The Silver Wyvern Challenge

In the ancient annals of Lore, before the emergence of the Great Northern Army, before the very concept of a Northern Army Banner had formed, there existed a standard that epitomized warfare and close combat within the East Kingdom.  This standard belonged to none other than Feral Von Halstern, known as the Silver Wyvern!  Raised over four decades ago, this banner still echoes with the wisdom, valor, and aspirations of its bearer.  Join us in commemorating Master Feral Von Halstern and the timeless virtues of war!

Welcome to the Silver Wyvern Challenge!  This weekend’s event will be held in our own Dorstad Village featuring tourneys, woods battles, as well as melee education for all aspects of war!  Rapier, Armored, Combat Archery, Target Archery, and Thrown weapons will all have challenges and competitions!  For those off the fields, lists, and lanes there are to be shopping and classes.  Our Chanceler Minor will have activities for the children of the populous.  Other activities will be announced soon.

The Baronial of Court of Smoking Rocks will be seeking Champions at this event.  Their Excellencies would like to announce that they are seeking a new Arts & Sciences Champion and a new Fencing Champion to represent the barony.  All are welcome to compete and details for competition will be announced soon.

Planned martial events for Silver Wyvern Challenge thus Far more to be added!!

-Armored
Triad Tourney- Only one great weapon per team.  1 Chiv and 1 OTC or 2 OTC allowed per team.  The top 2 teams will absorb the other teams to continue the day’s challenges.

Bridge Battle with Combat Archery- Best 2 out of 3

Castle Siege with Combat Archery- Each team will defend and attack.  Best time wins.

Woods Battle- 1 hour long.  Timed with victory points at half and finish

Melee Classes- Later in the day with specialty instructors

-Fencing
Triad Tourney- Must have one spear per team.  1 MoD and 1 OGR or 2 OGR allowed per team.  The top 2 teams will absorb the other teams to continue the day’s challenges.

Bridge Battle W/Band guns- Best 2 out of 3

Castle Siege with band guns- Each team will defend and attack.  Best time wins.

Woods Battle- 1 hour long Timed with victory points at half and finish

Melee Classes later in the day with specialty instructors

-Combat Archery

Box Tourney- Round robin, sudden death.  The top two winners will absorb into teams.

Pavise melee- Best 2 out of 3

Siege with Armored- Best 2 out of 3

Woods Challenge

Archery
Peter the Red is taking charge of the range and is offering tutoring to all no matter the skill level.  He will also have loaner equipment if you would like to try your hand at target archery.  He will be holding a String Shoot throughout the day!  Come and see if you have improved your grouping or start your string collection and archery journey at the event.

Dorstad Marketplace:  Come and set up your wares in the central courtyard of the village to create our own marketplace, there is no reg fee for merchants, but we ask that you pre-reg for space!  Please reach out to Muinteoir Roibeard mac Neill to register at 77881@members.eastkingdom.org

Enjoy a Saturday with no care about breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A meal plan will cover your day so you can focus on activities and melee. The meal plan is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 13.  You will need to be pre-registered, and this is non-refundable for head count.  In the event that you are unable to make the event your meal may be transferred.

Come and enjoy the company and the activities for the whole weekend for an event hopefully like no other. The Dorstad is located at the beautiful Camp Haiastan, in Franklin MA.  The site offers buildings that including cabins, feast hall, activity locations, and bathrooms and showers (On demand hot water!) It is also as ADA compliant as a wilderness camp can be with roads, ramps, and paths, to all locations and buildings including one handicap bathroom cabin (Directors quarters).  The site is easily accessible by highway and is 12 minutes away from Hotels, Banks, Restaurants, Grocery and Liquor stores! Cabins can sleep four, eight, or twelve persons. Cabin rentals will be pre-reservation only and non-refundable but may be transferred. There is also limited tent space and pre-registration will be required, there is no extra charge for tent camping. 

Gate Hours
Friday 5pm-8pm
Saturday 8am-4pm

Site Opens: October 18, 2024 5:00 pm
Site Closes: October 20, 2024 12 noon