High Nobility & Low Stakes
Hosted by Barony of Concordia of the Snows - Scotia, NY
Event date: March 18th, 2023
Event Last Modified: February 20th, 2023
Event details
Participants are highly encouraged to “sneak” between the spaces using whatever disguises they wish. Some may simply remove regalia & don a simple cloak to visit the tavern. Others may add a fancy mask and cape to sneak into the ball. All attendees will be given a simple mask if they require one, but people are highly encouraged to bring their own fancy masks for the day.
We may have door guards to remind you of the tone of each space & to encourage a spirit of play in our day. However, a game is only good if everyone is having fun. Therefore, if you wish to have a spirited argument, a dramatic declaration of a courtly love poem, a duel, or any immersive action that relies on another attendee playing along, you *must* be certain that the other party consents to be part of the game. Anyone who fails to do so will be banned from the overall competition, their tokens forfeit.
Participants will also receive a bag of twenty coin tokens*. Each token is worth one point. Tokens can be used for gaming downstairs in the tavern, tipping musicians, rewarding service, etc. The event staff will also have 5 point coin tokens to be given at their discretion for acts that add to the overall spirit of the event. This could include particularly graceful dancing, a splendid tavern argument, a dramatic fencing death, a creative disguise, etc. The individual who has won the most overall points at the end of the day will receive a special prize.
This is a *dry* site. However, we are in conversations with the site liaison for permission for our local brewer’s guild to make non-alcoholic drinks (0.5% ABV) such as homemade soda, or possibly kvass. All beverages will be fully labeled as to even small alcohol content. We will also be providing alcohol free beverages including mock red wine, and possibly something like sbiten.
*Attendees will also have the option to receive an additional 20 coins in exchange for their donation to the Concordia Fire Recovery Fund. Minimum donation of $5.
We are looking for people willing to run gaming tables for the following games: Primero, Shove Ha'Penny, Glückhaus, Hazard, Dreidel, Ace & Thirty.
Site Opens: 11:00 AM
Site Closes: 9:00 PM
Event Location
Scotia United Methodist Church
201 North Ten Broeck Street
Scotia, NY 12302
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The event site is accessible per the East Kingdom Accessibility Porter's Checklist.
Directions:
From I-90 (NYS Thruway):
--Take Exit 25 (Schenectady, I-890).
--Proceed on I-890 to Exit 4C (Scotia).
--Continue to traffic light, where you will turn left.
--Continue over the long bridge and past Route 50.
--Turn right onto North Ten Broeck Ave. (Mohawk Tap Room and Stewart's on corner).
The church is beige on the left at the second intersection (Catherine Street crossing).
Parking lot just beyond church and on street parking as well.
Registration Fees
Registration:
Pre-registration Adult SCA Member: $17.00
Pre-registration Adult Non-Member: $22.00
At the door Adult SCA Member: $20.00
At the door Adult Non-Member: $25.00
Pre-registered Child (Age 6-17): $10.00
At the door Child: $12.00
Children five and under are free.
PayPal Pre-registration is shut down as the feast has SOLD OUT
Feast:
All day, rolling "feast": SOLD OUT
There is no separate dayboard. Rather we will have tokens for those participating in the "feast" which includes all food in the tavern and ball.
Off board attendees are welcome to bring their own food for the day.
The Tavern Menu:
AVAILABLE ALL DAY (Veg, GF)
pickled & plain hardboiled eggs; pickled and fresh fruit & veg; assorted cheeses; bread & butter
CHEESE SOUP (Veg, GF)
Gouda cheese; vegetable stock; parsnips; parsley; sage; onions; butter; salt; pepper; caraway seeds
PEAR SALAT (Veg, GF)
pears; apples; greens; vegetable oil; white wine vinegar; dijon mustard; salt; pepper
CHICKEN PIE (GF version will be available on Event Day)
chicken; egg yolks; saffron; cinnamon; apple cider vinegar; chicken broth; dried tart cherries; salt; pepper; lard-free pie crust
CARMELIZED ONION & GOAT CHEESE TART (Veg, GF version will be available on Event Day)
onions; thyme; butter; salt; pepper; red wine vinegar; goat cheese; lard-free pie crust or puff pastry
VEGAN CURRIED LEEK PIE (Veg)
* Available In Limited Quantity *
Guarantee yours in advance by contacting the Head Cook no later than Saturday, February 25. Or, stop by the kitchen to request one on Event Day. We will offer them as long as we have any left to serve.
SAUSAGES IN POTTAGE (GF)
pork sausages (pork, salt, pepper, sage, nutmeg, clove); apples; onions; nutmeg; cinnamon; chicken broth; vinegar; GF breadcrumbs
CHICKEN WEISSWURST (GF)
chicken; salt; white pepper; mace; cinnamon; lemon zest
SMOKED BEAN & CHEESE SAUSAGES (Veg, GF)
cannellini beans; smoked cheddar; GF breadcrumbs; eggs; parsley; sage; salt; pepper
SCOTTISH SKERLIE (Veg, GF)
- Savory Oat Porridge -
GF rolled oats; butter; onions; thyme; vegetable stock; salt; pepper
* Optional Add-Ons: nuts, cheeses, relishes, shredded chicken *
ROASTED VEGETABLES (Veg, GF)
carrots; parsnips; beets; squash; olive oil; salt
PIPES (Veg)
- Cheese Biscuits -
Gouda cheese; AP flour; eggs; nutmeg; salt
ORANGE-GLAZED CHICKEN (GF)
chicken; orange juice; bitter orange marmalade; salt; pepper; cinnamon
EGGPLANT STEAKS (Veg, GF)
eggplant; Italian herb mix; olive oil; red wine vinegar; canola oil (for frying);
LEEK BREAD PUDDING (Veg)
leeks; Gruyere cheese; bread; salt; butter; pepper; chives; thyme; eggs; milk; cream; nutmeg
Assorted sweets and shortbread (Veg, GF)
The Masquerade Ball's Menu:
ALL DAY (Until Court)
Charcuterie Table – assorted meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, and condiments
CHEESE SOUP (Veg, GF)
Gouda cheese; vegetable stock; parsnips; parsley; sage; onions; butter; salt; pepper; caraway seeds
WORSTENBROODJEN
- Sausage Rolls -
pork; salt; pepper; sage; nutmeg; clove; AP flour; milk; yeast; sugar; butter; eggs
STUFFED PICKLED EGGS (Veg, GF)
pickled eggs (eggs, red beets, apple cider vinegar, sugar); mustard; ricotta; salt; pepper; herbs
FISH PICKLE CROSTINI (GF available)
tuna; salmon; white wine vinegar; olive oil; mustard seed; oregano; celery seed; honey; thyme; basil; mint
BACON-WRAPPED DATES (GF)
dried and pitted dates; bacon
STUFFED DATES (Veg, GF)
dried and pitted dates; ricotta; rosemary; thyme; honey
FRUIT & CHEESE SKEWERS (Veg, GF)
grapes; fontina cheese; rosemary
GOAT CHEESE & ONION RELISH CROSTINI (Veg, GF available)
goat cheese; onions; butter; vinegar; thyme; salt; pepper; honey
Plus a few more surprises!
Please note that this menu is subject to change based on availability of ingredients. Any changes will be communicated as soon as possible, and will be published clearly and often on site the day of the event.
If you have any questions about our menu, you may reach out to the Head Cook, Edelvrouw Lijsbet de Keukere (FB: Keirin Lazauskas-Ralff, Email: wurstvrouw@gmail.com).
See you on March 18!
Yours In Service,
Edelvrouw Lijsbet de Keukere, Head Cook
THLady Deirdre O’Rourke, Asst. Head Cook/Sous
THLaird Perote Campbell, Asst. Head Cook/Sous
Make Checks Payable to: SCA NY Inc, Barony of Concordia of the Snows
Contact Information
Event Steward:
Master Valentyne Shawe (Aífe ingen Chonchobhair in Derthaige)
MKA: Amanda Lord
(518) 764-3814 (No calls after 8pm please.)
193024@members.eastkingdom.org
Co-Autocrat: Mistress Ose Silverhair
Deputy Autocrat: Lord Robert Tytes
Send Reservations to:
Ruth Burkowsky
119 Pinehurst Ave
Albany, NY 12203
If you would like to be put on a waitlist for the feast please email Ruth at 3626@members.eastkingdom.org and preregister for the event itself via a check.
Other Contact Information:
Head Chef: The Honorable Lady Lijsbet de Keukere
wurstvrouw@gmail.com or (preferred) message Keirin Lazauskas-Ralff on Facebook.
Game Master: Master Grim the Skald
GrimTheSkald@gmail.com
Fencing Marshal in Charge: Kara Njalsdottir
Jaime.kendrick12@gmail.com