Red Tower Schedule
From Mathias Blackett, the Event Steward:
Friday September 30th
5pm – Site opens
7pm – Traveler’s fare available
Sunset – Bardic circle, Cock & Feather tavern
Saturday October 1st
7:30am – Breakfast
9:30am – armor inspection
10am-12:30pm – A&S classes
10:30am – Red Tower heavy tournament begins
10:30am – Red Tower rapier tournament begins
10:30am-Noon – Archery/Thrown weapons range opens for open practice
Noon – Fundraiser lunch provided
During lunch – Court at Their Majesties’ discretion
1pm-5pm – A&S Classes continue
1pm – Baron’s Prize tournament (Rapier)
1pm – Baroness’s Prize tournament (Heavy)
1pm-2:30 – Royal Round (Archery)
2:30pm – Heavy/Rapier crossover tournament
2:30pm-4:30pm – Bridesmaid tourney & Weapons Master Qualifications (Archery and Thrown)
5:30pm – Court at Their Excellencies’ discretion
7pm – Feast
Following feast – revel, bardic circle, gaming tavern
Sunday October 2nd
7:30am – Breakfast
11:00am – site closes
Project Night: Fingerloop Braiding!
Tuesday practice
Call for Suggestions for Stuff to Buy to Improve the Barony
From Stella, the Chatelaine:
At the business meeting last night, we talked about what we can buy to improve our group and events. I have a form you can fill out with any suggestions you may have!
We can discuss and vote at either a future business meeting or put aside a meeting specifically for this discussion.
Thanks in advance!
Red Tower update
Alisandre, the camp mistress for South Downs, asks that people planning to camp with South Downs at Red Tower report in on the barony Facebook page.
Mathias, the event steward, has announced the feast menu for Red Tower:
The Opera of Bartolomeo Scappi (1570) Master Cook
Prepared by Grand Chef Mariana Cristina Tirado de Aragon
Course I
Italian Cheeses
Beef Croquettes-vinegar, pepper, salt, fennel, beef, eggs, cinnamon, parsley, garlic
Fruits- pears, grapes, and plums
Bread-flour, salt, butter, rosewater, eggs
Course II
Mushroom Soup-mushrooms, olive oil, onions, pepper, raisins, verjuice, cinnamon, saffron, herbs (parsley, thyme, sage) almonds
Parsnips- parsnips, butter, garlic, walnuts, almonds, parsley, garlic, ginger
Lamb- pork fat, onions, verjuice, common spices (galingale, ginger, cardamom), prunes, cherries
Flaky Pastry-flour, almond milk, sugar, rosewater, salt, olive oil, cinnamon, wine cooked raisins, pine nuts
Course III
Roasted Chicken-chicken, pork fat, orange juice
Broccoli- broccoli, slat, orange juice, pepper, garlic
Herb Tortellini- spinach, butter, herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary), parmesan cheese, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, saffron, raisins, eggs
Apple Crostata-apples, butter, sugar, white wine, cinnamon, provatura cheese, raisins
If you found the SCA at Dragon*Con…
Greetings Dragon*Con Goers!
Whether we met you at our fan table or you saw us in the parade, thank you for your interest! Next: come to one of our meetings or fighter practices, or you can also find us on Facebook. We can’t wait to see you again!
Red Tower is coming!
From His Excellency, Lorenzo, Baron of South Downs:
Red Tower is fast approaching! If there is someone in the Barony who you think should be recognized for their prowess, skill, or labors, you can use our handy award recommendation form to let us know.
