We are getting ready for Monday morning! Target archery range setup 9.30am, see you there!
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Siege Combat Updates for Pennsic 53
Greetings from your Siege Marshal in Charge for Pennsic 53, The Siege Tent will be in a new location this year, refer to the map below. You can find us at the intersection of Edward’s Egress and Devon’s Road. We will be next to the Youth Fighting Lists and the…
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Martial Activities would like to share a reminder about heat and air quality. All martial activities will be shutting down if the Heat Index hits 103°F and/or the AQI reaches 200. This call will be made by Marshal 1 and/or the Deputy Mayor for Martial Activities., using the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety…
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As many folks have seen, the full War Point Scenarios will not be printed in the Event Guide this year. This was not an easy decision, and I have heard many of the concerns raised. I share some of them. However the full War Point Scenario document is large (very…
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SUNDAY (Champions’ Day) – August 2nd9 am Head-to-Head Shoot 1 point10 am onwards:Allied Champions 1 pointUnbelted Champions 1 pointUnbelted Alternates/Allies 0 pointsBelted Champions 1 point 12 pm onwards:Rapier Melee Champions 3 pointsRapier Alternate/Allies 0 pointsCut & Thrust Melee 0 points 1:30 pm Armored Heroic 1 pointRapier Heroic 1 pointArmored Youth…
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It’s almost time for Pennsic! I saw a comment on a social media post saying that sometimes it was hard to know what different departments do so I thought I’d take a stab at introducing my folks: Martial Activities is the Pennsic staff department that helps make martial activities happen.…
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ARMORED COMBAT WITH REBATED STEEL WEAPONS (STEEL COMBAT)
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From the Thrones of the East and the Midrealm, greetings to all who gather for Pennsic 53. We welcome you to the War Point Scenarios, an array of challenges and endeavors that reflect the full breadth of talent, passion, and dedication within our Society. Pennsic is more than a field…
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MARSHALLING CONVENTIONS FOR PENNSIC 53 I. GENERAL RULES PERTAINING TO ALL MARTIAL DISCIPLINESThe Principal Marshals for Pennsic 53 are; Sir Ardan Scot, Aethelmearc (Marshal in Charge), Sir Samson,East, and Sir Marcus Pinarius Draconarius, Middle Any on-site changes to these rules for safety reasons will be at their sole discretion, though…
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Rapier Inspection Point: Hours, Stickers, and Volunteer Information Greetings from your friendly local Rapier Minister of the List (MOL)! My job is to get all of our authorized fencers onto the tournament and melee fields with efficiency and clear communication, but also adhering to the rules set out to us…
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