Greetings,

Yes, I understand this is a list for rapier based activities (and this event will not have any rapier), please disregard if you do not occasionally fight hard suit.  I'm cross posting a Heavy Combat event located in the laceName w:st="on">WestlaceName> laceType w:st="on">KingdomlaceType> that some on this list might be interested in.

In Service to the West,

Staffan Arffuidsson

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laceName w:st="on">San BenitolaceName> laceType w:st="on">CountylaceType> Fairgrounds

9000 Airline Highway

Tres Pinos, California ostalCode w:st="on">95075ostalCode>

Harken, the call once again resounds from the dry expanse of Cynagua to the far reaches of the Known World.  Send us your most valiant warriors and their inspirational consorts for three days of fighting, revelry, and pageantry.  On the list field, each fighter takes on all comers until only the best remains standing.  From the sidelines, the grace and beauty of the consorts inspires the combatants to unsurpassed feats of chivalry and valor. La Prova Dura celebrates the best of the Society for Creative Anachronism. 

The Shire of Canale invites you to return to this event without equal!

Schedule of Tournaments:

Saturday, April 19th, 2008 – La Prova del Valor  - The Proof of Valor Round Robin Tourney.  Fighters will be divided into fields.  Each fighter on a given field will fight every other fighter on that field. (ie: If there are 80 fighters, there will be 20 on a field.  Win or lose, a fighter will fight 19 times on that field.)  The top fighter from each field will advance to the semi-finals. 

Sunday, April 20th, 2008 – La Prova di Amore - The Proof of Love Invitational Tourney.  The gallery will chose the most chivalrous fighters from each field who did not advance to the semi-finals on the previous day.  Those fighters will compete in their consorts’ names for the glory of their consorts.

Requests for Fighters:

Heraldry – In keeping with the pageantry for the event, each fighter is requested to have a banner displaying his or her arms.  Also, his or her heraldic theme should extend to surcoats or other persona appropriate attire, shields, and livery for retinue.  Charges need not be displayed on all items, but the heraldic color scheme should be continued throughout.  Fighters are further requested to have one herald/household for invocation.  If you do not have a herald, some will be available for hire.   

Letter of Intent – Each fighter is requested to submit a letter of intent to the Letter of Intent list.  This letter will allow the other fighters to train for the challenges that will face them.  It will also let the autocrat plan for the number of fields and support staff needed.  If you are not equal to writing, please still come and fight.  If you are able to put words to paper, please include your name in the subject line for ease of filing.  Previously submitted letters (including from Prova I) are available for viewing in The Archives.  You need not join the list to post a message or to view the archives (although there will be a small delay while the moderator approves your post).  However, if you would like to receive everyone else’s Letter of Intent please join the Letter of Intent email list. 

Weapons – All mass weapons shall have constructed heads.  If you have questions about a particular weapon, please contact the autocrat.    

Rules of the Lists – All combat will be conducted using current Kingdom of the West Combat Standards.  Western calibration will be used for all combat.    

Feast:

There will be a Prime Rib Feast with entertainment on Saturday evening.  Servings of the feast will be limited but off-board seating will be available for those who would like to enjoy the entertainment.  The feast menu is provided below.  Minor ingredients are subject to change due to the vagaries of the marketplace and the taste of the cook.  If you would like to join in on the food, please know that all feast reservations must be made and paid in advance.  Both on-line and mail-in registration are open.  Please use ACCEPS to pay by Credit Card or Mail-in a Registration Form to pay by check or money-order.  Please remember that the feast fee and the site fee are separate. 

Primero

Affumicato arancio-miele colomba e quaglia

Smoked Dove and Quail with an orange-honey glaze

Formaggio

Assorted Cheeses

Le carote crude

Raw Carrot Chips

Pane

Bread Chips

Crema di rafano

Horseradish Sauce

Noce salsa di aglio

Walnut-Garlic Sauce

Salsa di bacche di primavera

Sauce of Spring Berries

Burro

Whipped Butter

Uova salate

Salted Eggs

Cuori di carciofo

Marinated Artichoke Hearts

Edulcorate Dill

Sweetened Dill Pickles

Segundo

Primo pesci arrosto di manzo al rosmarino e pepe nero strofinare

Prime Rib Roast with a Rosemary-Black Pepper rub

Rafano e aneto ripieno di uova

Horseradish and Dill stuffed (deviled) eggs

Edulcorate sparato cipolle

Caramelized Onions

Asparagus cotti nel fuoco

Grilled asparagus

Verdi pancetta e aglio pane

Bacon, greens, and garlic bread

Formaggio di capra e basilico ripieni di funghi

Basil-Feta stuffed mushrooms

Blue formaggio ripieni di funghi

Blue-cheese stuffed mushrooms

Salsiccia ripieni di funghi

Sausage stuffed mushrooms

Dolce

Gelati in arancione dimezza

 Ices in Orange Halves

Menta stuzzicadenti

Minted Toothpicks

Cannella pizza

 Cinnamon-sugar pastry

Other Meals:

Several Households will be offering meals for donation to ease the cooking burden for both laceName w:st="on">WestlaceName> laceType w:st="on">KingdomlaceType> populace and Canale’s noble visitors alike.

The Canton of Caer Darth will be offering Friday Dinner.  Come join them for a late night snack after your pavilion is built. 

House Regolla della Donna, ably led by the Beautiful Anna Serra, will be offering Saturday Breakfast.

Clan Insanium will again be tackling a mid-tournament lunch.

Finally, Haus von Schwetzingen, the Proprietors of the Saucy Wench Tavern, will be serving Sunday Breakfast.

Merchants:

Please contact the autocrat to reserve a space on site.  

Volunteers:

There is a yahoo group established for those who wish to serve, either prior to the event or on the day.  To join, please email or visit the yahoogroup page.

If you have any further questions, please contact the volunteer coordinator.

Out-of-Kingdom and/or Out-of-California Guests:

Visitors - We have several households with tents and pavilions available for visitors.  If you need space or have questions, please contact our hospitality coordinator. 

Hosts – We are looking for more host families to provide pavilions, camping space, and/or transportation assistance.  If you can help in any of these areas, please contact our hospitality coordinator. 

Registration and Fees:

Both on-line and mail-in registration are now open.  Please use ACCEPS to pay by Credit Card or the Mail-in a Registration Form to pay by check or money-order.  If you pre-register, please bring your email confirmation to gate to facilitate the work of the constables.  If you experience difficulties with the registration process, please contact the Registrar (or call 209-620-3828).  Please remember that the feast fee and the site fee are separate. 

Item

 Cost

Site Fee (16yo or greater)

 $10

Site Fee (6yo – 15 yo)

 $7

Site Fee (5yo and under)

 $0

Feast (13yo or greater)

 $15

Feast (12yo and under)

 $8

The $3 non-member surcharge will be assessed at the gate if applicable.  The West Kingdom Welcoming Committee will be on hand to pay the NMS for any who does not hold a paid membership in our fair Society. 

La Prova Dura

http://laprovadura.shireofcanale.org

On-line Registration is now open.

http://acceps.ansteorra.org/west.html

Mail-in registration is open.

http://prereg.shireofcanale.org/