Battle of the Fiery Beast IV: A New Mini Menace – October 4th, 2014

The story so far…

Battle of the Fiery Beast I:  (Unnamed), in the haze of memory…  Dark Lawd Smokey ruled the lands with an iron fist, controlling the Fiery Beast and causing the Lilliputians to scramble and hide from the Menace, his Phantom control.  (See what we did there? Phantom…  Menace…?)

Battle of the Fiery Beast II:  Attack of the Lilliputians, was won by the forces of Grand Daddy Boo, dethroning the Dark Lawd Smokey and causing his forces to flee the lands of Lilliput!  The Fiery Beast was tasty!

Battle of the Fiery Beast III:  The Fall of Lilliput, showed that Dark Lawd Smokey would not remain vanquished, unleashing his mini-might against the remaining Lilliputians of Coil Tuar, waking the children of the Fiery Beast!  His attempt however was thwarted, though the lands of Lilliput fell to ruins, he did not regain control!

Now, the Battle of the Fiery Beast returns!  We thought the Fiery Beast was vanquished for good.  We were wrong…

Battle of the Fiery Beast IV:  A New Mini Menace

** CUE DRAMATIC MEDIEVAL MUSIC **

It is a period of civil unrest.
Rogue bands of Smokians, striking
from a hidden base, have won
their first victory against
Grand Daddy Boo.

During the battle, Smokian
spies managed to steal the secret
plans to Boo’s ultimate weapon,
the MORNING STAR, an
armored tower with enough power
to defeat an entire army.

Pursued by Boo’s defensive
agents, Dark Lawd Smokey’s
sister Brunhelga races home
aboard her yacht, custodian of
the stolen plans that can
empower her people and bring
her to control Lilliput….

We will be featuring:

o Choose your side – Points earned during the day will go towards the victor, and you get to decide who that is between either Grand Daddy Boo, or Brunhelga Smokey!
o Thrown Weapons – Including Royal Rounds!  Bring your sharp and pointies for fun and merriment!!
o Heavy Weapons Lists – (TBD)
o Rapier List run by Aesa Lokabrenna Sturladottir
o ** NEW TO THE BATTLE ** Youth Combat List run by Eikaterine of Angelspur!
o Rapier, Youth and possibly Heavy – Viking Not-So-Longship Battles!
o Castle Siege (But it’s only a model..  Shhh!) with Weapons of Mini-Destruction!
o A Beast Feast roasted over the open flame!
o The Fire Sale Swap!  Bring your gently, yet seldom used, garb, utensils and armor to trade!
o Mini boat races!  Of course – Choose the side you want to race for!
o Catapult construction contest.
o EVEN More Activities for the young Lords and Ladies!

Also throughout the day:
o Display your talents on our A&S table!
o Shower us with song!
o Make merry with music!
o And much much more for everyone to enjoy!

Once everything is said and done:
A Sumptuous Beast Feast that was roasted over an open flame!
Our Feastocrat will perform their magic to make the food so delicious you’ll talk about it until Battle of the Fiery Beast V!

NOTE:  If you have any special dietary needs please contact our Autocrat and she will relay it to our Feastocrat.

If you’ve been to our previous Yule Feast or previous Fiery Beast events you know we try and make sure that there are enough activities to keep our young Lords and Ladies busy for the entire day, and this time is no different.  Our plan is always to create a safe and fun environment for our SCA families.
Site Opens: 11 AM
Site Closes: 9 PM

1.  Take NYS Thruway to Exit 18.
2.  At end of exit ramp bear right onto Main St./299 East.  Continue to follow NY-299 E for 5.2 miles.
3.  Turn right at US-9W South.  Go 1.4 Miles.
4.  Slight Right at Woodside Pl go .2 Miles.  (You will see The Highland Fire Department Building on your left while taking this right)
5.  Turn right at Vineyard Ave.  Go 387 feet
6.  Take 1st right onto Main St.
7.  Adonai Lodge 718, 48 Main Street will be on the left.  Go .2 mi

From Route 84 Newburgh, Exit 10N:

1.  FROM DANBURY:  Take right off of end of exit ramp for 10N onto Albany Post Road/US-9WN.  FROM PT JERVIS:  Take right off of Ramp.  At light take left onto Albany Post Road/Rt 9W N.
2.  Head N on Albany Post Rd/US-9W N.  Go 14.5 mi.
3.  Turn Left at Milton Ave.  Go .2 mi
4.  Turn right at Vineyard ave.  Go 226 ft.
5.  Take the 1st Left onto Main Street.  48 Main Street, Highland, NY will be on the left.  Go .2 mi

From Route US-9WS Kingston:

1.  From Flatbush Rd/NY-32 turn onto US-9WS.  Continue on US-9WS.  Go 15.7 mi.
2.  Slight right at Woodside Pl.  Go .2 mi.
3.  Turn right at Vineyard Ave.  Go 387 ft.
4.  Take the 1st right onto Main st.  Adonai Lodge 718, 48 Main St.  Highland, NY will be on your left.  .2 mi.

Proof of Membership Discount:  Please subtract $5.00 from the above price.Feast: Adult (17+):  $8.00
Children (0-16):  Free

Maximum Onboard Per Family:  $65.00

(Note:  Two adult members + Two 17+ children members would normally be $80.00, which gives a $15.00 discount for a family of four.)

We are waiving the feast and site fees for children 16 and under to allow more families to join us, but as the mundane economy gives us little leeway, we must at least cover expenses to be able to continue to bring the populace the events you have come to love and enjoy.  We most humbly thank you for your understanding!

Feast is limited to 80 gentles.  Please contact our Autocrat prior to September 7, 2014 so that we can make certain we have enough food for all.  We never want to let anyone go home hungry!  Off-board tables will be available by request only.

NOTE:  When you contact us with your reservation, please make sure you mention any food allergies or dietary needs you may have so we can plan your meal accordingly.

Reservation Cut Off Date is September 17th, 2014
** THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL $5.00 AT THE DOOR – PLEASE RESERVE NOW!  **

Make Checks Payable to: Society for Creative Anachronism – New York

Other Contact Information:
There will be merchant and exhibition space available for anyone paying site fee.  Please contact our Autocrat to sign up for space availability.  Merchants should plan on providing their own tables unless table availability is confirmed by the Autocrat.

Accessibility Notice:  Terrain outside is a slight slope downhill and gravel parking.  Please let the Event Steward know if you require Accessibility Parking for proper arrangements to be made.

Inside space can fit wheelchairs with minimal assistance, though there is no current ramp into the location.