The Twenty-fifth Year

Bardic Competition and Feast -- Principality of the Mists

September 29, 1990 (AS XXV)

From The Page (September, 1990):

Southgate Community Center, Hayward, CA. Site opens 12:30 pm.

The Bard of the Mists competition, will once again (finally), be held in conjunction with a feast. The overall theme for feast & competition is VIKING (as befits our current Bard). The competition will be held between removes. In addition to the Bardic entertainment, there will be an SCA history test, a bardic quiz, & a "name the Princess' wombat" contest (see the back of your feast ticket). The categories for the competition are:

1. An actual period piece (song, poem or story) written before 1600; documentation required.
2. An original song, poem or story on any topic written in documentable period style.
3. Masterwork: The performance piece you feel shows your talent in its best light (it need not be your own work).
4. Bard's Choice: A song or poem (no stories!) on the subject of WAR.
5. Impromptu: Draw 3 words from teh hat & in 15 minutes write a song, poem or story using all 3 words.

Anyone wishing to compete must contact the Bard of the Mists, Sir Valgard Stonecleaver, prior to the date of the event. The feast will feature a delicious fish stew, cold meat & sauce, chicken & leek pie, lamb, a fruit soup, & various sides & dessert. A complete menu & ingredient listing is available by mail (send SASE). Water, Tea & Lemonade will be provided. TICKETS are $10, & are available at events from Sir Valgard, Viscountess Krysta, & Mikhail Justinius, or by mail (send SASE) at the autocrat's address (below).

DIRECTIONS: (omitted)

AUTOCRAT: Viscountess Krysta of Starfall (name/contact info). COMPETITION AUTOCRAT: Bard Sir Valgard Stonecleaver (name/contact).

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