[Moo] Defending the Gate

[Seneschal Stierbach]

Günaydın!, İyi sabahlar and greetings to all! I am so excited to bring this
missive to everyone.

Defending the Gate XVI / Stierbach Baronial Investiture is just around the
corner. Join us in defending the Gates of Sudentorre! this March 23th from
9am – 8pm! Join us in recreating the Retaking of Otranto (1481). Seeing the
Ottomans threaten his home, Alfonso of Aragon left his battles with the
Florentines to lead a campaign to liberate Otranto from the Ottoman
invaders August of 1480. The city was finally retaken in the spring of 1481
by Alfonso’s troops, supported by forces of King Matthias Corvinus of
Hungary.
Activities

Marshal Activities! Armoured Tournaments will be using the Gate of
Sudentorre, Rapier Tournaments, Thrown Weapons, and Archery. This event
also participates in the Titan Tournament (Armoured and Rapier). |
Arts & Sciences Activities:  The A&S Display will feature the Barony of
Stierbach’s historical items and investiture traditions. Please bring your
works in progress or completed projects. All A&S displays will be welcomed.

 Court: We will say fond farewell to Baroness Genefe Wölfelin and Baron
Wulff Nuremberger and welcome our new Baronage.

Food! A dayboard lunch of hearty soldiers’ fare will be served at no
additional cost as long as supplies last. For the evening feast, the menu
is coming; this will be a sumptuous 15th Century Feast themed around the
many groups involved in the conflict. The feast will be limited to 64, so
please pre-register to secure your seat for the feast. If you have any
allergy questions, please contact the Event Steward at:
aygul.bint.umurbey at gmail.com


Registration
Pre-registration is available for this event on SCORES. If registering by
mail, send to the reservationist and make checks payable to SCA, Inc.,
Canton of Sudentorre. (Please see the website for more details) |
Reservationist Information Lady Vallaragna in Spaka (scsanders70 at gmail.com)
We have some amazing event staff in case you have any questions.

Marshall-in-Charge: Lord James of Carinthia | Mistress of the List: Lady
Maddalena Salutati | Armoured Marshal: Sir Ragnarr rifsbrjótr | Rapier
Marshal: Lady Celestria Alexandre d’Amiens | Thrown Weapons Marshal: THL
Caradawac Mendwr | Archery Marshal: Master Stephan Grimm | Head Cook: Lord
Jasper of Hartshorn-dale / Jasper Millar | Hall Steward: Mistress
Cairistiona de Coueran | Arts & Science Coordinator: Lady Rita Die Perle
Von Der Wetterau | Head Troll: SCA Name: Lady Vallaragna in Spaka | Staff
Volunteers: John Patrick Brice Jr., Lady Quispe, Lady Galiena | Field Space
Coordinator: Lord Gökhan ibn Sarukhan
Schedule The site opens at 9 am and closes 8 pm. Stragglers will be
conscripted for clean-up.

Site Information: American Legion Post 320, 8456 Brock Road, Spotsylvania,
VA 22553. http://www.spotsylvaniapost320.org
Accessibility: This is a modern venue that is ADA compliant. This site has
handicapped parking spaces available directly in front of the entry doors
with van accessibility. Site has indoor restrooms with accessible stalls.
There will also be outdoor restrooms, one which will be accessible. All
rooms are on one floor. There are no stairs. Marshall activities on the
grassy area in within the property. This area does have some slope to it.
Navigating outdoors with assisted devices may be a challenge in some areas.
Every effort will be made to set up this area in such a way as to allow
access to everyone, weather permitting. Please contact the Event Steward if
you have any specific concerns.

Pets: Pets are welcome but must be on a leash and are not allowed indoors.
THE SCA Prohibits Harassment and Bullying of All Individuals and Groups
Participants engaging in this behaviour are subject to the appropriate
sanctions.  If you are subjected to harassment, bullying, or retaliation,
or if you became aware of anyone being harassed or bullied, contact a
seneschal, President of the SCA, or your Kingdom Board Ombudsman.  In case
of an emergency, official information will come exclusively from the site
herald and deputies.
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