Post by King Adam Aberdeen I on Apr 16, 2009 14:27:49 GMT -6
The Mo’r Triath had ordered a series of Emprises (chivalrous or adventurous undertakings) be held in Turas Lan, to celebrate the periods of peace in the Gaelic Nations. The Emprise would consist of a feast, a masquerade, and a tournament of chivalric combat.
To accommodate the tournament combat events, Lord Adam ordered the lists to be 40 paces in width by 100 in length, (120 feet by 300 feet) and to accommodate the masses. Adam truly hoped the tournaments would be colorful spectacles that would last for several days with different competitions on each day. Those days would be accompanied by feasts, pageants, music and dances. He wanted the tournaments to be occasions for knights to be seen in parades and processions showing off their horsemanship, coats of arms, wealth and, of course, their most fashionable, expensive, and often strange armours.
For weeks, wagons brought loads of cut trees from the forest into the fields of the military district. There, people worked hour upon hour, day in and day out…The clamor and clatter of wood being cut and shaved… iron hammers beat in pegs to secure the wood. Heavy draft horses pulled large log frames to smooth out the tiltyard grounds. Carpenters worked on the solid tilt in the center of the yard. Others worked on the Berfois, or escafaut, the frames providing for the grandstand to be a near full story above the level of the list. It was designed to provide some comfort for the Ladies and other noble dignitaries.
Rows of seat, five levels high, starting to the left and right of the Berfois, lined both sides of the tiltyard, allowing for thousands of spectators. The tiltyard was a long, oblong area with towers at each corner. These, also, were for special spectators’ privacy, especially those of the participant’s family or clan. Below the towers, just inside the tiltyard walls, were the pavilions. These were tents set up for the use of the grounds attendants, squires, heralds, and valets. .
Outside the tiltyard walls, were small flags marking settlements for venans, or combatants. Once knights arrived individually, they and their entourage would set up a tent for their comfort and use. Each combatant would be responsible to bring sustenance for themselves and their horses for the period of the premise. Once they were scheduled to compete, they would move their weapons inside the tiltyard.
The foundation laid, he would pass the endeavors unto those of the Court to ensure it would occur. The scroll would be posted in the squares throughout the city… soon to be delivered throughout the land as well.
To this end, the Mo’r Triath has declared the summer of the 2nd year of the Griffin, 1329, shall be held, the Emprises of the Mo’r Ouksela, at the most noble Tournaments of the Gryphon. The company of the Mo’r Ouksela shall serve as host on these fields of chivalry and valour. These fields shall be open to all comers of the Known World who shall hold these fields of honor as ones equal in friendship and unmatched in chivalry.
On these glorious days, all Participants shall come to this field to honor the Roses of the Knowne World, our esteemed Ladies, and all those would share these days with them, who wished to be entertained.
Introduction
Noble equestrians, greetings from the Marshal of the Emprise of the Mo’r Ouksela, Lady Beathag Aberdeen. These Emprises are tournaments based on Joust de Plaisance (‘joust of peace”).
Requirements for Participation
1. There will be no maximum number of attendants regardless of title or station. Presentations shall be created to impress the judges. Every venan shall be required to have a Herald and at least one Valet. The Herald will introduce each Venant of your lance and will make all challenges and assist with your presentation. The Valet will hand you your weapons and see to you and your horses to free up the ground attendants that will be busied in the tiltyard.
2. Each participant must make provisions for his, or her, own horse and company. Settlements shall be provided outside the Tiltyard.
3. Participants are required to have full barding/trappery for their horse, of a heraldic nature. The arms displayed may be the rider's personal arms, device or badge of their Kingdom or home group, or those of a Company to which they belong.
4. Names, heraldry, and company are required for presentation to the berfrois. More than one participant may be of one company, but no participant shall represent more than one company.
Challenges and the Lyst
1. Three martial activities shall be used in the Emprises of the Mo’r Ouksela:
....Joust
....Footed combat
....Archery
2. All individual martial activity equipment shall be in the tiltyard when the participant is scheduled to engage. This will be a single elimination tournament. Each participant will need to provide their own weapons and lances.
3. The judges will choose the game.
Glorious Prizes Shall Be Awarded For
Emprise Champion
Primus Joust
Primus Ground
Primus Archer
The Emprise Champion is the overall winner of the Emprise and shall be chosen by the judges based upon his or her chivalry, presentation upon the field, and martial prowess in all areas.
The title of Primus Joust shall be awarded to the rider displaying the highest score in feats of martial prowess at the tilt.
The title of Primus Ground shall be awarded to the combatant displaying the highest score in feats of martial prowess at unmounted weapons upon the ground.
The title of Primus Archer shall be awarded to the archer displaying the highest score in feats of martial prowess with the bow and arrow. Crossbows may be available for a display of feats alone.
Emprise Procession
There will be a procession to the field beginning one half-hour prior to the Emprise. This will include the Marshals of the Emprise and all riders in no order of precedence, randomly picked by the Mo’r Ouksela with their mounts, banner bearers, and all attendants.
So decreed by the Mo'r Triath,
High Lord of the Gaelic Nations
To accommodate the tournament combat events, Lord Adam ordered the lists to be 40 paces in width by 100 in length, (120 feet by 300 feet) and to accommodate the masses. Adam truly hoped the tournaments would be colorful spectacles that would last for several days with different competitions on each day. Those days would be accompanied by feasts, pageants, music and dances. He wanted the tournaments to be occasions for knights to be seen in parades and processions showing off their horsemanship, coats of arms, wealth and, of course, their most fashionable, expensive, and often strange armours.
For weeks, wagons brought loads of cut trees from the forest into the fields of the military district. There, people worked hour upon hour, day in and day out…The clamor and clatter of wood being cut and shaved… iron hammers beat in pegs to secure the wood. Heavy draft horses pulled large log frames to smooth out the tiltyard grounds. Carpenters worked on the solid tilt in the center of the yard. Others worked on the Berfois, or escafaut, the frames providing for the grandstand to be a near full story above the level of the list. It was designed to provide some comfort for the Ladies and other noble dignitaries.
Rows of seat, five levels high, starting to the left and right of the Berfois, lined both sides of the tiltyard, allowing for thousands of spectators. The tiltyard was a long, oblong area with towers at each corner. These, also, were for special spectators’ privacy, especially those of the participant’s family or clan. Below the towers, just inside the tiltyard walls, were the pavilions. These were tents set up for the use of the grounds attendants, squires, heralds, and valets. .
Outside the tiltyard walls, were small flags marking settlements for venans, or combatants. Once knights arrived individually, they and their entourage would set up a tent for their comfort and use. Each combatant would be responsible to bring sustenance for themselves and their horses for the period of the premise. Once they were scheduled to compete, they would move their weapons inside the tiltyard.
The foundation laid, he would pass the endeavors unto those of the Court to ensure it would occur. The scroll would be posted in the squares throughout the city… soon to be delivered throughout the land as well.
HEAR YE HEAR YE !!!!!
To this end, the Mo’r Triath has declared the summer of the 2nd year of the Griffin, 1329, shall be held, the Emprises of the Mo’r Ouksela, at the most noble Tournaments of the Gryphon. The company of the Mo’r Ouksela shall serve as host on these fields of chivalry and valour. These fields shall be open to all comers of the Known World who shall hold these fields of honor as ones equal in friendship and unmatched in chivalry.
On these glorious days, all Participants shall come to this field to honor the Roses of the Knowne World, our esteemed Ladies, and all those would share these days with them, who wished to be entertained.
Introduction
Noble equestrians, greetings from the Marshal of the Emprise of the Mo’r Ouksela, Lady Beathag Aberdeen. These Emprises are tournaments based on Joust de Plaisance (‘joust of peace”).
Requirements for Participation
1. There will be no maximum number of attendants regardless of title or station. Presentations shall be created to impress the judges. Every venan shall be required to have a Herald and at least one Valet. The Herald will introduce each Venant of your lance and will make all challenges and assist with your presentation. The Valet will hand you your weapons and see to you and your horses to free up the ground attendants that will be busied in the tiltyard.
2. Each participant must make provisions for his, or her, own horse and company. Settlements shall be provided outside the Tiltyard.
3. Participants are required to have full barding/trappery for their horse, of a heraldic nature. The arms displayed may be the rider's personal arms, device or badge of their Kingdom or home group, or those of a Company to which they belong.
4. Names, heraldry, and company are required for presentation to the berfrois. More than one participant may be of one company, but no participant shall represent more than one company.
Challenges and the Lyst
1. Three martial activities shall be used in the Emprises of the Mo’r Ouksela:
....Joust
....Footed combat
....Archery
2. All individual martial activity equipment shall be in the tiltyard when the participant is scheduled to engage. This will be a single elimination tournament. Each participant will need to provide their own weapons and lances.
3. The judges will choose the game.
Glorious Prizes Shall Be Awarded For
Emprise Champion
Primus Joust
Primus Ground
Primus Archer
The Emprise Champion is the overall winner of the Emprise and shall be chosen by the judges based upon his or her chivalry, presentation upon the field, and martial prowess in all areas.
The title of Primus Joust shall be awarded to the rider displaying the highest score in feats of martial prowess at the tilt.
The title of Primus Ground shall be awarded to the combatant displaying the highest score in feats of martial prowess at unmounted weapons upon the ground.
The title of Primus Archer shall be awarded to the archer displaying the highest score in feats of martial prowess with the bow and arrow. Crossbows may be available for a display of feats alone.
Emprise Procession
There will be a procession to the field beginning one half-hour prior to the Emprise. This will include the Marshals of the Emprise and all riders in no order of precedence, randomly picked by the Mo’r Ouksela with their mounts, banner bearers, and all attendants.
So decreed by the Mo'r Triath,
High Lord of the Gaelic Nations
