Quest for Wit and Wisdom XXXVI

NOTE:
Effective August 9th, in accordance to East Kingdom requirements, this event will require masks at all times except during consumption of food, drink and any fighting activities.  (See:  https://www.eastkingdom.org/ek_announcement/kingdom-masking-requirements-8-6-2021/ )

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events.  By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks.  You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.


Come join us as the Barony of Settmour Swamp celebrates the Thirty Sixth Quest for Wit & Wisdom. 

In the Spring we saw the old Baronial triumvirate put out to pasture.  We welcomed the new Baronial Couple and their most Excellent Moggy, The Chongus, in a new era of prosperity for our beloved Settmour.  However, the transition of power was marred by frolicsomeness, waggishness, and intrigue!  During the exchange of the Baronial Regalia the coronets were pilfered by despoilers!  What will it mean for their Excellencies Charis and Orlando if the wayward chaplets cannot be recovered? Will the cutpurses be found and brought to justice? Rumors abound as the Swamp sets its jaw and comes running to the aid of their Noble Excellencies:  A jewelry heist of regal proportions? A chase across soggy ground? Usurping Feline brothers? Bring your flea glasses, your thinking caps, and your inquisitive children and help the Baroness and the Baron find their missing coronets.  The call for aid from the loyal populace has gone out!

The Quest for Wit & Wisdom is Settmour Swamp’s local camping event and includes competitions to determine the Barony’s Arts & Sciences as well as Bardic Champions.  In addition, there will be a brewing competition, artisan’s row, an evening bardic circle around the fire pit and of course The Quest, where all are welcome to test their wit and skill.
Baron Orlando di Sforza and Baroness Charis Accipiter, welcome all to join in our weekend-long celebration.

Your hosts ask of you:  Please do not set up any tents until you have signed in at gate/troll, in order to avoid any confusion about the layout of the camping areas.

Pre-Registration is REQUIRED, and all reservations must be paid in full by August 20th.  Unfortunately, NO walk-ins will be permitted on the day of the event, and any additions or changes to your reservation party must be conveyed to our Autocrat in advance.


NOTE:
Effective August 9th, in accordance to East Kingdom requirements, this event will require masks at all times except during consumption of food, drink and any fighting activities.  (See:  https://www.eastkingdom.org/ek_announcement/kingdom-masking-requirements-8-6-2021/ )

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events.  By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks.  You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.


Tentative Activities Schedule:
Friday:
4:00pm Site opens, Troll opens
8:00pm Troll closes

Saturday:
10:00am Troll opens
12 noon Archery setup
12 noon Armor Inspection
12 noon Kubb Tournament
12:30pm Heavy Weapons Tournament
1:00pm Fencing Tournament
1:00pm Artisan's Row starts
3:00pm Brewing Contest
5:00pm Artisan’s Row closes, Troll closes
6:00pm Feast Gathering
(NOTE:  No food will be provided by the event staff, see below for more information)
8:00pm Bardic Circle

Sunday:
10:00am Troll opens
10:00am Auction starts
1:00pm Auction closes
1:30pm Quest begins
3:00pm Troll closes
5:00 p.m.  - Court of Baron Orlando di Sforza and Baroness Charis Accipiter

Site Rules:
● Pets:  Pets are permitted, and must be kept on a leash at all times.  Certain areas will be off limits to pets.
● Alcohol:  No alcoholic beverages may be brought on site.  There will be a site-run bar available, and open until 2:00am.  This policy will be strictly enforced by event staff.  Anyone in violation of this policy will be removed from the site.
● Pond:  There is a pond on site but is NOT for swimming.

Miscellaneous:
CHILDREN:
Children are most welcome, but please supervise your children at all times.  Anyone under the age of eighteen must be accompanied to the event by a parent or legal guardian.  The SCA youth waiver policy will be enforced.

LOCAL HOTELS:
For those of you who do not camp, there are two near-by hotels in Clinton, New Jersey.
Hampton Inn Clinton (near the Walmart)
16 Frontage Drive
Clinton, NJ 08809
TEL:  +1-908-713-4800
Holiday Inn CLINTON - BRIDGEWATER
111 West Main Street
Clinton, NJ 08809
1-888-477-5276
SHOPPING:
A Walmart is approximately 3 miles from the site on Route 513.

Site Opens: 4:00 P.M.
Site Closes: 11:30 A.M.