Rumors of War
Part Deux
A Lovely Little War
June 6 -8, 2025
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Next Fighter Practice and A&S Gathering is July 6, 2025
Original Artwork by Lord Rene De Binche of Hawkwood
Call to Arms!
Call to Arms!
This time it's for real!
This time it's for real!
Last year the rumors of war were proven to be false. While the enemy did not appear on the horizon, the Atlantian Army, small as it was, was ready to defend our lands and hold off the invaders until the entire kingdom could be mustered and brought to bare.
This time it's for real! We know the rumors to be true and the Meridians are coming!
The Back Story
The Back Story
The Canton of Stormwall is completely surrounded on three sides by the Kingdom of Meridies. It is logical that the Meridians would make their incursion into Atlantia through this sleepy canton nestled in the mountains. It could take weeks before news of this invasion would reach the ears of the Atlantian Crown and a kingdom wide alarm is raised. Stormwall must rely on their brethren from Hawkwood and their cousins from Sacred Stone and Nottinghill Coill if the invaders are to be slowed or dare we hope, repelled. Gird up your loins, strap your kit to your steed and make haste to the West to prevent the invaders from gaining a foothold on our lands.
A beautiful place for a wonderful little war.
A beautiful place for a wonderful little war.
Site Schedule
Site Schedule
Friday June 6, 2025
● 3pm Troll Opens
● 4:30 pm to 9:00pm - Throttled Cockerel Traveler’s Meal
This is Donation only – please have cash on hand to support your donation.
Saturday June 7, 2025
● 8am - Troll Opens
● 9:00am – 10:30 am - Throttled Cockerel Breakfast (Cash Donation Only)
● 10am - Rapier and Armored Open for Inspections and Authorizations
● 11am - 4pm - Food Trucks Serving
● 11am - Armored Titans Tournament
● 11:30am - Rapier Titans Tournament
● 12pm - 4pm - Armored and Rapier Melee Combat
● 12:30pm - 1:30 pm - Arts and Sciences – Class – Finger loop Braiding - In Newcomers Point
● 1:30pm – 3pm- Arts and Sciences – Design your own Shut the Box Board Game Class - In Newcomers Point
● 12pm - 4pm - Game Area Open - Games of Skill
● Throughout the Day - Throttled Cockerel will have a Dice Tournament and a variety of near period games
● 5pm - Baronial Court (For the Titan’s Tournaments)
● 6pm - Dinner Out
Dinner out will be a gathering of hungry fighters and a supreme visit to one of our local
Mexican Restaurants – Guayabitos in Bryson City, NC
● 8:30 - 10pm - Bardic Fire
Sunday Jun 8, 2025
● 12pm - Site Close
Event Fees and Registration
Event Fees and Registration
Online Registration - Click Here
Admission
Admission
$10.00 - Member 18+
$20.00 - Non-Member 18+
$5.00 - Youth (7-17)
Free - Child 6 and under
Free - K/Q Atlantia
Free - P/Pr Atlantia
Free - B/B Hawkwood
Martial Activities
Martial Activities
Rapier - Single Combat Tourney - Melee War Scenarios - Ample opportunities for pickups. Click Here for Rapier Scenarios.
Armored Combat - Single Combat Tourney - Melee War Scenarios - Ample opportunities for pickups. Click Here for Armored Scenarios
Be sure to check back for updates as we get closer to the event date. Please contact Arias Velarde (Joe Holt) the Marshal in Charge with any questions.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? Are you ready to appease the God Pallas, god of Battle and Warcraft? Then prepare yourself Mortal. Will you hold the torch for your skills? For Victory?
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? Are you ready to appease the God Pallas, god of Battle and Warcraft? Then prepare yourself Mortal. Will you hold the torch for your skills? For Victory?
Arts and Sciences
Arts and Sciences
There will be an area available for all Arts & Sciences. Bring your table, chairs and something to work on or show off. Contact the Autocrat if you would like to teach a class. There is plenty of space under cover. Should you wish to display your Arts and Sciences - the theme is the "Arts and Science of War".
The following categories will be used on the Display tables: "Necessary tools for Battle"
Table One: Armor to include Helms, shields, gambesons, gorget collar, elbows, knees, breast plates
Table Two: Rapier- Cut N Thrust: swords, secondary weapons and clothing
Table Three: Best use of Heraldry be it clothing, coronets, capes or banners and pennants of Heraldry
The following A&S classes will be taught in Newcomers Point:
Class #1: Shut the Box Board Game - make your own portable board game for your own use. Starts at 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Class #2: Finger loop braiding - usable cording at it's best. Starts at 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Vendors
Vendors
Zen Warrior Armory
Zen Warrior Armory
We are thrilled to announce that Zen Warrior Armory will return as a vendor this year. They will have lots of great gear available to keep everyone fighting. You can also purchase in advance online and have them bring your new gear to the event.
Ben Cutler Pottery
Ben Cutler Pottery
Ben is new to the SCA and is a local to Bryson City. We're excited to see the special items he is creating just for our event.
Gryphon's Moon
Gryphon's Moon
Enjoy the beauty of Cloaks and Jewelry from the Kingdom of Meridies
Ivaleon Art
Ivaleon Art
Beaded Earrings, Beaded Mosaic Canvasses and other fun art.
Haddies Heartstrings
Haddies Heartstrings
Handmade period, period adjacent and fantasy inspired jewelry as well as other small handicrafts. One corner of my table is for my book, and sometimes books or promotional info for other authors from my publisher.
Ilah Gordon - The Herb Lady
Ilah Gordon - The Herb Lady
Come see Ilah Gordon and smell the lovely Rose Syrup, Elderberry Syrup and the Oil of 4 Thieves " Plague repellent".
Feast
Feast
There will not be a formal feast. We will have visits by our Area's Incredible Food Trucks throughout the day. There are ample restaurants nearby for evening meals.
The Throttled Cockerel
Friday Night and Saturday Morning Travelers Fare by the Throttled Cockerel of Nottinghill Coill.
Friday Night and Saturday Morning Travelers Fare by the Throttled Cockerel of Nottinghill Coill.
Friday Night Travelers Fare will be Donation only
Beef Stew with a side of Bread with a period dessert of Apple Tart in a pot and non-alcoholic drinks
There will also be Meat and Vegetarian Rissoles on a walk up basis that will be offered on Friday night and Saturday for breakfast as supplies last
Food Trucks
Food Trucks
BoujeeBilly - We're excited to have this amazing ice cream / gourmet drink / ice coffee vendor. There's nothing better than a cold treat on a warm day.
The Raven's Fork - we are so excited to have the Raven's Fork return. The menu was outstanding
last year and they will be here again this year. Prepare to be full when you are done.
We will post a tentative menu closer to the event.
Site Location and Amenities
Site Location and Amenities
We will gather at The Great Smoky Mountain Event Park in Bryson City, North Carolina beginning on Friday June 6, 2025. The site opens at 3pm Friday and closes at 12pm Sunday June 8, 2025. The site offers running water with flush toilets. There will be a hot shower available along with electricity for charging electronic devices. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the premises. There are ample restaurants in the Bryson City area and we will have several food trucks present to provide personal feasting opportunities throughout the day on Saturday.
Great Smoky Mountain Event Park, 1170 Hyatt Creek Road Bryson City, NC 28713
Melee Fields
Thrown Weapons
Armored Combat
Rapier
Arts and Sciences
Food Trucks
Merchants
Come Join Us!
Large Covered Pavillion
Fires are permitted with an approved, portable fire pit with ground protection to prevent damaging the grass below. This is an example of an acceptable fire pit. The fire box must not sit directly on the grass. There will be firewood available for purchase on site as well as a communal fire on Saturday night.
Site Restrictions
Site Restrictions
Alcohol is not permitted anywhere on the site. Fires are permitted but only in above ground fire rings with a heat barrier to protect the grass below. Firewood will be available for purchase on site. Pets are welcome but must be leashed and all solid bio waste must be collected and removed by the owner.
Local Hospitality
Local Hospitality
Both Bryson City and Sylva offer lots of opportunities for food, ale and lodgings. You can explore these opportunities through the links below.
Discover Jackson County - Sylva
Autocrat
Autocrat
Mistress Adair of Makyswell, OP (Catherine Y King)
1009 North River Road, Sylva, NC 28779, Phone: (561) 315-7289,
E-mail: adairofmakyswell@gmail.com
Marshal in Charge
Marshal in Charge
Honorable Lord Arias Velarde (Joe Holt)
E-mail: marshal@stormwall.atlantia.sca.org
Phone: (828) 506 1589 text before calling
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