Deck the Halls of Valhalla

Hosted by Crown Province of Østgarðr - New York, NY

Event date: January 11th, 2025

Event Last Modified: November 16th, 2024

Event details

Deck the Halls of Valhalla Returns!

The annual Yule celebration is back!  Ostgardr invites one and all to join in honoring the Viking holiday of Yule with a grand event filled with warmth, cheer, and spirited competition.

As winter descends, an icy chill grips the land, whispering ominous tales of Fimbulwinter—the long, unrelenting winter prophesied to herald Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods.  Darkness grows, spirits waver, and despair creeps into the hearts of even the bravest.  Yet, amid the shadows, a spark of hope ignites!  With Yule’s light and laughter, the Vikings rally to defy the looming end, decking the halls of Valhalla in a celebration of resilience, unity, and triumph over darkness.

Step into a Valhalla alive with the bustle of games, the wisdom of teachers, and the music of bardic tales by the hearth.  Earn coins by testing your skills, learning new arts, and sharing your talents.  Gather your treasure, revel in the fellowship of the hall, and compete for glory and prizes before the Yule feast concludes.

Let the halls resound with joy as we stand together against the cold and the night—Deck the Halls of Valhalla awaits you!

How to Earn Coins:
Games at the Tavern Tables:
Two-Player Games:  Chess, Go, Castellan, Jaipur, Onitama
Win:  2 coins | Loss:  1 coin
Four-Player Games:  Carcassonne, Tournament at Camelot, The King Is Dead
1st:  4 coins | 2nd:  3 coins | 3rd:  2 coins | 4th:  1 coin

Wisdom from the Scholar's Alcove (Classes): 
(Classes will be announced soon!)
Participation:  2 coins
Teachers may receive coin tips for exceptional instruction.

Tales by the Fire (Bardic Performances):
Performing earns 1 coin.
Audience members may tip performers with additional coins.

Gameplay:

Each participant begins with 5 coins.
Coin Commissars will distribute coins around the tavern and classrooms.
Coins are turned in before court for counting.

Prizes:

1st Place:  A Medieval related board game and a coffee crisp
2nd Place:  A smaller Medieval related game and a coffee crisp
3rd Place:  Three Coffee Crisps

Ties will be settled in whatever way the Vicerine's decide


Timing for court, classes and bardic events will be updated as we get closer to the date.

PLEASE NOTE:  No outside Alcohol.  The Site has a full cash bar and a bartender.

Site Opens: 10:00am
Site Closes: 5:00pm

Event Location

Purgatory
675 Central Ave.
Brooklyn
New York, NY  11207
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Directions:

Purgatory:
675 Central Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Purgatory is a half a mile away from the Wilson Avenue Station on the L train.  And is on the B60 bus line with the closest stop being the "Decatur St/Central Av" stop. 

Accessibility information:  A large portion of this event takes places on the second floor which is only accessible by a somewhat narrow stair case.

Registration Fees

Registration:
Adult non-members:  $40
Adult members:  $30
Youth 6-17 years old :  $10
Youth 5 and under are Free



To pre-register through PayPal, please follow this link:https://surveys.eastkingdom.org/index.php/347157?lang=en

A PayPal invoice will be generated within 24-48 hours of the online preregistration information being submitted.  Online preregistration is not complete until the PayPal invoice has been paid

Feast:
A hearty period day board will be provided the tHL Brandr Neufsbreiter Aronsson
Tentative Dayboard Menu (included in registration fee):

Royal Horse Broth (W/Beef)
Salmon on Turnips Stew
Kettle Worms (beef and pork sausages)
Buttered Turnips
Wheat Frumentary with Cheese (Vegetarian)
Skyr
Cheese
Bread

Reach out to the Deputy Event Steward for food allergy questions.

PLEASE NOTE:  No outside Alcohol.  The site has a full cash bar and a bartender.

Make Checks Payable to: SCA NY Inc, - Ostgardr

Contact Information

Event Steward:

Event Steward:  Lord Albrecht Anker
252878@members.eastkingdom.org

Deputy Event Steward:  Arnora Ketilsdottir
212277@members.eastkingdom.org

Send Reservations to:

Attendance will be limited to the first 50 individuals so get your pre-registrations in early! 

To pre-register through PayPal, please follow this link:https://surveys.eastkingdom.org/index.php/347157?lang=en
A PayPal invoice will be generated within 24-48 hours of the online preregistration information being submitted.  Online preregistration is not complete until the PayPal invoice has been paid

Mail in preregs can be sent to:
Arnora Ketilsdottir
273 Argyle Rd, 1st floor
Brooklyn, NY 11218
Include email or phone number, name, and member number (if applicable).