There is word from afar that the wild dragons with no riders are pillaging the lands, trying to steal our hoard of goods and gold. We need to prepare for the invasion. The call for new Defenders has sounded. The current defenders have served their year of service and require respite. They all will put forth tests to make sure only the most worthy may assume their responsibilities and lead the charge to rid the land of the threats that come. During the event weekend, a friendly game of clothespin assassination will take place. After the tournaments will be a couple of cash fundraisers to replace our Baronial Pavilion including a resurrection battle for fighters and a battle for the highest score for archery. Resurrection tokens can be acquired for a $5 donation to bring back your local fighters. Be prepared to cheer on your favorite and bring them back to life with donations. The evening will end with court and a Chili potluck.
Where: Payson Event Center 1400 South Beeline Highway, Payson, Arizona
Directions: Take AZ-87 north towards Payson. Turn left on Green Valley Parkway
Site opens Friday, October 24th at 12 pm and closes on Sunday, October 26th at 12 pm
Site fees:
Adult member pre-reg – $20.00
Adult member at the gate – $20.00
Adult non-member pre-reg $30.00
Adult non-member at the gate $30.00
Children 17 and under are FREE
Dry RV site pre-reg only – FREE
Anyone wishing to have a Dry RV site must pre-register to claim a spot. We may not be able to accommodate RVs at the gate.
Pre-Registration ends Friday, October 17th.
Site Information:
* Leashed pets are welcome.
* We will be monitoring the fire restrictions for the area and provide updates in the discussion as the event date gets closer to verify if this will be a propane-only event or if above-ground fire pits may be permitted
* Generators need to be shut off by 12 am
* Please do not approach or feed the horses without a human escort.
* The Equestrians invite all members of the populace to visit them during the hours of 9 am and 5 pm
* There is limited room in the dumpsters, please be prepared to pack out your trash.
Event schedule:
Friday 12 pm gate opens – set up camp
Saturday 9 am -Opening court and announcements.
After court all defender competitions will begin. See site map for locations of archery field, thrown weapons field, battle fields, and rapier fields.
A&S will be under Big Blue at 12 pm
Lunch break 1 pm – 2 pm
Archery fundraiser for replacing Big Blue on the archery field at 3 pm – 4:30 pm
Resurrection battle fundraiser for replacing Big Blue on the battlefield at 5 pm for both Heavy and Rapier.
Closing court and Chili potluck at the conclusion of the fundraisers.
Bring your tables, chairs, and feast gear to Big Blue.
Sunday Pack at your leisure. Site closes at 12 pm
CHILI COOK OFF/ POTLUCK: Who will take over as the Chili Champion this year? The Requirements for the Chili are at least 1 protein and 1 bean. Peppers are not required. Please be prepared to list all ingredients for those with allergies. Those wishing to submit an entry of chili please reach out to www.facebook.com/danyj.bersch (Percival) so we can make sure there will be enough for everyone. We are asking the populace to bring all the fixings to accompany the chili such as breads, vegetables, sides, and desserts for the potluck.
ASSASSINATION GAME: You will be provided with a heart clothespin and weapon clothespin in your site bag. The goal is to wear the heart pin in a visible place on your back [above the waist, below the neck] and to steal other players’ pins while replacing them with your murder stick of intent. Safely escape the target’s notice and return their heart to them a few minutes later. There will be an assassination tracking station near the fighting rings where you can notify the assassins’ guild of your accomplishments. We will update the scoreboard throughout the event. The highest kill count will win a prize and swag points.
A&S will have 3 categories this year.
POPULACE CHOICE will be chosen from all projects displayed or entered. Projects entered for display only may be incomplete and only require a 3×5 card with your name and what the project is.
DEFENDER: You will need to submit two projects from two different categories. The projects must be complete and each must have a minimum of 1 page of Documentation. Please email a Letter of Intent for Arts and Science Defender to Their Excellencies at Coronets@baronyoftwinmoons.org. The Arts and Science Officer Lady Eirny at artssciences@baronyoftwinmoons.org. And the current Arts and Science Defender Mistress Maredudd maredudd17@gmail.com
LUNAR SCHOLAR: This category is for those that want to show off their research and documentation as well as the creation of the entry. Each entry must be complete and have a maximum 10 pages of documentation, including any photos and the bibliography. Entries will be evaluated by “judges” and feedback given.
