A Day of Dungeons & Dragons
Hear ye, Hear ye! A new dungeon hath appeared in the realm, and it is rumored to reach even unto the Abyss. The soothsayers and augurers have informed the Local Baronies that an adventuring party must be selected to traverse the dangerous dungeon and end the threat that it spreads over the realm. The portents that the party must be 8 in number (and the number must be eight, do not count to seven unless thou proceedest directly to 8, 9 is right out).
The Baron and Baroness of Windmaster’s Hill hath decided that a grand festival shall be held to determine the party (and rumor states that a foreign Barony may be attempting to do likewise).
There shall be a melee to find a stalwart fighter, a grand duel to find a master fencer, and an archery contest to locate a worthy archer to join their number.
But a true party cannot exist by force of arms alone, and as such, we shall have a competition to discover which bard shall be included to inspire them to greatness.
We shall see if our masters of the arts and sciences can produce a worthy sage, and of course, every party requires a healer to tend to injuries received in battle. All are welcome to come and test their mettle or simply to cheer on as we uncover our champions!
Martial Activities
Heavy Fighting Scenario
Are you a noble Paladin, a Raging Berserker, a Taciturn Ranger, or a Master of the Sword and Shield? We shall have a melee in which fighters shall attempt to determine who among them is most suited to provide the raw strength and defense that our burgeoning party will require.
Fencing Scenario
Are you a musketeer or a dasher dandy with a blade? We require a master fencer to aid our party. And so we shall hold a grand free-for-all. The last three fencers standing will then engage in a round robin competition to determine who among them is worthy to join the party
Archer Scenario
Are you a disciple of Uller or an elven master archer? Come and prove your skills. Can you hit a rope (cutting not required…yet)? Can you hit a lever to lower the drawbridge? Can you shoot an apple off of a target’s head (actual person’s head not required)? Come and show us your skills and see if you can be chosen for the party.
Thrown Weapons Expert Scenario
Can you be counted upon to hit the target when the party’s fate is on the line? Can you hit the heart of the charging beast with your dagger or axe before it can close with your teammates? Show us your skill.
A&S
Healer Scenario
All know that the powers that be have declared the Chiurgy Guild must be disbanded out of fear of their hidden power (and the threat of a lawsuit), but that does not stop people from becoming injured and requiring healing. Come show us your assembled medical kit and see if you can win the Baron and Baroness’s favor. You may be required to describe how you would handle specific injuries. Your answers may be judged by former members of the forbidden guild.
Druid Scenario
Can you live off the land? Can you safely lead your party through difficult terrain and guide them to safe food? Come show off your ability to light fires (Maybe even when the wood is wet). Show off your ability to identify edible mushrooms and berries. Other woodscraft skills to be determined. Forestry guild help
Bardic Scenario
What party can exist without a bard to regale others with the tales of the party’s derring-do? What party can weather trying times without a skald to raise the spirits. Come compete in our bardic competition and see if you can impress the populace with your wit and skill, and be hailed as the party bard.
Wizard Scenario
Ah, the subtle art of Alchemy. Turning Lead into Gold. Come and show off your transmutational skills and see if the populace deems your magic sufficient for inclusion in our august numbers.
Other Activities
Costume Contest
There will be a costume contest, so come as your favorite D&D character (or Tolkien, or whatever, we don’t judge, actually we do judge as it is a contest, we just don’t exclude…)
D20 Bocce
Bocce with a D&D Twist involving a large D20 – more info to come!
Green Dragon Tavern
D & D Table
There will be short campaign D&D games hosted throughout the day. More info coming soon!
A Day of Feasting
Breakfast and Lunch will be included as part of your entry fee. The dinner feast will be a separate fee. More details as they become available. Each course will be a separate team working together. Menu items and ingredient lists to come!
Breakfast
Lunch
Feast
Schedule
Coming Soon!
Costs
| Day Trip | Feast | Camping | |
| Adult (with membership) | $15 | $20 | $10 |
| Adult | $25 | $20 | $10 |
| Youth (6-18) | $5 | $20 | |
| Child (0-5) | $0 | $20 |
Camping is charged per tent/RV/etc and not per person.
Registration
- Pre-registration will happen through SCORES. A link will be posted a month or so before the event.
- On-site registration will also be allowed.
- FEAST (dinner) will be pre-registration ONLY. This page will be updated when the Feast spots have sold out.
Refund Policy
Event refunds shall be provided as follows:
- No refunds shall be provided if the event does not make profit. This requirement may be waived for any single event if so approved by a simple majority vote of the regular Financial Committee according to the procedures and definitions stated in section 4.
- There are no refunds on the pre-registered meals.
- The Exchequer must receive refund requests in writing no later than 5 days after the event.
- All refunds shall be paid by check from the group’s checking account.
- No refund shall be issued until the event books have been closed and all reservation checks have been cleared or returned for insufficient funds.
Site Information
Optimist Farm Club
2908 Optimist Farm Road, Apex, NC, 27539
Directions:
From I-40 East – take Exit 295 (Gorman Street). Turn Right onto Gorman Street. Turn Left onto Tryon Blvd. Turn Right onto Lake Wheeler Road. Turn Right onto Optimist Farm Road. Use the 2nd entrance (Gate B) on the Right to turn into Optimist Farm. Take the road to the building.
Accessibility:
This is a primitive site. Gravel, grass, uneven terrain. Seems to be “scooter” friendly.
Restrictions:
- the kitchen is off-limits to the populace
- no explosive ordinances (sparklers only)
- no firearms
- no firepits except the inground firepit already on site
- no smoking in building – no butts or unused tobacco left on ground
- all garbage is to be taken with you at the end of the event
- Only service animals and/or well-behaved and leashed pets allowed on property.
- Pets that also qualify as farm animals are not permitted per the policy of the venue.
Staff
| Mundane | SCA Name | Phone | ||
| Autocrat | Wayne Pennachi | Lord Karl Hohn | 919-597-9720 | wayne.pennachi[at]duke.edu |
| Deputy Autocrat | Suzanne Stacey | Lady Una Gylðir | 336-392-8709 | suzzsunshine11[at]gmail.com |
| Registrar | Amy Pennachi | Lady Ríoghnach inghean Uí Clérigh | 919-594-0879 | apennachi[at]yahoo.com |
| MIC | Lord Declán mac Aodhagáin | warlord[at]windmastershill.org | ||
| Field Coordinator | ||||
| Feast Coordinator | Veronica Yoshida | Baroness Caitrina inghean Fhearghuis | 919-433-6033 | caitrinasca[at]gmail.com |
| Hall Steward | ||||
| MOL | ||||
| A&S Coordinator |
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