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Meet the Masters – April 19 2025

Your kingdom A&S office alongside the Barony of Sun Dragon invite you all to join us at the second Meet the Masters event. Last year’s was so successful that we are doing it again! This event is essentially an Art-Con/Expo which includes an expo of artisan booths...
Brewer’s Guild at Crown Tournament

Brewer’s Guild at Crown Tournament

Members of the Brewer’s Guild and artisans of fermentation all over the Kingdom of Atenveldt,
News from the Spring Crown Tournament (March 7-9)! By decree and with the blessing of the
event autocrats and Their Royal Majesties, Morgan & Elizabeth, our Brewer’s Guild has been
granted a location to showcase our craft. Our pavilion will stand beside the battlefield where
champions will clash!

Tournament of Flowers (Vallis Aeris) – June 8

Tournament of Flowers (Vallis Aeris) – June 8

On the 8th of June, the Insipient Shire of Vallis Aeris will hold our debut event the Tournament of Flowers. Together with our fellow Baronies and Shires, we will enjoy time observing or participating in heavy fighting, rapier, cut and thrust, classes on medieval etiquette, and a multitude of A&S activities.

Highlands War May 23-26

Highlands War May 23-26

Highlands War 30 War of the Clans is upon us. Date: May 23-26 Location: Camp Raymond Parks, AZ 86018, Parks, AZ 86018 ·

Spring Coronation May 4 – 5

Spring Coronation May 4 – 5

May 4th and 5th 2024, we shall gather to witness the last court of Their
Majesties Kona and Aesa, King and Queen of glorious Atenveldt!

As their Heirs, Baldric and Hurrem ascend to the Solar Thrones, let us enjoy the weekend and Celebrate the Kingdom of Atenveldt!

Barmaids 2024 – April 26-28

Barmaids 2024 – April 26-28

Barmaids will soon be upon us! And with it the Barroom Brawls for Armored Combat and Rapier, and the Barmaids Competition.

Come enjoy the delights of our rough and rowdy barroom – It’s gonna be wild! Bring your Wacky Weapons and have a smashing good time! Join us and show off your skills as a Barmaid in the best little Tavern in the Atenveldt.

Border Wars – March 21-24

Border Wars – March 21-24

The third weekend of March, two scant weeks after the Tournament for heirs of our Solar Majesties, the Hassayampa will again fill with the crash of fighters and the cheers of the populace. Border Wars: War Between Central Baronies will take place March 21-24, 2024!

Sun, Sand, and Swords – March 9

Sun, Sand, and Swords – March 9

When the War is over and new Heirs have been chosen, it is the time for fun and the Shire of Burning Sands is the place to be! We will be having our annual event Sun, Sand, and Swords March 9. There will be something for everyone. No worries, no work, only fun, fun, fun!

A Proclamation from the Crown

A Proclamation from the Crown

We, Cona, King by Right of Arms, do hereby proclaim that, for the duration of Our reign, those who have been given an Award of Arms may don a circlet constructed of precious metal, unadorned, to be no taller than one quarter of an inch, as an external marker of their recognized nobility.

Melee Camp Approaches!

Their Excellencies of The Barony March of Mons Tonitrus and The Barony of Tir Ysgithir invite one and all to come join us for Melee Camp!

Two Champions for Kingdom A&S Collegium

Two Champions for Kingdom A&S Collegium

Their Royal Highnesses wish to announce that they will be seeking their A&S champions at the October 14th A&S collegium event. Yes, you read that correctly, they will be choosing two champions! The Kings champion will be chosen from the general populace entries and the Queens champion will be chosen from the Laurel entries.