Artemisia Fall Crown Tournament - October 17th
Hear ye, citizens of Artemisia! Join us at the Crossroads of Artemisia, beneath the watchful gaze of the mountains where the Gryphons of Artemisia soar, for a contest most glorious to claim the right to be heir to the Gryphon Thrones. A challenge has been decreed, and by strength of arms and stratagem shall the worthiest rise. The Noble and Gracious Majesties Atilivs and Æsa have decreed that the format will be announced at the event and that entry paperwork is due before October 4.
The combat will be held outdoors on the grassy and shady quad of Idaho State University, unless the weather is absolutely unworkable. Tents, shades, banner pole holders, and any other items which require staking are not allowed, but if your shade structure does not require stakes, it is welcome. Bring your own water, snacks, and chairs. The site is dry, so no alcohol please.
Site opens: 9 am
Site closes: 8 pm
Location: Idaho State University Pond Student Union Building; 921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201
Directions: Make your way to I-15 exit 69 in Pocatello Idaho. Proceed west from the exit down Clark Street to 4th Avenue. Take a left on 4th and continue south to Dillon Street. Turn left again on Dillon. Proceed across 5th Ave and into the parking area. We are in the Student Union Building, which is northeast of the parking lot (with the clock tower).
Site specifics: The site is dry, service animals only.
Adult Event Registration: $20
Adult Member Registration: $10
Minor Registration: attendees under 18 are guests of the Kingdom
Checks: ”Make checks payable to <SCA, Inc. - Shire of Stonegate>.”
Event steward: Mu’alim Aziz (Ken Wilson) 208-339-0898 text preferred, no calls after 9pm please.
Land requests are now being gathered for the upcoming Crown Tournament hosted by the Shire of Stonegate. If your household or group wishes to raise a day shade upon the tournament grounds, please complete the Google form below. Due date of October 10, 2026.
Only one liaison is needed for each household or group. This person will serve as the primary contact for the land request. When requesting space, please include the footprint of your setup, including ropes and stakes. The setup stake size is limited to 8 inches. This is a hard rule.
Households and groups supporting a fighter competing in the tournament will receive first consideration. If sufficient space is available, we will do our best to accommodate everyone. If any other accommodations are needed, please include them in the form.
Should you have any questions or require assistance, you may reach me at coryc54@gmail.com.
With gratitude for your aid in the endeavor, may our pavilion rise proudly beneath fair skies, may banners dance boldly upon the wind, and may the field resound with the clash or arms and the cheers of assembled nobility. May every combatant display courage and prowess, every consort inspire deeds worthy of remembrance, and every gentle gathered bear witness to honor, courtesy, and chivalry. Let the Crown Tournament be a day of noble fellowship and glorious deed, a day from which the worthiest shall rise to bear the Crown and lead our glorious Kingdom into its next great chapter!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM2X3i6B23fR2l3_1j3c3jApoLsKhcLwf5lk2s_J7OZYT3Sw/viewform
9am site opens
10am Opening Court
Processional immediately following court
Armor Inspection concurrent with processional.
12pm Crown Tourney start
1pm Rose Tourney opens
Golden Butterfly tourney will begin immediately after heirs are declared.
Chivalry circle immediately after Golden Butterfly concludes.
5pm Closing Court (subject to royal adjustment)
8pm Site closed.
Their Majesties Atilivs and Æsa have decreed a Tournament to be held on the 17th of October in Their Shire of Stonegate to determine new Heirs to the Thrones.
Those wishing to vie for the honor of becoming Heirs must submit all necessary entrant information no later than 11:59 PM on October 3rd in the following online form -
https://forms.gle/3q7Z9F9RbdNLtuC76
Both the combatant and consort must each fill out the form, including a copy of their letter of intent. Additionally, Their Majesties would also like the letters of intent sent to Them. You can send the letters to crown@artemisia.sca.org or crown.list.entry@artemisia.sca.org or both if you really, really want to make sure that They get it.
Come forth now for the honor of Artemisia and declare your intent!
We are excited to announce a rapier tournament sponsored by Their Majesties Atilivs and Æsa after our Heirs are named. The winner of this tournament shall be named the Defender of the Golden Butterfly and be champion to the Heir Consort of the Gryphon thrones.
Eligible for this tournament are authorized fighters who have not been elevated to Master of Defense. Fighters are not required to have a sponsor, a consort, or to sign up in advance. This title comes with the job of protecting the Heir Consort, and I would encourage all entrants to take to the tournament field with this in mind.
The tournament format will be a bracket style, triple-elimination with progressive weapon styles. At the start of the tournament all combatants will start with a single sword. After a combatant’s first loss, the next weapon style they will be allowed is sword and defensive off-hand. After the second loss, the final weapon style they will be allowed is sword and offensive off-hand. What combatants want to use for their defensive or offensive off-hand is up to the combatant. If a fencer is only authorized in single-sword or cannot otherwise use an off-hand device, they may use the single-sword weapon style throughout the entire tournament.