of Household must attend Opening Court (Saturday
  Morning), to declare their intent to compete, WITH their
  War Banner.

• 
  Heavy Warbands MUST fight WITH the War
  Banner.

• 
  Each Household must donate to the War
  Chest.

• 
  Heads of Households MUST attend Closing Court (Sunday
  Afternoon).  

Saturday Morning there is a Procession of Banners into
Court.

The populace is encouraged to bring your banner and join
us.

War Points:

Heavy Battle 18 (Wood Battle & Bridge Battle), Rapier 9
(Tavern Brawl, RBG Dual, Last Man Standing), YAC 2,
Torchlight Tourney 3 (Heavy,Rapier,YAC), Doggy Dagger 1,
Archery 5, Thrown Weapons 2, A&S 3, Siege Cooking 1,
Bardic 3 (Story, Song & Dance during Court-2
minutes only), Dance 1, Vox Off 2, Heraldry 5,
Encampments 3, Most Chivalrous Youth 1, Kid’s Quest
1, Service 1. All individuals or groups entering a
contest for a war point MUST declare at the time of sign up.
(This includes children) 

Hear, O Bards of An
Tir!
Come to Banner War in the fair
Barony of Aquaterra to
compete for fame, fortune, the joy of entertainment, and (not
least) a WAR POINT for your war-band
!

The Best Song and
the Best Story performed will each gain a war
point.

Sign up at the Big Kitchen
between noon and 3:00 p.m.
on Saturday; the contest of skill will be held
in Court
that very evening.

CRITERIA

1. You must contain your
   performance within a TWO MINUTE span; you will be timed.
2. Extra credit will be
   given if you incorporate the theme of “Fifteen” into your
   presentation, as this is the 15th Banner War!
3. Any style appropriate to
   Court and to Her Excellency’s taste is allowed.
4. Only one presentation in
   a category (song and/or story).

Alleged
Schedule:

      Site Rules:
      * Park on right side of road,
facing out. Display parking pass in front windshield.
      * Quiet hours are observed
from 10 pm to 8 am.
      * Fires may be made in
existing fire pits or standard SCA braziers only (do NOT dig
or make new fire pits/rings). No open-flame torches (e.g.
tiki torches per Masonic Park rules). Propane for cooking is
always OK. Don’t leave fires/stoves/lamps unattended.
      * Wood is available in
woodsheds for donation; MUST return unused wood at the end of
the event.
      * Trash service is available
at the gate for $1/bag; otherwise, pack it out.
      * Pets shall be leashed at all
times. Pet owners responsible for scooping.
      * Leave the animals alone –
this is a wildlife preserve. No fishing, hunting or
swimming.
      * No dumping trash or gray
water or anything in the fishponds or river.
      * Return all picnic tables to
original positions.
      * No Smoking in buildings or
tents, under canopies or near hay/straw bales. Anywhere where
prohibited by Washington State Law and per Corpora, No
Smoking in Court or near the Eric’s,. Dispose of cigarette
butts properly.

A note from the Seneschal
This is a family oriented event and the Barony is in full
support of fostering minors in the SCA. There are two
playgrounds and many activities for young people.

If you are considering bringing minor children that are not
your own, please make sure you have the parent or guardian of
the minor sign the required Medical Authorization for Minors:
http://www.antir.sca.org/Pubs/forms/#waivers prior to
arriving at Gate. This will ensure that you are legally
authorized to sign the minor waivers and can care for the
minor in case of emergency. Thank you.

Staff:

Autocrat:

HL Fionnghuala Friseil (Fi MacKenzie) ten.ncn@if
425-359-3914

HL Arnora in harfagra (Becky Pigott) moc.oohay@aronraydl

Merchant-crat:

Sarra Treemaker  (425) 397-8242, moc.oohay@regolatak
Merchant fee is a donation to the War Chest.

RV Reservations:

Baroness Arianne moc.reitnorf@sserehcra 245-778-2359

There are limited RV spaces at this site, therefore
reservations are required.

Power is an extra $10 a night. (payable to the Masonic Park
Campground)

Site Fees:

Adult: Weekend: $14 Day: $11

Children 5-12: Weekend $9 Day: $6

Children under 5: Free

NMS $5 will apply

Make checks payable to: “Barony of Aquaterra, SCA Inc.”

Gate Hours:

Friday: Sept 24th – 3pm to midnight (merchants may enter at
noon)

Saturday: Sept 25th – 8am to 4:30on

Sunday: Sept 26th – 8am to noon.

Site closes at 4pm.

May exit at any time, LOCKED for entrance at non-gate hours.