Class List
10:15 - 11:00
List Field/Combined
Pennsic Battles and how to fight in them.
Suitable for both armoured and fencing combatants who are curious about the planning and execution of Pennsic battles..
Instructor:
Duchess Kaylah the Cheerful
11:00 - 12:00
Armoured List
Weapon Ranges
Weapon range and the impact on large melees.
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Instructor:
Sir Aelfwyn
1:00 - 1:30
Main List/Combined
The Ealdormere Column
Practical organization on the battlefield.
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Instructor:
Sir Mordain
1:30 - 3:00
Fencing List
What did I just see?
Learn how to recognize what's happening on the field. Includes a bear pit.
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Instructor:
Magister Galea
3:00 - 4:30
Fencing List
Accolade Bear Pit
Fight as much as you want, during or at the end of the tournament tell the marshal(s) who impressed you the most on the field. It can be for any reason, but most chivalric fighter would be preferred.
Who learned something and used it against you? Who showed the most kindness? Who had the most fun? Who took time between the fights to teach?
1:00 - 2:00
Banquet Hall
Be an Event Steward!
Learn the ins and outs of running a one day or camping event! We'll cover planning tips, site selection, troubleshooting and more!
Instructor:
Dame Matilda
3:00 - 4:00
Banquet Hall
Storytime, or Ask Pesha Anything
Always wanted to ask Pesha of Little Egypt something but could never find a moment when she wasn’t running around? Always heard Pesha has super fun stories from her almost 30 years in the SCA? Come visit, bring a handwork project if you like, and ask away!
10:15 - 11:00
Classroom 2
Entourage: Or How to Chase Royals
Come find out the basics of how best to serve your Royals, how to get the most out of a shift, stay to find out what comes with the role of running Entourage for an Heirship and Reign, and more!
Instructor:
Baroness Pesha of Little Egypt
11:00 - 12:00
Fencing List
You're Going to Die. And that's ok.
This is a live melee exercise in comparative melees. How do you feel, about your existence with one life, 3 lives or unlimited resurrection. How do the life conditions impact strategy?
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Instructor:
Duchess Kaylah the Cheerful
1:30 - 3:00
Armoured List
Bridge Battles
How to organize and complete effective charges on the battlefield.
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Instructor:
Sir Varenko
3:00 - 4:30
Armoured List
Tournament
Format TBD
1:00 - 2:00
Banquet Hall
Helena's Class
Come and learn something fun and interesting with Helena! Subject tbd.
3:00 - 4:00
Banquet Hall
Medicine, Magic, and Science in Italy in the 1550's.
This is an overview of the state of medicine in 16th Century Italy, intersection of emerging scientific thought, traditional practices, and the cultural context of the Italian Renaissance.
Instructor:
Magister Galea
4:00 - 5:00
Banquet Hall
Meet the Entrants!
Come and meet the entrants of the Laurel Showdown! Learn about what we're working on, chat about our projects and generally geek out. There may be snacks.
This is open to everyone, and will be an informal chat.
Co-ordinator:
Dame Matilda
