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Tournament of Thunder (BMMT)

July 25 - July 26
Southern group - Mons Tonitrus; in gouache by Mistress Sancha

Tournaments of Thunder 2026

Barony March of Mons Tonitrus

Dates, Location, Times:

Saturday, July 25th: Baron’s Armored, Baroness’ Rapier,A&S, and Bardic Competitions

                CochiseCollege Student Union

901 Colombo Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Sunday, July 26th: Thrown Weapons, and Archery and YouthArchery Competitions

                ArbenzField

3300 E Tacoma St, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

                9:00 AMto 12:00 PM

Event Stewards:

Thegn Nathaniel Shaefer and Mistress Swetiua de Torleton

nbogardt@gmail.com

Site Fee: Free

New Excellencies are on the Thrones and they require newchampions!

The current Thunder Champions need rest, and wish to passtheir duties and regalia on to the next generation of Champions in Mons. Tothat end, we invite the populace near and far to come bear witness to thosebrave souls who wish to don the mantles of being a proud Champion of Thunder!

While all are welcome to participate ~ only those who hailfrom our fair Barony, as well as those from the Shire of Vallis Aeris, maydeclare to compete for any title of champion.

All Attendees:

Check-in at Gate to show your membership status OR sign awaiver. Both of our sites have good parking, access to restrooms, and providewater on site. It’s recommended you still bring your own water however, as wellas prepare for the sun, have a chair on Sunday plus sunscreen and a shade ifyou need it (no staking on the field).

We will have a donation jar on BOTH days! A $5 donation ishighly encouraged, but anything you give is greatly appreciated, with alldonations going to the Baronial General Fund.

Please consider competing for one of these BaronialChampionships! Otherwise, we would love to have you come out and enjoy thespectacle (our competitors need cheerleaders and admirers!!)

On Saturday the 25th at Cochise College, we acknowledgethose strong in the Fighting Arts and mindful of the Arts and Sciences tocompete for the following titles!

Baron’s Armored Champion: Bring your fearsome might that youmay vanquish your Baron’s foes and impress his friends!

Baroness’ Rapier Champion: Command the field with yourfinesse and skill so that all may know your Baroness is not to be trifled with!

A&S: Capture the Lightning ~ Display your creations sothat all may know that the best artisans live where the lighting lights thenight sky!

Bardic: Command the Thunder ~ Woo the populace and yourExcellencies with song, poem, and merriment!

Cooks: Please consider bringing a dish to share! Pleasedisplay the ingredients of your dish and consider sharing your recipe.

On Sunday the 20th at Arbenz Field, come support ourfighters on the fields and the ranges while they display their martial prowessat this glorious event!

Archery: The archers of Mons Tonitrus keep our enemies at asafe distance, but ONE will shoot farther and truer than the others this day!

Youth Archery: We encourage the youth of Mons to participatein a fun archery shoot in the name of Youth Baronial Archery Champion! Comeclaim the title from our former Champion!

Thrown Weapons: Our mighty warriors will hurl javelins, axesand the mighty atlatl at ANY stalwart foe who survives the onslaught of arrows!

Attend these days of tournaments to see who will standbehind the Throne of THUNDER!

 

Details

  • Start: July 25
  • End: July 26