Date: September 26, 2009
Site:
Turtle River State Park
3084 Park Avenue
Arvilla, ND 58214
Turtle River State Park is located 22 miles west of Grand Forks on Highway 2. Watch for signs to the Woodland Lodge.
Opens: 10:00am Closes 10:00pm
Site is Accessible and Discretely Damp (beer/wine - no open display. "Pour it and store it")
Reservation deadline: September 19
Checks payable to: SCA Inc. - Shire of Rudivale
Lodging: We weren't able to reserve a block of cabins, but if cabins are available you can RESERVE ONLINE or call 701-594-4445. The park also has trailer and tent camping, and there are a number of inns in town
ACTIVITIES: Besides revolting, what's there for peasants to do? Rapier: Tournament of Erehwon. Armored: There's space for pick-ups, and if things work out, The Battle of Sleddin' Hill Other Fun: Still in the works, but perhaps Hunting the King's Deer, assorted fun and games, maybe dancing, and you can always poke a peasant. (Hey, that sounds like a dance; "Polka Peasant.")
The Tournament of Erehwon
Erehwon is a Kingdom that exists in an alternate dimension. However, this dimension is linked with ours by the Tournament of Erehwon. Upon a victor of the Tournament of Erehwon, it will come into existence in our plane from that moment until the light of the next day. The winner and his/her consort will be crowned King of Charm and Wit and Queen of Grace and Adoration of Erehwon on the spot. However, here is the kicker, the Kingdom of Erehwon has no relation to previous or future appearances of Erehwon since there in no relation of time in this dimension to Erehwon's dimension (except while it exists here). There is no regalia, retinue, award structure, or laws (short of the societies), so the visiting monarchs of Erehwon will have to create and enact all of this (with the help of their so declared retinue) while Erehwon exists here.
The format for this Rapier Tournament is a round robin with double elimination.
The visiting Monarchs of Erehwon will preside at feast (which will be provided for their Majesties). During feast, their Erehwonian Majesties will then get to open a formal court of Erehwon and declare/present any awards they have (invented) pronounced, invite retinue, decree Royal Whims and Prerogatives, and in general put on a good show.
