Hastings XXXXI is a GO! Oct 24-26

[Cap'n Atli]

Markland's 40th Anniversary is on!

Members of the Longship Company and the Markland Medieval Mercenary Militia met with the park staff at King's Landing on the Patuxent River in Calvert County, Maryland today to work things out. The event is a go for October 23 (Friday set-up), Saturday the 24th, and Sunday the 25th; with longships, faering boats, cavalry, overnight camping, etc.

Further details soon; some details (site fee, etc.) are still to be worked out.

Information on the site may be found at:

http://www.calvertparks.org/Parks/Kings ... LPhome.htm

Atli Vathason; Captain of Sae Hrafn and Gyrfalcon (late of the Fyrdraca and Sae Earn);39 years in medieval reenacting and 37 years abaft the mast.

Longship Company, Ltd.: www.longshipco.org

...part of the Markland Confederation: www.markland.org

[talaananthes]

What sort of even is this? Living History? Combat?

Sounds very interesting, but I don't know much about Markland or this Hastings event.

[Halfdan]

Do I get to row the longship, run it aground, and run screaming towards some other fighters in my SCA viking rig? Cause that would be nice.

[Cap'n Atli]

What sort of even is this? Living History? Combat?

Sounds very interesting, but I don't know much about Markland or this Hastings event.

This has been a longstanding reenactment/commemoration (…nigh-on 40 years longstanding…) in the Markland Confederation. For those folks who want to do it right, (and for some good pictures of previous events) I strongly Matt Amt’s recommend the Midgard site at:

http://www.larp.com/midgard/

For latest and best updates and general chatter there is the Hastingsgroup yahoo site at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hastingsgroup/

The Longship Company will be ramrodding the event. (Actually we had three of our original members from 1969 still in the LSCo and meeting with the park yesterday!) The Longship Company site is at:

http://www.longshipco.org

…and our Yahoogroups site is at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/longship-company/

All of this is under the aegis of the Markland Confederation (which covers the insurance, too):

http://www.markland.org/

[Cap'n Atli]

Do I get to row the longship, run it aground, and run screaming towards some other fighters in my SCA viking rig? Cause that would be nice.

Row the longship?

YES

Run it aground?

YES (we can't use the dock, which is reserved for fisherfolk)

Run screaming towards some other fighters?

YES but it's going to be about 1/4 to 1/2 mile; but then Pevensy beach is a far bit from Battle, too!

In my SCA Viking rig?

NO But don't let that stop you; some elements of your gear may be suitable for reenactment; but bar grills are right out for reenactment.

Hey; three out of four ain't bad!

[Oswyn_de_Wulferton]

Got a quick and easy link for what is allowed vs. not? Both for fighting and just hanging out?

[Cap'n Atli]

Check out the Re-creational Fighting Rules at:

http://www.markland.org/pages/rules.php

As for attending and just hanging out; mostly we request that you make a "best effort" for 1066. Yes, we may get a couple to "tunic & blue jeans" folks in the crowd (I seriously doubt that any will show up, given that we're drawing interest mostly from other reenactors); but "best effort" has also resulted in some folks with amazing gear!

Our rule of thumb is that, when in doubt, go for the Fyrdsman rather than a bad portrayal of the nobility. There were a heck of a lot more peasants at Hastings then there were nobles, anyway.

Generally, a good helm, stout gloves, and a well-made wooden/non-metal/safe weapon will get you into the battle line.

Usually, if we have a bunch of Norsa or other folks with alternate reenactment fighting styles, we try to put them into the line opposite of each other so they can pound away as is their custom.

So, check the library and if you have further questions, let me know. We are still hashing out some details, but I'll relay them as soon as settled.

Some of our folks won't be able to make it, but may be sending along their loaner gear; more on that later...

[Cap'n Atli]

Hastings XXXXI Updates

Markland’s 40th Anniversary

October 23, 24 & 25; Friday through Sunday

Location: King’s Landing Park, Calvert County, Maryland: http://www.calvertparks.org/Parks/Kings ... LPhome.htm

Public Admission: FREE

Participant Fee: $20 (of course, with inflation that would have been about $3.49 in 1969 per http://www.westegg.com/inflation/infl.cgi ) IF we have enough participants, (over 100) we will lower the fee.

Medieval, modern, and cabin camping: $1.00 a night.

Set-up begins Friday; modern and cabin camping on the hill behind the equestrian facility. (Horsemen have first choice) with other modern and cabin camping a few hundred yards away. Cabins have plank bunks (you need a sleeping bag) and each holds eight to ten bunks. There are fire rings and pits at each of the two camping sites.

Medieval camping and display area will be near the equestrian area.

LSCo members may also sleep aboard the Sae Hrafn, or under the Gyrfalcon. (Just get everything squared away in the morning!).

Merchants: Merchants will be considered participants; crafts, clothing, weaponry and food are acceptable in a medieval context. We’ll expect any participating merchants to set up a proper medieval display, and keep track of all tax and other regulations.

Alcohol Policy: Bone dry during all public hours; discretely wet (beer and wine; includes mead, of course) after closing hours. All “litterâ€

[Hrolfr]

Now THAT would be a good 47th birthday present to myself! I doubt if I can make it, but it sounds like fun.

Get lotsa pictures! I'd purchase a CD of the pics if someone offered them *subtle hint *