Shire of Steltonwald

AEthelmearc War Practice
(Check out our Facebook for present Updates and the App!)

Rumblings of War have reached our borders. To help prepare, Steltonwald invites all to gather at Cooper’s Lake Campground (FB) (205 Currie Road, Slippery Rock, PA 16057)

for AEthelmearc War Practice XXXI, May 15 - 18, 2025.

Those arriving on Thursday:

 Adult event registration – $55.00

 Adult member discount registration – $45.00 

Child* event registration – $17.00 

Those arriving on Friday: 

Adult event registration – $46.00 

Adult member registration – $36.00

Child* event registration – $12.00 

Those arriving on Saturday: 

Adult event registration – $35.00 

Adult member event registration – $25.00

 Child* event registration – $6.00 * 

*Child 6-17 years of age. 

Children age 5 and under are free. 

RV camper registration – $10.00 per night RV's must park on the Serengetti.

There is no pre-registration! There are no credit cards or bank cards taken at Troll.

Late Arrivals

Troll will be closed between the hours of 11 PM and 7 AM. Those arriving between those hours must park on the battlefield in designated areas and may not enter the site until the paperwork has been completed.
Late arrivals will be responsible for following this protocol, however, any individual found to have violated this requirement will be asked to leave the site and will not be able to attend the event.
Troll will close at 3 PM on Saturday, if you have not trolled in by that time you will not be admitted to the event.

Troll Hours:

Opens Thursday at Noon EST. Closes Saturday at 3:00 PM EST. This is subject to the trolls waking and sleeping! They need rest, too! Closed from 11 PM to 7 AM. Arriving then? Park on the battlefield in designated areas.

NO ADMITTANCE AFTER 3:00 PM ON Saturday!!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

 Here is the best way to see what is happening! The APP is the most efficient way, it will be updated as things change and will have push notices in case of weather or delays. You do not have to download the app, you can view it in a browser.

Thank you for another great year! Please come back later for next year's information! Or contact any of our officers for questions lingering.

Family Led Activities!

Info in future.

YOUTH FIGHTING

FENCING

Info in future.

THROWN WEAPONS

Info in future.

HEAVY LIST

Meteor Shower at 7 PM Friday night.

What's better than a siege target shoot in broad daylight?

A siege target shoot after dark, of course!

Join us Friday evening of War Practice with your engine on the field to enjoy luminescent bolt shooting at The Meteor Shower

Where you'll get to fire slightly modified GLOWING field bolts at luminescent UFOs!

There will be a contest for prizes, and a fun shoot to follow. Please use your intelligence points when choosing your beverages for the evening.

The Meteor Shower is ONLY for existing crews and engines, however spectators are highly encouraged to come watch the show. No armor is required as this is a target competition, not a field scenario.

ARCHERY

Info in future.

CLASSES

Info in future.

COURT/HALL

Info in future.

BALL

Info in future.

Brunch

Info in future.

AE Royal

ALLING ALL COOKS AND FOOD ENTHUSIASTS!

The Scarlet Apron Cooking Contest at War Practice 2025: Made to Last

This competition is open to any and all who have a penchant for medieval culinary arts. Whether you are new to period cooking or a full fledged laurel, all are welcomed at the table!

This year's theme is Made to Last, any kind of food item that is designed to stand the test of time, smoked meats, jerky, pickles, cheese, anything you can find that was made to preserve foods in a pre refrigerator period. Anyone wishing to participate should create an example of such food from anywhere in the SCA-period. This could be an interpretation of a subtlety that has been described in a coking text, or an original creation that can be considered "period plausible" based on its design, construction and the materials used to create it.

All contestants should follow these guidelines:

1. The entry should be made and assembled prior to judging. This is not a competition at which contestants must cook their final product on site.

2. The use of period techniques is preferred and encouraged.

3. Contestants should provide a recipe and overview of technique. The winning recipe will be added to the Scarlet Apron Cookbook and preserved for prosperity. A complete list of materials used and any references to historical record that are relevant.

Entries have three potential categories to win: Youth (ages 5-12), Populace Choice, and Overall Winner. Cooks of all skill levels are encouraged to enter! Youth and Scarlet Apron Overall winners will be announced at court. The Overall winner will receive the Scarlet Apron (to be returned the following year), the ability to choose next year's theme and be a judge for 2026, and a scroll of recognition. All entrants will receive a one of a kind pewter token specific to this year.

Entry drop off will be at the hospitality tent in Aelthelmearc Royal Encampment. Saturday from 10-12, winners announced at Court.

Any questions can be directed to the competition coordinator, Tara Bai, willowmoonmal @ gmail.com, Willow Malbrough on Facebook. We are so excited to renew this competition and are looking forward to tasting all the wonderful entries.

MERCHANTS

A Case of Random

Hair sticks, fancy barrettes, Middle Eastern-inspired and imported necklaces and accessories, and on the spot custom creations.

BadAss Garb

Specializes in creating carefully hand-crafted and beautifully tailored garb and accessories. We pride ourselves on our historically-inspired designs that are unique yet sumptuous and comfortable. BadAss Garb makes clothes, not costumes, with something special for everyone.

Black Mountain

Mongol/Nomad clothing.

Miriam's Longship

The primary source of used silk saris! Come roll in the pile. Remember, however, that I also have lots of other cool stuff, including knives, axes, feastware, journals, sewing notions, embroidery floss, linen for weaving, and sewing, and lots of things that you might not even think of. Something for everyone.

Mystic Mixtures Potion Bar

mysticmixtures.com

Provides medieval and fantasy themed shrubs for all of your hydration needs! Flavors and more info can be found.

The Bored Housewife

Clothing.

Walsh Ceramics

walshceramics @ gmail.com

Functional wheel thrown ceramics focusing on simple forms and dramatic color.

The autocrats for the event are:

Merchant Liason for the event is:

MIC for the event is:

Syr Gwydeon ap Arden (Shane Phipps)

WPMiC @ Steltonwald.net

If you are interested in teaching a class at War Practice:

Vika Vikavyborgskaia

WPClasses @ Stelonwald.net

Or please use the following link. AEthelmearc War Practice - Teacher's Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScy3a_FWKiLThfLMTUXsd-WTz8Qz77axkC8MeHJDb9rCTEu0w/viewform

Checks can be made payable to: SCA-PA, INC. Steltonwald.
All checks are deposited next day.

There is no pre-registration! There are no credit cards or bank cards taken at Troll.