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2025 Known World Newcomer’s Symposium
Mark Your Calendars! The Solar Kingdom of Atenveldt is proud to be the host of the 2025 Known...
Kingdom Scriptorium – November 2nd
We will spend the day sharing knowledge and supplies to design and paint beautiful scrolls as well as working on calligraphy. Beginners are welcome!
Polaris War III – Aug 29-Sept 1
Come one and all to the third Polaris War in the beautiful lands of the Barony of Granite Mountain and help Polaris determine who is the brightest and strongest amongst the heavens!
Fall Crown Tournament & Warlords Weekend – September 13-15
Hail travelers from across our fair lands, and witness the tournament that will determine their majesty’s heirs! All Attendees are encouraged to bring banners, displays, and any items to enhance the pageantry of the event. Participants in the Crown Tournament are encouraged to bring tokens for their Honorable Opponent’s Consorts.
Middle Eastern Feast – July 27
In honor of our gracious Queen, we set our scene in the Topkapi Palace, home of the Turkish sultans, their court and harem. Dancing, music, drumming and feasting are the order of the day, to be shared in a beloved site
Moonlight Masquerade – June 22nd
Johan and Catyln the newly invested Baron and Baroness of Twin Moons cordially invite you to come celebrate the baronies birthday with them at a Moonlight Masquerade Ball!
Barony of Atenveldt’s Baronial Champion Oct 25-27
It is time for the Barony to get New Champions, who are willing and able to Champion the honor of the Barony of Atenveldt. Their Excellencies will hold a day of tournaments to determine their new Baronial Champions
Kingdom Wiki/History Site needs historians!
If you have any interest in working on the wiki please send an email to webmin@Atenveldt.org. If you have history you would like to add, or documentation, or something you think would be useful for the masses please let us know!
Fabric War – June 29
Oyez! Oyez! Fabric Wars is soon to be upon us. We have decided upon a theme this year of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. You are welcome to dress up as any part of the Shakespearian play that is set in Athens. Bring out your Elizabethan/late period, Greek and/or fairy court garb.
Peerage Circles (Champion in the Pines)
Greetings populace of Atenveldt. Baldric and Hurrem, (Incoming) Crown of Atenveldt wish to consult with their peerage circles at the following events.
Heraldry Submissions Announcement
We have a new page with all the instructions needed to submit heraldry and more importantly pay for it now.
Tournament of Flowers (Vallis Aeris) – June 8
On the 8th of June, the Insipient Shire of Vallis Aeris will hold our debut event the Tournament of Flowers. Together with our fellow Baronies and Shires, we will enjoy time observing or participating in heavy fighting, rapier, cut and thrust, classes on medieval etiquette, and a multitude of A&S activities.
War of the Phoenix III – Mains Announced
The Crown and Seneschals office have chosen the Mains for War of the Phoenix III. Click for more details.
Highlands War May 23-26
Highlands War 30 War of the Clans is upon us. Date: May 23-26 Location: Camp Raymond Parks, AZ 86018, Parks, AZ 86018 ·
Spring Coronation May 4 – 5
May 4th and 5th 2024, we shall gather to witness the last court of Their
Majesties Kona and Aesa, King and Queen of glorious Atenveldt!
As their Heirs, Baldric and Hurrem ascend to the Solar Thrones, let us enjoy the weekend and Celebrate the Kingdom of Atenveldt!
Seeking Social Media Deputies
Are you passionate about capturing unforgettable moments and bringing them to life through media? The Kingdom of Atenveldt is seeking two dynamic individuals to join our Social Media team as Deputy Social Media Officers.
Champions in the Pines – May 17 – 19
It’s time again for the Barony of Granite Mountain’s Champions event. This year’s theme is “fun and games.” Expect all activities to have a game element.
Seeking Tailors and Artisans
Greetings, Their Highnesses Baldric and Hürrem are seeking tailors and artisans to create garments throughout their reign.
Kingdom A&S Champions
The A&S Champions for Their Highnesses will be chosen at their Coronation. See the post for more details!
Barmaids 2024 – April 26-28
Barmaids will soon be upon us! And with it the Barroom Brawls for Armored Combat and Rapier, and the Barmaids Competition.
Come enjoy the delights of our rough and rowdy barroom – It’s gonna be wild! Bring your Wacky Weapons and have a smashing good time! Join us and show off your skills as a Barmaid in the best little Tavern in the Atenveldt.
War of the Phoenix 2025 – LOI for Mains
As we look forward into 2025 for War of the Phoenix III we will need dedicated individuals, Mains, to organize and facilitate this large undertaking. We are looking for a letter of intent for a team of mains that would like to work together.
Gaelic Games – April 13
Gaelic Game
Meet the Masters Kingdom A&S – April 20
Your kingdom A&S office alongside the Barony of Tir Ysgithr invite you all to join us at this year’s first ever Meet the Masters event.
Spring Crown List 2024
In just over a month Their Royal Majesties will hold their Crown Tournament giving a chance for those worthy to step forward for the honor of ruling our mighty kingdom. After gathering the names of those with the strength and fortitude to accept this responsibility, We present that list.
Border Wars – March 21-24
The third weekend of March, two scant weeks after the Tournament for heirs of our Solar Majesties, the Hassayampa will again fill with the crash of fighters and the cheers of the populace. Border Wars: War Between Central Baronies will take place March 21-24, 2024!
Sun, Sand, and Swords – March 9
When the War is over and new Heirs have been chosen, it is the time for fun and the Shire of Burning Sands is the place to be! We will be having our annual event Sun, Sand, and Swords March 9. There will be something for everyone. No worries, no work, only fun, fun, fun!
A Proclamation from the Crown
We, Cona, King by Right of Arms, do hereby proclaim that, for the duration of Our reign, those who have been given an Award of Arms may don a circlet constructed of precious metal, unadorned, to be no taller than one quarter of an inch, as an external marker of their recognized nobility.
Armored Combat Rule Updates
There have been updates made to the armored combat handbook that will be in place for War of the Phoenix. Please familiarize yourself with our rules before war!
Spring Crown Tournament
Spring Crown Tournament approaches! Site will be open to Campers March 1st through the 3rd. Site fee is $25 for adult members. Pre-registration will open soon.
Northern War Practice – January 27
Northern War Practice will be held at Memory Park in Chine Valley on January 27th from 9am-5pm. Bring your weapons, armor, and fighting spirit as we engage in heavy and rapier practices.
Central War Practice – January 14
Central War Practice will be held by the Barony of Atenveldt at Encanto Park, January 14th from 8AM to 4PM. There is no site fee and no staking. This is a dry site, pets are welcome.
Southern War Practice – January 7
War is coming – are you ready? Join us at Patrick Arbenz Field in Sierra Vista on January 7th, 8AM. There will be hardsuit and rapier melee fighting, a Royal Court, and a fighter-themed largess derby. This site will have no staking!
Spring Crown Tournament
Greetings unto the Solar Kingdom,
Their Majesties request that those seeking the honor of fighting in their Crown Tournament on March 2nd 2024 submit a letter of intent by February 1st 2024.
Northern Yule: Around the World through the Ages
Come one and all to a day of merriment and feasting in the glorious lands of the Barony of Granite Mountain! Celebrate the Yuletide with your friends from the North.