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Each Shire holds 2 coronets (events)
each year. There are archery, light fighting
and heavy fighting competitions. There will be an Arts
and Science portion where awards may be given for things
such as
the most authentic costume, or the best Celtic knot displayed
as a design on either embroidery, jewellery, wood carving,
metal work, etc.
There is a Gamesmaster who researches Medieval
games and past times, then teaches the games and encourages
their play.
Michelle is an excellent seamstress and makes all her
own costumes. She also teaches Western Martial Arts which
is the battle style of An Tir. Fighters use steel and fiberglass
weapons to recreate the "Arte of Defense" as it is thought
to have occurred.
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made this dress
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They make their own shields
and suits of armor, which must be tested and approved before
use. "It's very strict," says Michelle of the
rules they must follow. "Every fighter must also be
a paid member of the society which provides them with insurance."
Tir
Bannog now has a two-storey Tudor "hotel" built
for their well-attended events. It sleeps 26 people, many
who come from Kitimat, Terrace, Quesnel and Prince George.
It hosts a bar named The Wolf Head Inn.
The annual August
long weekend event in Clinton BC is Michelle's favourite.
It attracts 2,000 people to its castle built
from railway ties and "I get to see everyone I haven't
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Large
Medieval sleeping accommodations
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Much work goes into making all of
the props - right down to the tents that look like miniature
kingdoms. There is so much to get involved with, whether
it is dance, calligraphy, cooking, metalwork, stained
glass, brewing, literature, etc. As Michelle said, "if
they did it (back then), somebody in the SCA does (it
now)"
Always looking for new members, Michelle can be
reached at home at 847-9518 or by cell phone 877-9608.
Their
next event is at the Glenwood Hall October 22, 2005.
(September 14, 2005)
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