Prelude to War (Previously known as Honey War)
Hosted in-person by
The Barony of Glymm Mere (Thurston, Grays Harbor, and South Mason counties, WA )
Event Summary
Event Main Contact (Event Steward): HL Dafydd Caramon
Date: August 11 , 2023 until August, 16 2023
Site opens at: 12:00 PM on August 11th 2023
Site closes at: 3:00 PM on August 16th 2023
Event site:
Nix Ranch
220 Nix Road
Chehalis, WA 98532
This is a Level 2: Branch Event where no Kingdom or Principality business is expected to be conducted event.
Prelude to War; Arts & Armor! and Autumn war have again joined forces! Come join us for five days of archery, thrown weapons, ALL THE A&S, and we may even throw in a little fighting 😉
Your Event Team
HL Volk the Grey, HL Laeriel Fayrehale, HL Wolfegar Von Rothenburg, HL Dafydd Caramon
Lady Angelica Caramon, Lord Agnarr Wolfegarson
There are a few rules for the use of this beautiful site. You will need to bring your own water, as there is no potable water available on site. No smoking on premises outside of designated camp spots, including private vehicles. Fires in campsites must be propane and 18 inches off of the ground. No open flames, including candles and tiki torches. Pets must be on leash at all times. Trash must be packed out. People staying for Autumn War must go through Gate on Wednesday August 16th.
This event includes the following activities and/or services:
Has Merchants
Has Classes
Has Heavy Fighting activities
Has Rapier and/or Cut & Thrust activities
Has Archery activities
Has Thrown Weapon activities
Has Bardic activities
Has Arts & Sciences activities
Allows pets (check for details)
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Registration Information
Cut off for reservations below is August 5th!!
For large encampment land reservations:
If you have a household or group you want to reserve a large area for, please gather info from your fellow campers and fill out the form in this link. It is requested that there be only one point of contact for your group.
Last day for reservations is August 5th!!
Site Fees
| Non-member Camping | Cost* 40.00 | |
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Cost* 30.00 | |
| *SCA Members will receive a $5 member discount off the cost listed above. | ||
Meal Information
Cooking Event –
It is said, an army marches on its stomach. Are you ready to feed the troops? First we have to see if you’re up to muster… or should I say…mustard… No. No, I should not. Are you looking for a siege cooking like no other? Are you looking for a REAL challenge of cooking skill and creativity? This may be the challenge for you.
A basic rundown: Teams may be of any size. You MUST use the main ingredients you obtain for the contest, but you are welcome to supplement with your own. First you must obtain your war ration. This will be the grain/legume/etc. you will use. Your protein will be obtained by a random archery shoot, so get your bow ready… or bribe the game master (MIC Archery) or get permission (in writing) through the local scribes. That works. Earn your salt. Literally. Bonus items and points will be available by solving puzzles and riddles. Don’t want to do the work? Bribery IS accepted, you just have to know who to bribe and what they want… or if you just want a “small advantage… When all your ingredients are obtained you will create a sumptuous meal to be judged by our esteemed Baron and Baroness. Are you up for the challenge? Contact runa.harasdottir@gmail.com with questions and your intent to enter.
Tournament Information
All Tournaments; Archery, Heavy, Rapier, and Thrown Weapons will be after morning court. Times will be determined at a later time.
Heavy Championship – Our baronial heavy championship format will be; Round Robin and the top two competitors, further compete for best two out of three
Rapier Championship – More to come
Archery and Thrown Weapons Championships –
Prelude to War: Archery and Thrown Weapons schedule
Warning: If the temperatures reach 90 degrees, the range will be closed.
Friday Aug 11th: The range will be open for Royal Rounds, 5pm – till there is not enough light to shoot.
Friday Night Shoot Tournament: After dark there will be special targets set up for shooting.
Saturday Aug 12thAfter morning Court:
We will start the Glymm Mere’s Archery and Thrown Weapons Championship Tournaments (Thrown Weapons Champion will determine the format, more to come).
After the Archery Championship Tournament, the Archery Range will be open for a Special Wand Tournament. This will run most of the day. The Tournament will be hosted by Master Gryphon the Black. He is making a set of arrows that will be spined to the winners bow.
Additionally, there will be a modified Russ Run; using Combat weaponry throughout the day. This will be located next to the range.
Sunday Aug 13th: The range will be open for royal rounds till it gets too HOT.
No SCA schedule is carved in stone. They are subject to change, at the will of the Crowns, Their representatives, or the MIC.
No, No, No Torchlight Heavy Prize Tournament
No Knights, No Squires, No Men-At-Arms! This is for new Heavy Fighters with less than 1 1/2 yr – 2 yrs without any tournament wins before.
Prize will be on display at and after morning court.
Volunteer Information
The usual suspects are always in need. Please feel free to reach out to the leaders of the following disciplines; Gate, Heralds, Marshalls and Teachers.
Merchant Information
Merchant Steward – HL Adrian Hawkins (mka Joshua Books)
Classes Offered
Scribal Contest –
Scribal Competition! Presented by Ravens Gate (eventually to be formerly known as Fire Mt Keep)
The categories are youth (under 13), beginner, novice, and advanced. A category for Calligraphers is also going to be available.
Any of the above categories allow for multiple entries over multiple days, and no calligraphy required by anyone who doesn’t choose to. Kids can use any medium.
Please contact the Ravens Gate representative, Lady Syble the Strange for more information at site.
Please follow the link for classes.
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