Ermine Cross 2011

Note: this event has already taken place


Ermine Cross Bardic Invitational
Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 9 AM – 7 PM
Barony of Madrone,
Lake Washington United Methodist Church
7525 132nd Avenue NE
Kirkland, WA 98033

Greetings good Ladies and Gentles of Madrone,

It is winter time and what better time then now to rest in doors and hear the great tales of old. This coming February 12th, Madrone will be hosting a bardic competition, Ermine Cross. Great bards from all over the land will be entering into great competition for your entertainment.

Many years ago Ermine Cross was set up to test the wit and metal of our bards. Once again we raise the challenge to test our finest. Join us for entertainment, bardic classes, bardic circles, and a fine lunch put on by the Madrone culinary guild.

9:30 Gates open
10:30 competitors meeting is at
11:00 competition begins
11:00 progressive lunch begins
1:00 lunch
2:00 competition resumes
5:30 court

There will be several classes throughout the day, these will be listed on the site copy at the event.

If you are interested in teaching a class, or joining the competition please email Jullian Sinclare at jasongreco63@gmail.com.

Site fee Feast:
Adults16 and up $13 includes lunch
Children 6-16 $7,
5 and under free
$5 NMS
please make checks out to SCA Inc, Barony of Madrone

Autocrat: Ruadhan O Fearain: Fern42@gmail.com

Sven’s Luau

I recall we went a little nuts getting into the theme of this event, which was a “sequel” to Sven Goes a Viking. Much cheap Hawaiian print fabric was acquired and turned into tabards just for this. Along with other decorations (flowers, tiki stuff), we made quite a sight.

I also recall that the sheep toss event was great fun – flinging sheep into volcanoes. –Michelino di Gino Martini

Date: September 12-14, XXXVIII/2003

Autocrat: Floralyn MacBrian

Site: Marjerle Farm – 17949 W. Snoqualmie River Rd NE, Duvall, WA 98019

Weather: Sunny.

Activities:

  • Live Chess (Heavy combat)
  • Sheep toss

 

(Links to event pictures off-site): Michelino di Gino Martini’s pics

Sven Goes a Viking

This viking themed event I believe encouraged a little added dress up, as several folks had add-on horns, braids, and such. It was a fun, small war, with I believe some participation from bystanders and children in the form of thrown “rocks”. I also recall that our archer, Daffydd du Duc, might have killed the king while he was giving an inspirational speech to his side. He was advised to wait a bit before shooting him. Michelino di Gino Martini

 

Date: September 20-22, 2002 (AS XXXVII)

Autocrat: Aleksandra Lavrovna

Site: Marjerle Farm – 17949 W. Snoqualmie River Rd NE, Duvall, WA 98019

Weather: Sunny.

Activities: (highlights as mentioned in event copy): War

Links to event pictures off-site: Michelino di Gino Martini’s pics