It's almost time for Cracked Anvil XII. On May 30, for one day only, the Shire of Smythkepe will bring you Seafarers of the Middle Ages. We are planning avast array of activities for you to enjoy. Heavy Weapons competitions (Ship to Ship Battle, Loot Deck Tourney and the Gleann Abhann Tournament of Champions Qualifier). Rapier Battles include Burning Ship Battle, Boarding the Ship/Bridge Battle, and Smythkepe Defender Tourney.

For those of more peaceful interests, we offer an extansive array of classes including Spanish Travels, Games at Sea (sorry, no "Walk the Plank"), Astrolabes, Cordials, What they Ate at Sea, Waiting for my Ship to Come In , and How to make Flemish Eyes and other knots.

There will also be a Youth Rapier Workshop (Youth 7-16) as well as an Adult Rapier Class covering the history of the Queen's Blade.

Our MoC, Lady Aveline Frazier, has scheduled numerous activites to keep the young ones occupied including Top Making, Boat Building, Pouch Making and Beginning Embroidery.

**Please note** Our MoC needs 1 or 2 volunteers to assist her during the day. You need not stay all day, but if you can help out in the morning or afternoon she would be most appreciative and might even give you a cookie (Chips Ahoy). Please contact moc (at) smythkepe.org if you can help.

No Smythkepe event would be complete without food.

Our Feast Captain has been slaving away in the galley to present another memorable feast including Mushroom and Rice Soup, Crab Cakes, Roast Pork in Bourbon with Citrus Fruit Fans, Seafood Salad, Bananas and Dates (I haven't had a date in ages), Rum Cakes, Spice Cakes and so much more.

This years site will be the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Ozark, AR. Site opens at 8am Saturday May 30 and closes at 10pm. Please see our website for complete directions and information regarding local accomodations. Site is *Discreetly* Wet (period containers ONLY, please [or we'll make you swab the deck]).

No need to dig up your buried treasure to attend. Adult with Feast is only $15 if you pre-reserve before May 15 (this includes lunch). After May 15th, the price rises to $17.00

Child (6-12) with Feast is only $10.00 before May 15, $12.00 after

Adult Off-Board (NO feast, but we'll tell you where Subway is) $7.00 before May 15, $9.00 after

Child (6-12) Off-Board $2.00 before May 15, $4.00 after

Please make checks payable to SCA-Shire of Smythkepe and send reservations to: Shire of Smythkepe PO Box 5505 Fort Smith, AR 72913.

**CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR**

Attention merchants: there is still space available. Contact edrei (at) smythkepe.org if you would like to set-up.

We hope to sea you there!