Gulf Wars 2020
General Information
- Date: March 14-22, 2020 - CANCELLED because of Covid-19 novel corona virus
- Location: King's Arrow Ranch, Lumberton, MS
- Registration Refunds
- Royalty: TRM Lucian and Tamar
- General: Snorri Bjornsson
- Land Steward: Magnus Anskegg
- Fourth Company: Ameline de Coity and Antonia Stefani (Fourth Company Gulf Wars Prep)
- Muster Sign-up
Theme: 30th Anniversary Celebration
"During the Reign of Michael II and Rebekka II on the throne of Ansteorra, is was desirous that there be a treaty formed between the Kingdom of Ansteorra and the Kingdom of Meridies, then ruled by Stephen I and Jacqueline I. In a true period fashion, the Crowns of those kingdoms chose to seal the treaty with the marriage of a prominent peer from each realm.
At the Known World Heraldic Symposium, held in the Barony of Elfsea in June of AS 25, the Crown of Meridies presented Mistress Siobhan ni Bhreoghain to be given in marriage to Master Edwin FitzLloyd to seal the treaty. As her Dowry, the Crown of Meridies offered up the lands of Trimaris. In return, Ansteorra presented its interests in the Barony of Three Rivers as the bride price."
Classes & Competition/s
- Calontir Virtual Arts & Sciences Classes
- SCA Virtual Classroom and Artisan Display
- The Honorable Clover - another FB-based SCA Virtual Classroom environment
- Quarantine Activity Resources
Virtual War Bard Competition
- Entry - Too Many Sons by Jon Chesey
- The War That Never Was - song by Master Andrixos
Highlights:
Wednesdays' Ravine Battle
GOOOOOOOD MORNING, CALONTIR! Today is Ravine Battle Day at #virtualgulfwars2020, muster at the Royal Pavilion no later than 10 AM! 4th Company would also appreciate any and all assistance at this time - but DO take all precautions and wash your hands! Those distributing pickles and oranges, surgical gloves will be provided!
Okay fighters, virtual XO here again. Nigh on up. Let me share General Snorri’s plan with you. As you can see, we’re using the short axis of the ravine this year. I know, I know, just roll with it.
This plan is way more clever than anything they might suspect. Please commit it to memory, because we don’t want it to fall into the wrong hands. Basically, we just need to grab the banners and hang onto them. Shouldn’t be too hard, right?
Any questions? Good. Grab your gear and prepare to march. Leave your spare weapons on the edge of the field near camp in case you need them. We’re going around the long way so that we can get at least one song in. Let’s get the banners to the fore and march!
Oh, and one more thing. Due to a glitch in the Virtual Gulf Wars GPU, anyone wearing purple has been rendered invisible to archers. They hope to get this repaired by tomorrow, and they apologize for the inconvenience.
Thursday's Bridge Battle
This is a bridge battle. As expected, we’ve been asked to take the center bridge. This is way too clever to fail twice. We need to get past the Glory Zone at the center, and then set up our Massive Impenetrable Shieldwall. I can see that we have all 38 scutums and 127 scutari. You’ve all practiced this, so let’s do it the way we did it at Winter War Maneuvers.
There’s archery in this, so Archers, grab your bows.
Artillery, pair up with a shield — we need to have at least one pole or greatsword with each shield. Know your buddy’s name. Guy on the left and right — be prepared to let the spears in or out on command.
After they’ve thinned themselves out by throwing wave after wave at our Massive Impenetrable Shieldwall, listen for the command and we’ll finish this off. Be sure to echo commands while you move — it’s hard to hear under the wall.
Okay, any questions? Good. Make sure your gear’s on the truck, get a drink, and let’s line up on the road. We move in five minutes.
Who’s got the banners?
Merchants:
- Gulf Wars 29 Merchant Relief Group
- King's Arrow Ranch on Gulf Wars XXIX Classifies
Photos & Videos:
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