Long and Short of It

 

Hosted in-person by

The Barony of Terra Pomaria (Marion, Polk & Lincoln Counties, OR )

Long and Short of It

Event Summary

Event Main Contact (Event Steward): Rafe Neuton
Event Date(s): August 8 , 2025 until August, 10 2025
Site opens at: 3:00 PM on August 8th 2025
Site closes at: 12:00 PM on August 10th 2025

Event site:
Stonehenge Farms
9755 Willamette St. Aumsville, OR 97325

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This is a Level 1: Other (Branch primary events of regional or Kingdom interest) event.

3:00 PM 12:00 PM

Terra Pomaria’s Long and Short of It approaches! This year’s event will be host to a veritable buffet of activities and tournaments. There will be Heavy Defender, Thrown Weapons, Archery, and Youth Archery Championship tournaments.

The event site allows pets (on leash if not otherwise contained), however please be advised that this is a working horse property.

This event includes the following activities and/or services:
Royal Presence - Summits
Has Merchants
Has Classes
Offers Youth & Family activities
Has Heavy Fighting activities
Has Rapier and/or Cut & Thrust activities
Has Equestrian activities
Has Archery activities
Has Thrown Weapon activities
Has Bardic activities
Has Arts & Sciences activities
Allows pets (check for details)

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Tournament Information

Defender Tournament

Steel will ring and honor will shine in Terra Pomaria’s Defender Tournament! Fighters from across the land are invited to test their mettle in a contest of skill, strength, and chivalry. Come compete for the title of Heavy Champion and stand as a shield for the Barony. Whether you seek glory or support your comrades, this is a field where courage earns renown.

Bouts will be fought best two out of three—but to claim your second win, you must use your off-hand. The exact format will be determined on the day of the tournament based on the number of participants.

Heavy Prize Tournament

Join us for the Prize Tournament featuring the classic Long and Short format! Fighters will face off in alternating rounds—testing their prowess with mighty great weapons one bout, and nimble daggers the next. This is a test of versatility, strategy, and grit. Step into the lists, adapt to the challenge, and claim glory in both the long and the short of it!

Single or double elimination, depending on the number of entrants with Finals: Best 3 of 5, continuing the alternating weapon format

Test your skill. Prove your prowess. Glory awaits.

Archery Championship

Sharpen your aim and steady your hand—the Terra Pomaria Archery Championship awaits! This challenge will test both skill and focus across a series of shots designed to crown our next Champion of the Bow. Whether you’re a seasoned archer or rising through the ranks, step up to the line and show your prowess. Bring your best—glory and honor are in your sights!

Royal Rounds – Royal Rounds available during open archery, outside of championship activities.

Thrown Weapons Championship

Axes, knives, and spears—oh my! Step into the ring and test your precision in the Thrown Weapons Championship of Terra Pomaria. Competitors will face a series of challenges designed to showcase accuracy, control, and consistency. Steel your nerves, take aim, and let fly!

Summits Captain of Eagles

This year, Long & Short is honored to host the Captain of Eagles, the Principality of the Summits’ Archery Championship! Archers from across the Summits are invited to test their skill, focus, and form in this prestigious competition. Come take your shot at glory and compete for the title of Captain of Eagles!

Equestrian Activities

We are thrilled to announce that the Barony of Glyn Dwfn will host its Baronial Equestrian Championship at this year’s Long & Short. This exciting tournament will determine the Equestrian Champion of Glyn Dwfn, and all riders—whether vying for the title or simply riding for the love of the sport—are welcome to compete.

In consultation with Their Excellencies of Glyn Dwfn, the championship will feature four distinct contests, with points awarded as follows:
1st place – 10 points, 2nd – 9 points, down to 1 point for 10th place.

The challenges are:

1. Presentation:
   Present yourself and your noble steed in your finest regalia. Their Excellencies will ask why you seek to serve as Champion. Judging will be based on garb and your responses.

2. Presentation Under Saddle:
   You’ll have two minutes to showcase your horsemanship and your mount before the judges. Put your best hoof forward!

3. Challenge Course:
   A timed obstacle course featuring elements such as the quintain, heads, reeds, rings, gates, bridges, and more. All elements must be attempted; missed targets will incur time penalties. The fastest clean run wins!

4. Mounted Combat Sans Weapons Tournament:
   Compete in a display of skill and tactical riding—no weapons, no armor. Riders will attempt to gain advantage over their opponent in one-minute bouts. A tournament format (round-robin, double, or single elimination) will be chosen based on time and turnout. A brief safety and orientation meeting will precede the tournament.

Want to ride for the title?
To be considered for Champion, please declare your intent the day of the event. Otherwise, feel free to participate simply for the joy of riding and competition.

Stall Reservations:
Twelve stalls are available for overnight boarding. To reserve a stall, please contact William Augustine via Facebook or email at william@foxsrest.com.

Rapier Tournament

Grace, speed, and precision take center stage in the Rapier Tournament at Long & Short! Duelists will cross blades in a contest of skill and style, where cunning footwork and sharp wit matter as much as steel. Whether you’re vying for victory or reveling in the dance of the blade, come join us for a tournament that celebrates the art of defense and the spirit of chivalry.

Round robin or double elimination based on fighter count.

Cut & Thrust Tournament

The Cut & Thrust Tournament invites bold fighters to test their skill. Precision, control, and honor will decide the day as combatants face off in this dynamic and demanding contest. Sharpen your blade and your resolve—glory awaits those who dare!

The tournament will consist of three twenty-minute bear pit rounds.

The first round will be fought with longsword, the second with single sword (one-handed), the third with fighters’ choice.

The winner of each fight will stay to fight the next person in line.

Any fighter with three (or five, depending on attendance) consecutive wins steps off the field to allow two new fighters rather than one.

Double kills will not be refought.

The tournament winner will be the fighter with the highest win total across all three rounds, though a fighter does not need to compete in all three rounds to be eligible to win.

In the event of a tie, any tie breaking fights will be fought with single sword.

Two fighters tied: Single fight.

Three fighters tied: Round Robin

More than three: We’ll figure something out.

Classes Offered

Medieval Music 101
Instructor: Margaret ingen Domnaill
Location: Music Tent
Time: 2pm
Cost: None
90 minutes

Intro to Bardic
Instructor: Margaret ingen Domnaill
Location: Music Tent
Time: 11am
Cost: None
45 Minutes (includes Q&A)

How to Make Authentic Looking Medieval Clothing on a Budget
Instructor: HL Aila’ntha of Williams Keep
Location: A&S Tent
Time: 12pm
Cost: None – Class handout with directions provided
1 Hour

Come learn how to be comfortable and look good during your first few SCA events without breaking the bank. Learn to make a Basic mens T Tunic with variations, suitable for Norse, Anglo Saxon, and other early medieval european cultures or a Woman’s basic chemise, kirtle, or houppelande, for Norse and other early medieval European cultures, all tailor fitted to you!

This is a good class for those who know how to hand sew or run basic stitches on a sewing machine. Come learn how to source materials on a budget and create authentic looking medieval garb! You will need to bring only yourself! Class handout with directions provided.

We will have a discussion on accessories as well.

Class size limited to 15, or reasonable seating to see and hear well in class size provided. I will bring handouts for 20.

Scribal Table
Location: A&S Tent
Time: Throughout the day
Cost: None

Held at the A&S Tent. Stop by the scribal space to color, paint, and learn about the scribal process. Cards and Charters available to complete on site or take with you. Supplies and inspiration provided.

Archery Lessons
Location: Archery Range
Time: Open Range (between Championship Shoots)
Cost: None

Friendly instruction will be available during open range times for anyone looking to improve their aim or try archery for the first time.

Note: There will be no lessons during championship shoots. Open range times will vary between the scheduled championships.

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