Schedule
Friday
4:00pm
7:00pm
Saturday
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
4:00 PM
A&S Solars Close
4:00pm5:00 PM
6:30 PM
Site Closes at 12:00pm (noon) on Sunday
The Struggle for Denmark
“The spirit that I have seen
Hamlet: 2.2.600-05.
May be the devil; and the devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape; yea, and perhaps
Out of my weakness, and my melancholy,
As he is very potent with such spirits,
Abuses me to damn me.”Ymir
Ymir, the frost giant, is awoken from his rest at the conflict happening in Denmark between Hamlet and his uncle, Claudius. Ymir, unlike the human occupants of the kingdom, knows that the fate of Denmark rests upon the determination of a victor.
Ymir cares deeply because,
“From his skull was shaped the dome of the sky, and from his flesh was formed the soil of the fields, from his bones came the rocks, from his blood the rivers and seas, from his hair, all vegetation. His breath was the wind, his voice made thunder, his right eye became the moon, his left eye the sun, from his saliva or sweat came the rain. And from the vermin which covered his body came forth mankind.”
(Witzel 2017, 371)As Ymir is a literal part of the landscape, their personal stake is clear. There must be peace in Denmark, no matter what the cost.
Hamlet
Convinced entirely that Claudius has had his father murdered, due to visions of his father’s ghost, Hamlet seems no other option than to wage a sort of war against his uncle, and his mother, Gertrude, if necessary.
Claudius
He is determined to hang on to not only the throne, but his new wife, Gertrude. He has always wanted what his brother possessed and finally, it is his! The last thing he needs is Hamlet mucking things up for him both directly and indirectly.
The War
Ymir, the frost giant, is of the mind that the only way that this contention might be resolved is through armed combat. As each side martials an army upon the battlefield, Ymir themselves cannot claim to know who the victor would be, only that this matter must be settled, one way or the other. As a primordial spirit of Norse mythology, they have a vested interest in the peace of Denmark.
The Factual Underpins
Hamlet is based upon history recorded in Saxo Grammaticus’ Gesta Danorum books three (3) and four (4).
It is common knowledge that the Danes of the time period recorded by Saxo Grammaticus were followers of the Norse religion, or the Norse pantheon. This means that their belief system was similar, if not the same, as Icelander, Snorri Sturluson, who recorded the story of Ymir in the Poetic Edda.
The Ymir Event
The war element will be posed as a battle between Hamlet and his uncle, King Claudius. The proposed combatants will choose a side to support, along with the A&S community. War points will be given along those grounds.
In executing this theme, there will be the opportunity to feature original Elizabethan plays by fellow Scadians, theater and drama in court with ghostly apparitions and inconvenient stabbings. Also, someone could hie themselves to the nunnery…
Newcomers and Youth Activities
Newcomers Solar:
information for Newcomers, a place to ask questions, look at various projects for inspiration, reference books, just a place to hang out.SCA 101 class:
Taught by Mistress Morwenna Trevethan (time to be determined closer to Event).Newcomers Scavenger Hunt:
Available for anyone 10+. A way to meet people and learn about different offices, awards, etc.Youth Activities
ALL MINORS UNDER 10 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
(Any parents wanting to help would be MUCH appreciated!)Make-n-take historic game in a pouch. This is offered for all ages, including adult. All supplies and patterns provided for various historic games with rules and history. The game board becomes the pouch for ease in taking to events. This will be available all day. A small donation to help cover costs would be appreciated but is not expected or required
Viking Zombie Fish Tag, ages 10+ (or with parental permission given to me to prevent the youngest ones getting hurt)
Viking Fish Tag. For those under 10.
Capture the Fish(capture the flag) ages 10+ or with permission.
Penny toss into the “Skull of our Enemies ” for all ages
Pictures from the Book of Kells available for coloring during the day.
All times will be determined closer to the Event.
Any questions, please contact Baroness Mor the Merry at baronessmor AT yahoo Dot com.Merchants
Merchant Goods Thorthor’s Hammer Pins and Cast Jewelry Calontir Trim Trim Oak City Spice Blends Spice Blends Rabenwald Metalsmything Blacksmith Silver Acorn Leather Dragons. Cute Stuff ClayBaby Pottery Pottery Crafty Celt Jewelry Marion le Red Glass Glass and Blacksmith Items Neanderthal Pottery Pottery Zen Warrior Armour and Weapons Craft Caravan Small Items,Jewelry, Baked Goods Ruyu Mira Planned Meals
Saturday Breakfast
(included with cabin fee)
Choice of Two Quiche – meat and cheese, spinach and cheese.
Oat Porridge with dried fruit and nuts – oatmeal with hazelnut and raisin crumble
Fried flans – fried cheese pastries
Fruit with quark – fresh fruit and soft cheeseSaturday Lunch
(Fundraiser for the Kingdom Travel Fund, $5)
Pre-registration required: https://forms.gle/pZvcmvyvTLGtufqt5
Choice of:
Pork and Onion Stew or Chicken and Cheese Soup or Vegetable Stew (Vegan, GF)
Hearty Bread Choice of:
Pear Cheese Pie or Baked Apple
Beverage Choice of:
Warm Cider or Clarrey (non-alcoholic)Feast Info – Menu TBD
Vegan and Gluten Free* dishes are being planned so that attendees with these needs can get a full meal.
*Note that as a volunteer kitchen, while efforts are made to the best of the staff’s ability to avoid cross contamination, it can not be perfectly guaranteed.
Accommodations
Lodging
Quality Inn & Suites
400 W Broad Ave, Rockingham, NC 28379
910-895-0099
https://www.choicehotels.com/north-carolina/rockingham/quality-inn-hotels/nc693?mc=llgoxxpxFairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rockingham
307 W Greene St, Rockingham, NC 28379
910-817-6001
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/fayrh-fairfield-inn-and-suites-rockingham/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0Carolina Pine Inn
175 Persimmon Dr, Pinebluff, NC 28373
910-969-1080
http://www.carolinapineinn.com/Ellerbe Springs Resort
North, 2537 US-220, Ellerbe, NC 28338
910-652-5600
http://www.ellerbe-springs.com/Days Inn by Wyndham Rockingham
408 W Broad Ave, Rockingham, NC 28379
910-895-1144
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/rockingham-north-carolina/days-inn-rockingham/overview?CID=LC:DI::GGL:RIO:National:06687&iata=00093796Food
**Oyez: These amenities are listed for ease of reference. The Staff of Ymir does not guarantee that the hours of these restaurants work with your individual plans. Please check with the establishments for availability, etc. Thanks. **
Rockingham
Pattan’s Downtown Grille
228 E Washington St, Rockingham, NC 28379
910-895-8080
http://www.pattansdowntowngrille.com/menusThe Taco Factory
405 W Broad Ave, Rockingham, NC 28379
910-434-7170La Cabana Mexican Restaurant
220 W Broad Ave, Rockingham, NC 28379
910-410-9775Mama Nois Pizza & Hot Sub
2076 E Main St, Ellerbe, NC 28338
91-065-22496Dixie Burger
2213 Main St, Ellerbe, NC 28338
910-652-5483Pinehurst
thai fusion cuisine
211 Central Park Ave, Pinehurst, NC 28374
910-420-8738
http://places.singleplatform.com/thai-fusion-cafe-0/menu?ref=google1895 Grille
155 Cherokee Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374
910-235-8434
https://d3j36fmfb8hh5l.cloudfront.net/content/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/28115106/21.FB_.025-1895-Spring-Menu.pdfLisi Italian
90 Cherokee Rd #1c, Pinehurst, NC 28374
910-420-1136
https://lisiitalian.com/yellowBIRD Southern Table & Bar
100 Pavilion Way Suite B, Southern Pines, NC 28387
910-725-2123
https://www.yellowbirdsoutherntable.com/Laurinburg
Greek Village Restaurant
1365 Scotland Crossing Dr, Laurinburg, NC 28352
910-277-7700Fore’s Family Restaurant
215 S Main St, Laurinburg, NC 28352
910-506-2112Our Staff
Event Steward:
Father Ælfric Ecgeling, MW_Eggleston@msn.com- Deputy: Lady Caitrina Inghean Fearghuis, midori32@gmail.com
- Emergency Deputy: Baron Jeckel Fett, seneschal@windmastershill.org
Reservationist:
Lady Dýrfinna Freyviþardóttir, Aine0021@gmail.com- Head Troll: Kira Kojirou Tokiakira “Akira”, mdjohnson2112@gmail.com
Herald and Royal Liaison:
Meisterin Gisela vom Kreuzbach, gisela.vomkreuzbach@gmail.comHall Steward:
Mistress Rowan of Hawkridge, elizabethnmoss@gmail.comHead Cook:
Baronne Guenièvre de Monmarché, guenievre@erminespot.com- Deputy and Breakfast cook: Patronne Murienne l’aloiere, dragonfly78@gmail.com
- Head Dishwasher: Wol-Bi, amand.underwater@gmail.com
A&S Steward:
Lady Gwenhwyfar Weale, gwenhwyfarweale@gmail.com- Deputy A&S Steward: Lady Juliana Robertsone, lola@pobox.com
- Deputy A&S Steward: Maistresse Philomene d’Lys, mishvmd1@gmail.com
- A&S Consultation: Ollamh Esa inghean Donnchaidh
Youth Activities:
Rebbah Thamira ha Sopheret, thamira.hasopheret@yahoo.com- Youth Deputy: Baroness Mor the Merry, baronessmor@yahoo.com
Newcomer’s Point:
Lord Charles Fleming, cbt@ib-ent.comChatelaine:
Baroness Mor the Merry, baronessmor@yahoo.comField Coordinator:
Lady Caitrina Inghean Fearghuis, midori32@gmail.comMarshal In Charge:
Duke Cuan MacDaige, arthuradonadio@outlook.comMinister of the Lists:
THL Niccolina the Wanderer, nnmann@aggies.ncat.edu- Deputy: Master Nikulai Ivanovich, njatlow@gmail.com
Merchant Coordinator:
Baron Ormarr Raumsson, adbliss@yahoo.comWeb Minister:
Noble Owain Weale, webminister@officer.atlantia.sca.orgThe Site
Millstone 4-H Camp, 1296 Mallard Dr, Ellerbe, NC 28338
Directions: Take your best route to North Carolina US-1 South to Hoffman. Turn right onto Caddell Rd for 0.6 mi. Continue onto McDonald Church Rd for 3.4 mi. Turn right onto Millstone Rd. go 4.7 mi. Turn right onto Mallard Dr. Go .4 miles into Millstone 4-H Camp.
Accessibility
*Please Note: While much of the camp is wheelchair accessible, some areas of the site are currently under construction and may be restricted.
*Trigger Warning: This site is near enough to an active shooting range that it is common to hear the sounds of distant gunfire throughout the day. Please be aware that some individuals may find this background noise to be uncomfortable or triggering.
Per Millstone 4-H Camp’s policy, pets/animals are NOT allowed onsite unless they are licensed service animals.
For more information about the camp, please consult the Camp Website.
Camp Maps:
The Martial Field
The Tournament
- Immediately following court inspections and authorizations will begin in preparation for the day’s tournament.
- Four pools are to be fought.
- The top eight fighters from these pools advance.
- The final eight will be enter a single elimination tournament on a giant cow hide, if a fighter sets one foot off the hide voluntarily (not shoved), they lose the round. The final bout will be to three touches, best two out of three.
- There will be a Bear Pit run simultaneously with the round of eight for all of the remaining fighters that did not make the top eight.
Rapier Activities
Starting just after morning courts.
- A novice tourney. Authorization must be less than 3 years old.
- A “not-a-peer” tourney. Open to all as long as they do not hold a Martial peerage.
- White Scarf prize fight
- Cut and Thrust – open to all
- Open tourney, any authorized fighter can attend.
- Pick ups on a side field during the day with acting marshals as needed.
Reservations and Registration
Please let the reservationist know if you need a wheelchair accessible cabin.
Site Fee Feast*Cabin**Camping Adult Member $17.00 $14.00$15.00$5.00 Adult Non-Member $22.00 $14.00$15.00$5.00 Youth (5-17) $5.00 $12.00$15.00$0.00 Child (0-4) $0.00 $0.00$15.00$0.00 Registration Fee Schedule * Feast is sold out, please contact the reservationist if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
** Cabins are sold out, please contact the reservationist if you would like to be added to the waitlist.Note that a registration is not complete until payment is received.
Payment Method 1: Use your bank’s Bill Pay feature:
Use your online banking bill pay system to send the cheque for you.
Log onto your bank’s website, go to the Bill Pay section, and add the event as a bill.
Business: SCA, Inc., Barony of Windmasters’ Hill
Address:
Steph Taylor-Morgan
103 Onyx Lane
Knightdale, NC, 27545If possible, include your SCA name in the Memo line.
Then, send an email to the event reservationist with the following info:
- Your Name:
- Best way to contact you if there are any issues with your reservation:
- Total Amount of Check:
- Issuing Bank:
- Modern & SCA Names of each person you are registering for the event:
Payment Method 2: Mail A Cheque to the Reservationist
To pre-register the old fashioned way and pay by cheque, please make cheques payable to:
SCA, Inc., Barony of Windmasters’ HillMail to:
Steph Taylor-Morgan
103 Onyx Lane
Knightdale, NC, 27545Phone: 919-602-7643
E-mail: aine0021@gmail.comOnce you have arranged payment, please either include the filled out printed pdf form with your mail in cheque or complete the online form below.
Something Is Rotten In The State Of Denmark
