Upcoming Events

Lyondemere Anniversary
Saturday, July 19, 2008

The Barony of Lyondemere invites all good Gentles to join us on Saturday, July 19, 2008 to help us celebrate the 30th Anniversary of our fair Barony. As this is the thirtieth year, the theme will be pearls and the best use of such in some creative fashion. So put on your thinking caps and come bedecked in your sea-spawned finery. For those who do not fight, there will be various games and diversions throughout the day. Then, later in the evening, there will be a feast cooked by Lady Elisheva, dancing at the dessert revel accompanied by the Unusual Consort, and hall games by the Inn of the Crimson Spade. Do come enjoy the fighting, fun, feasting, and revelry in the barony by the sea.

Let the 30th Anniversary of the Barony of Lyondemere be celebrated with Pearls! For this special occasion, her Excellency Lyondemere wishes all artisans to take inspiration from this ocean gem and display the results at the anniversary celebration this summer. Her Excellency will award a prize for the entry that pleases her most. (Brief documentation is encouraged, but not required.)

Champion Lists

The Baronial champions of Lyondemere will have special duties throughout the year. The Champions are expected to stand with their Excellencies' court at Lyondemere events and represent Lyondemere to their fighting community. Championship list participants must have a consort to enter. Champions and consorts are invited to be guests of the Baron and Baroness at the evening's feast. If you have questions or concerns about the duties and responsibilites of the baronial champions please contact the Baron baronlyondemere.org or Baroness baronesslyondemere.org

Open Lists

There will also be lists open to everyone, whether you wish to compete for baronial champion or not!

For Armored Combat (Heavy Weapons): For those fighters who feel that one tournament in a day is not enough, Lyondemere has the answer to your prayers: Inferno II: The Judgement of Minos. Once again, Sir Dante and Sir Gareth are sponsoring a Prize Tourney that will take place between the rounds of the Lyondemere Anniversary Tournament. Inferno will start with a 14" no-thrusting buckler tourney and continue through as many weapon forms as can be fit into the day. All tournaments will be fought in the speed-round format and the winner of the Prize Tourney will be the fighter who scores the most points by victory in all Inferno Tourneys combined. A limited number of loaner bucklers will be available but please remember to bring appropriate hand protection to keep you safe and legal. Load up your various weapons and prepare to meet your doom—only one will survive the Judgement of Minos!

For Rapier: Standard double elimination for the champion. Double kills count as a loss for both fighters. For the side tourney it will be 2 vs. 2 team tournament.

Youth: Youth are invited to take part in youth combat and children's activites during the day.

Eric Space Reservations: For eric space, please contact the autocrat ASAP. Priority will be given to geo-political groups followed by first come first served.

Schedule of the Day

• 8:30 AM - Site opens to the general populace
• 10:00 AM - Opening Court
• 5:00 PM - Closing Court
• 6:00 PM - Feast begins, to be followed by a dessert revel
• 10:00 PM - Site closes

Site Fees

• Site Fee: $5.00 per person over the age of 12
• $3.00 for those ages 3-12 (under 3 free)
• Non-members please add $3.00
• Children under 3 are free
• The fee for the feast will be $10
• Please make checks payable to SCA Inc./Barony of Lyondemere

Event Stewards

• Lord Raphael ben Gideon (Saul Dudley) anniversary2008lyondemere.org
• Ritter Augustine von Freiburg & Lady Signy i Thorskafjardar deputyseneschallyondemere.org

Feast Menu and Ingredients

If you are interested in attending the feast, please contact us at anniversary2008lyondemere.org to make a reservation before 6:00 pm on Wednesday, July 16th. We will NOT be selling seats to the feast the day of the event.

The feast will begin at 6 pm to be followed by a dessert revel with music provided by Unusual Consort.

• Bread & Cheese(s)
• Sweet & Sour Figs with Sausages: sugar, red wine vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, lemon, figs, chicken sausages

• Green herb soup: Swiss chard, spinach, parsley, mint, black pepper, salt, vegetable broth

• Mixed green salad with radishes & raisins. Salad dressing: olive oil, salt, vinegar (make your own at the table)

• Chicken with dried fruit: chicken, dried apricots, dried currants (or dried figs), homemade chicken broth (chicken, carrot, celery, bay leaves, green herbs such as parsley & thyme, salt, pepper), almori (matza meal, salt, cinnamon, fennel, safflower), flour, cilantro, lemon juice, olive oil

• Fava beans with apples: fava beans, apples, onions, olive oil, sage, salt
• Eggplant and eggs: eggplant, salt, olive oil, garlic, eggs, red onion skins, pepper
• Saffron rice: jasmine rice, saffron, salt, water, olive oil

• Potluck

Site Location

Site: Calle Mayor Middle School, 4800 Calle Mayor, Torrance, CA 90505
Link to a map from Google

Directions

From the 110 Freeway South Bound: Exit at Sepulveda Blvd., turn right approximately 4.2 miles, turn left on Anza Ave for .6 miles, turn right on Calle Mayor. The school is on the left. If you get to Pacific Coast Highway, you have gone too far.

From the 405 Freeway North Bound: Take the CA 91/Artesia Blvd. towards Redondo Beach for .2 miles, turn right on CA 91 W/Artesia Blvd. for .6 miles, turn left on Hawthorne Blvd for 3.2 miles, turn right on Sepulveda Blvd. for .4 miles, turn left on Anza Ave for .6 miles, turn right on Calle Mayor. The school is on the left. If you get to Pacific Coast Highway, you have gone too far.

From the 91 Freeway West Bound: Take the 405 north towards Santa Monica for 5.1 miles, take the CA 91/Artesia Blvd. towards Redondo Beach for .2 miles, turn right on CA 91 W/Artesia Blvd. for .6 miles, turn left on Hawthorne Blvd. for 3.2 miles, turn right on Sepulveda Blvd. for .4 miles, turn left on Anza Ave for .6 miles, turn right on Calle Mayor. The school is on the left. If you get to Pacific Coast Highway, you have gone too far.

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