To the populace of the Mists, the West, and the Known World, do Prince Neil and Princess Kelsy, Sovereign and Sovereign Consort of the Mists, extend an invitation to witness the selection of Their heirs by right of arms.
Attend the Words of His Highness, Prince Neil!
We are looking forward to finding Heirs that will carry on the customs and traditions of this, the Original Principality of the First Kingdom. For all those that would contend for Our Thrones, if you are members in good standing where both the combatant and inspiration reside within Our Lands, We trust that you have the understanding and capabilities to be our Heirs. No Letter of Intent is required.
For those that reside outside this realm, either combatant and/or inspiration, We ask you each to provide Us, by March 20th, a Letter of Intent, detailing your claims to these Lands and how you intend to ensure proper service to Our People.
For those wondering about tournament format, We intend to move more towards tradition. There will be no special requirements or restrictions on weapons choices, also using our standard SCA conventions for armor. Bring what brings you and your consort joy. Rounds will be one fight, with double-kills re-fought immediately until a victor is determined. Finals will be the customary best two out of up to three fights. However, in order to give everyone the opportunity for more fights, we are making one break from tradition:
This will be a Triple Elimination Tournament.
Until the finalists are determined, everyone will continue to contend until they have acknowledged their opponents as victors three times. (Don’t wander off after your second loss, as you still have more fights left). We also will open a Roses field at some point, so all can get their fill of fighting for the day.
We would also ask all Knights who reside within the Mists, to attend our event and at least witness the choosing of Our Heirs. If you also have the Inspiration and capability to reign, We ask you to join the lists and contend for the Coronet.
Neil, Sovereign of the Mists
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Spring Coronet A&S Competition:
The Principality of the Mists Arts & Sciences presents: Creatures, Great and Small!
In the coming year there will be 8 competitions set out over 4 events. We hope you will come along on this journey as we explore how creatures influence our Arts & Sciences throughout the Middle Ages
Spring Coronet
The first two of the Silver Muse competitions! Enter one or both! All The Silver Muse competitions Rules are located on the Principality website, or you can email artssciences@mists.westkingdom.org for more information on all 8 competitions that make up the Silver Muse for the year. Enter one or all! New to arts? Let us help!
Competition 1: Gastropods /Mollusks
Please make something that represents, includes, or uses as an ingredients Gastropods or Mollusks. Embroidery of octopus anyone? How about illustrations & illuminations of those great fighting snails. They won’t fight themselves. Leather workers and armory designers, time to get creative! Cooks and apothecary could use these as ingredients or inspiration!
Competition 2: Feathered!
Ahh.. those creatures that take flight and some that swim! The lovely plumage that takes on hues and iridescent even the imagination can’t fully appreciate! Please make something from or inspired by our feathered friends. Be it a hat, bag, cloak, illumination, song, dance, or some dish inspired by feathers.
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Silver Spoon Competition:
With Their Highnesses approval, the Mists Silver Spoon competitions will resume at Mists Spring Coronet. The 2023 Silver Spoon Competitions will be a collage of themes. All entries must prominently feature the ingredient or the theme.
Please remember, all competitions are participant judged. Please be ready to talk about the source/method of your dish(es) and to taste the other dishes.
The themes are:
Spring Coronet: Springtime dishes. Dishes using ingredients grown or harvested in the spring.
Spring Investiture: Life Gave Us Lemons. Dishes using lemons.
Fall Coronet: I Have Miles To Travel. Dishes that could have been found on pilgrimages and long journeys.
Fall Investiture: My Cup Runneth Over. Dishes, or drinks, that can be served in a cup.
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Event Steward: Da’ud ibn Ali (David K Williams) — daudali@westkingdom.org
Additional event information can be found on the event webpage. See link below
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Cabin Information:
The site features a limited number of cabin spaces ($10 each by event pre-registration only), covered picnic areas, potable water, solar power, stone privies, coin-operated showers, and lake access.
Cabins sleep eight each and have sturdy bunk beds with thick vinyl-covered mattresses, have operable windows, lights, and power.
There are some ADA accessible cabins; please note this request on the bunk reservation form.
Unvaccinated individuals must wear a mask AT ALL TIMES when inside the cabins - this includes while sleeping.
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Directions to Site:
From the East (Sacramento): Take your best route to I-80 W to Fairfield. Take Exit 47B to Waterman Blvd. Continue on Waterman Blvd. to Wooden Valley Rd. Turn right onto CA-121 S to CA-128 W. Turn left onto CA-128 W. Turn right onto Berryessa-Knoxville Rd. The park is on the left in 14.4 miles.
From the South (Bay Area): Take your best route to I-80 E to Fairfield. Take Exit 41 to Suisun Valley Rd/Pittman Rd. Continue on Suisun Valley Rd to Wooden Valley Rd. Turn right onto CA-121 S to CA-128 W. Turn left onto CA-128 W. Turn right onto Berryessa-Knoxville Rd. The park is on the left in 14.4 miles.
EcoCamp Berryessa (7850 Berryessa-Knoxville Rd., Napa CA 94558)
From the East (Sacramento) — Take your best route to I-80 W to Fairfield. Take Exit 47B to Waterman Blvd. Take Wooden Valley Rd. and CA-121 to CA128W. Turn left onto CA 128W. Turn right onto Berryessa-Knoxville Rd. The park is on the right in 14.4 miles.
From the South (Bay Area) — Take your best route to I-80 E to Fairfield. Take Exit 41 to Suisun Valley Rd/Pittman Rd. Continue on Suisun Valley Rd to Wooden Valley Rd. Turn right onto CA-121 S to CA-128 W. Turn left onto CA-128 W. Turn right onto Berryessa-Knoxville Rd. The park is on the left in 14.4 miles.