Deck the Halls of Valhalla

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, Backgammon, Castellan, Jaipur,
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 receive 2 coins may receive coin tips for exceptional instruction.

Tales by the Fire (Bardic Performances):
Performing earns 2 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.
-Some coins are chocolate which can be turned in for 2 coins or kept and devoured at your leisure. 
-Coins are turned in before court for counting.

Prizes:

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

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


SCHEDULE:
11am:  morning court

11:30am Morning classes: 
Lani - Making lei
Thorfinn - Gay Vikings
Hanya - multistrand braiding

2PM Afternoon classes: 
Ragnarr - secret is in the fish sauce:  medieval roots of ketchup
Zahra:  How to rune a scroll
Ivarr:  Learn the board game Inis!

3:45pm coins are turned in and counted

4pm:  afternoon court

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

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

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