Come one, come all: come celebrate the accomplishments of our newest members.
Join us for the Annual East Kingdom Novice Day!
EK Event Calendar listing
Martial Activities
We will have TWO (2) tournaments: an armored combat tourney for the newest combatants to show their prowess, and a fencing tournament- both will showcase the talents of our novice warriors (within 2 years of their initial authorizations).
Fighters please note:
The tourneys will be preceded by a procession of the combatants with their consorts/inspirations. If a contestant doesn’t have a consort or inspiration with them, one will be provided. Combatants will be able to authorize on the day of the tournament.
There will also be archery and thrown weapons.
Fencing Schedule:
Fencing will be following a strict schedule- please allow extra travel time if necessary.
10:00 AM Authorizations begin: everyone intending to compete must be authorized and have checked in with the Minister of Lists before the procession begins.
11:00 AM Procession of the Novices, followed immediately by the beginning of the tournament.
Fencing Tournament Format
The tournament will be a round-robin, open to all fencers who have been authorized for two years or less. Fencers are invited to bring their best, barring spears. Reduced armor during the tournament will NOT be allowed. (If you have signed up for the reduced armor experiment, you may do pickups and classes following the reduced armor standards)
Martial Classes:
Longsword Basics: taught by Master Bobby Tytes. In this class, we will be covering the basic longsword guards, the Mastercuts, and general concepts of the Lichtenauer system. You will need a fencing mask, a gorget, and a longsword (a small quantity of loaner equipment will be available).
Melee 101: taught by Don Thora Kottr and John the Long. In this class we will go over some philosophy and vocabulary we use, primarily in the East, as well as the most basic explanation of things in scenarios we tend to take for granted – what is a bridge battle? Edge of the world? Rez point, huh?
How to be an Effective Harrier in Melee (and not a cowboy): Taught by Don Ciaran Ua Meic Thire. Sometimes you see someone in a melee running like hell being chased by a mob and it means something is going very wrong or occasionally very right. Harriers in melee tend to be on their own or in small units and look a lot like cowboys but are very different. In this class, we will discuss what a harrier is and how to be an effective harrier without becoming a cowboy.
More classes may pop up during the day. If the award ceremony takes place before the classes have ended, they will be resumed after the award ceremony. Classes are open to all attendees, not just those competing.
Arts & Sciences
As the Arts and Sciences are an important and integral part of our Society there will be A&S (either a display or competition). This will be open to all gentles who do not hold a Kingdom or Baronial level A&S award, nor have they won a major championship. There will be voting by both the Populace and the Laurels.
Throughout the day, Baroness Ellynor Redpath will have a table set up for garb measurements, clothing & fencing armor patterns, along with a list of resources to purchase garb and fencing orders from. She will be there to help you take accurate measurements as well as answer and garb-related questions you may have.
Is it time to register your name or design a new badge? There will be a heraldic consultation table, staffed by Novice Heralds (with a Senior Herald supervising).
Additional A&S classes:
- Cross-Stitching. Taught by the newly minted Noble Valentine Ambrose. Learn the basics of cross-stitching. The teacher will bring kits for 12.
- The Life of the Executioner. Taught by Franz the Executioner. A brief overview of what being an executioner was like across countries and eras.
Event Location
Sussex Community College
1 College Hill Rd
Connor Green and Pavilion
Newton, NJ 07860
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Feast
UPDATE: AGVA Delights will be on site. Walking tacos, hand pies (pomegranate chicken, chicken pot pie, and bean & cheese) scallion pancakes will be available for sale (Cash or Venmo) in addition to water, chips, and crispy rice treats.
No dayboard or feast will be provided. Food brought from home or purchased at an off-campus restaurant is permitted (encouraged) at the event. Off-campus restaurants in or near Newton that may be open during the event can be found with this search.
Pets
Dogs are permitted. They must be leashed, and controlled. Dog waste must be picked up by owner. Failure to comply may result in ejection from site. In other words, if your dogs are found unleashed or cause any issues with other animals on site you can be asked to leave by Security and their word is final.
****SCHEDULE ADVISORY****
The schedule, especially for the tourneys, may be altered in the case of extreme heat or thunderstorms. Please be prepared to be flexible, and don’t forget to bring water. Schedule details will be posted when available.