Bar Gemels
Hosted in-person by
The Barony of Terra Pomaria (Marion, Polk & Lincoln Counties, OR )
Event Summary
Event Main Contact (Event Steward): Lady Aurelia de le Mer
Date: April 25 , 2025 until April, 27 2025
Site opens at: 3:00 PM on April 25th 2025
Site closes at: 1:00 PM on April 27th 2025
Event site:
Camp Taloali
15934 N. Santiam Hwy SE
Stayton, OR 97383
This is a Level 1: Other (Branch primary events of regional or Kingdom interest) event.
The tavern is open!
We will have games on the tables, musicians playing, a warm fire, fun competitions, and hot food for travelers. Pre-Reg now open! https://forms.gle/TLZAFGqFqFf4NKYLA
Pre-registration closes Wednesday April 16th.
In pursuit of continuing to enrich the land through stories and song, Terra Pomaria’s Bardic Champion seeks a successor.
Challengers should prepare three entries that fall into the following categories:
- Inspiration: This could include inspiring music, a story of an inspiring deed, a song about inspirational virtues, etc.
- Community: Friendship, welcoming, diversity equity, inclusion, unity, etc.
- Original Work: This can be an original take on an old story, a filk (new lyrics to an old song), or a completely new composition all together.
Contestants will be judged based on the following criteria: skill, presentation, relevance to period and society pursuits, and adherence to categories. Please enter even if your entries do not adhere strictly to these categories!
The youth represent the future of these great lands, and in holding to tradition, Terra Pomaria’s Youth Champion is also seeking a successor for the next year! See below for this year’s criteria and scoring.
Like to cook? Terra Pomarian Courtier, HL Gwyneth Blackthorne (she/they) brings you “The Petite Pallettes: flavors for a newcomer” cooking competition!
This competition is specifically aimed at introducing newcomers to delicious period recipes. Their Excellencies Stefan and Anna will call for volunteer judges from newcomers present at Saturday morning Court. Judging will take place in the afternoon, as allowed by their Excellencies schedule. Their Excellencies and HL Gwyneth will be available to comment and advise, but the ultimate winner will be determined by the newcomers.
The winner will take home a brand new Lodge cast iron dutch oven and a pint of smoked sea salt from the Blackthorne hoard.
**NOTE: use of walnuts and/or mangos is disallowed due to food allergies**
Marshal Activities include fighting(rapier/heavy), archery, thrown weapons, and the traditional Bar Room Brawl.
A Silent Auction fundraiser will be held for Camp Taloali, a camp for children who are Deaf and or Hard of Hearing community members. To donate, please contact Adrianne Von Brandenburg at adrianne.von.brandenburg@gmail.com
Merchants welcome for a donation.
Bunks available for a $20 fee.
RV spots are $20. Space is limited. Please note that during invoicing, RVs and bunks have been combined and will show as “bunk” on your invoice. The pre-reg coordinator will have your correct reservation information on file.
Well behaved, leashed pets are welcome. Please pick up after your pet!
*These great lands of Terra Pomaria embrace and celebrate the diversity of its populace and welcome all participants with open arms. We strive to create a community that is inclusive of all participants who share in the values of kindness, respect and dignity.
*Accessibility information: Camp Taloali has ADA accessibility. Roads/paths are gravel/dirt. Site is flat with few hills and inclines. Cabins have a step up to enter. Cabins with ramps available upon request. Cabins have bunks, storage cabinets, electricity, and heaters. Limited outlets in cabins, bring extension cords if you need to run medical equipment.
There are permanent restroom facilities equipped with an ADA standard stall and showers. Portable restrooms will be placed near the cabins.
ADA Parking is available.
For questions about accommodations, please contact Gwyneth Blackthorne at ladyblackthorne@gmail.com
This event includes the following activities and/or services:
Royal Presence - King
Royal Presence - Queen
Royal Presence - Summits
Accepts PayPal
Has Merchants
Has Classes
Offers Youth & Family activities
Has Heavy Fighting activities
Has Rapier and/or Cut & Thrust activities
Has Archery activities
Has Bardic activities
Has Arts & Sciences activities
Allows pets (check for details)
Offers a feast or meal
Add all events from Terra Pomaria to your personal calendar (ical format)
Registration Information
Pre-Reg is open Saturday, February 15 – Wednesday, April 16 2025.
https://forms.gle/TLZAFGqFqFf4NKYLA
Site Fees
| Fee Type | Cost* |
| Weekend | $35.00 |
| Day | $30.00 |
| Youth | Free |
| *SCA Members will receive a $10 member discount off the cost listed above. | |
Lodging Information
Bunks (SOLD OUT) $20.00
RV (limited hookup spaces) $20.00
Open Camping: Free
Youth and Family Activities
Rules for the Youth Championship for the Barony of Terra Pomaria!
The Terra Pomaria Youth Championship will be taking place at Bar Gemels!! Below you will see the requirements for each of the entrants. Children who wish to enter must be between the ages of 7-17, with a parent who is a paid member of the SCA.
Letter of Intent- Required- Each child entering the championship must have a letter of intent. The letter does not need to be decorated, illuminated, or Fancy. It does need to be written by the child’s hand. The letters will be turned in during morning court.
Heraldry- Required- While at the event each child will create a Coat of Arms based on a set of simplified SCA heraldry rules. The Coat of Arms must be hand drawn and created at the event based on the challenge given on the day of the championship. Paper shields and Markers will be provided. A written description of the arms will also be created, but does not need to be in the language of heraldic blazon. The Coat of Arms must not be currently registered with the SCA. Scoring will be based on the child’s ability to follow the rules and not on their drawing ability. The rules will be available at the event for the youth to reference.
Link to the Terra Pomaria heraldry rules for the youth championship: Youth Heraldry Rules For Youth Championship
Games- Optional-There will be a single elimination Mancala tournament. We know that there are many versions of the rules for Mancala. We will all be using these rules: Mancala Rules for the Terra Pomaria Youth Championship
Arts and Sciences- Required- Each Child must display an Arts and Sciences entry. It must be an Item that is created in a medieval manner. The child must be able to tell the judges the following: What their item is, where its from, what time period its from, and how they made it. If the child is not able to talk to the judges in person, it is ok to write out the information. No points will be docked based on the presentation of the information. Judging will be based on the completeness of the information, age of child and the item itself.
Bardic- Optional- This year each youth that want to participate in the bardic will prepare a bardic presentation about a mythical beast or the far that is no longer then 3 minutes. This can be music, poetry, acting, story telling, dancing etc. The child will need to be able to tell us the title of the piece, the composer, and the culture it is from. While the piece doesn’t have to be Medieval, more points will be given if it is.
Former Champion Bonus Point- A Bonus point will be given if the youth participates in a random act of Dad jokes! Each child will be given a slip of paper to be filled out by the person that they told the joke too. Only one act of Dad Jokes will count toward the championship.
We understand that not all people interact with the world in the same way. If your child needs accommodations please let us know prior to the event and we can work those out.
Explanation of the scoring:
Each section will be scored separately with the exception of the Gaming and Letter of intent.
The letter of intent is not scored, and the Mancala tournament will be based on the ranking of the tournament.
Heraldry and Bardic scores will be out of 20 points.
Arts and Sciences will be out of 50 points.
After each entry is scored and turned into the Coordinator of the Championship they will be ranked and the scores converted for the purpose of Fairness. In each Category, the person with the highest score will be given 5 points, Second Place gets 4, third gets 3, and everyone else will get 1 point. Letters of Intent and Service earn a bonus point.
Example:
Child 1 Earns: Child 2 Earns: Child 3 Earns:
Raw Score : Final Score Raw Score : Final Score Raw Score : Final Score
Letter of Intent: 1 1 1 1 1 1
Heraldry: 15/20 4 18/20 5 9/20 3
Mancala: 3rd 3 2nd 4 1st 5
A&S: 47/50 5 23/50 3 38/50 4
Bardic: 9/20 3 16/20 4 19/20 5
Service bonus:
Final Score: 16 17 18
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