Come and test yourself in one of Lochac’s most unique tournaments.
The Barony of Krae Glas in conjunction with The Barony of Stormhold will be hosting the Annual Bi-Baronial Chess Challenge at the Dolphin’s Keep. (“The Dolphin’s Keep” 24 Mons Parade, Noble Park, VIC, Australia. Scout Hall, 24 Mons Pde, Noble Park VIC 3174, Australia)
Enjoy your BYO picnic and participate/support the fighters in the armoured and rapier tournament, enjoy games, practice your skills of Chess on a Giant Chessboard and cheer on the Baronial representatives in the Annual Barony vs Barony Chess match.
Tournament
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The Armoured tourney rules
Round 1 – Pawns: Everyone to fight with sharpened sticks (i.e., thrusting spears).
Round 2 – Knights: Counted Blows e.g.- each fighter gets to throw five good blows with arms & legs not lost.
Round 3 – Bishops: Maces and shields.
Round 4 – Rooks: Sword and large shield (defence)
Round 5 – Queens: Queens is the best protected and each combatant fights with two guardsmen drawn at random, (from the fighter pool) fighting to the end with the death of the “Queen”.
Round 6- Kings: All fighters take to the field to defend the last two combatants or “Kings”.
To be repeated until there is a winner.
It is encouraged by all fighters that have Gauntlets that they bring them to share.
The Rapier Tournament will be decided on the day.
Adult $10 (Non-member add an additional $10 insurance)
Adult Concession $5 ((Non-member add an additional $10 insurance)
Child (under 16) $0 (Non-member add an additional $5 insurance)
Stewards – Erynn Mc Ardle (Lady Erynn inghean Airdin) emcardle6@gmail.com
Bookings close 26/3/2025
Lady Mærwynn of Legeceasterscire bookings@kraeglas.lochac.sca.org
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfDegyoUK3…/viewform…
Timetable
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10am Site opens/Setup begins
10:45 Sign in Opens
11:30 Opening Court
Tournament inspection to begin straight after court.
12pm (dependant on Court) Armoured Tournament begins
Rapier inspections to begin after Armoured Tournament.
Participants are reminded that if they are unwell or showing cold or flu-like symptoms, they must not attend. The Baronies are following the Lochac Covid plan. Please check out the Plan here- https://seneschal.lochac.sca.org/covid-19-response/