Last Updated: April 15, 2008
April 18-20, 2008
Harken, the call once
again resounds from the dry expanse of Cynagua to the far reaches of the Known
World. Send us your most valiant
warriors and their inspirational consorts for three days of fighting, revelry,
and pageantry. On the list field, each
fighter takes on all comers until only the best remains standing. From the sidelines, the grace and beauty of the
consorts inspires the combatants to unsurpassed feats of chivalry and valor. La
Prova Dura celebrates the best of the Society for Creative Anachronism.
The
Shire of Canale invites you to return to this event without equal!
History of the First La Prova
Dura
Video of the First La Prova
Dura
Schedule of Tournaments:
Saturday, April 19th, 2008 – La Prova del Valor - The Proof of Valor Round Robin Tourney. Fighters will be divided into fields. Each fighter on a given field will fight
every other fighter on that field. (ie: If there are 80 fighters, there will be
20 on a field. Win or lose, a fighter
will fight 19 times on that field.) The
top fighter from each field will advance to the semi-finals. Lists will be open from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on
Friday the 18th and from 8 am to 10 am on Saturday the 19th. Fighters - please bring your authorization card
to the lists pavilion. Memberships and
Consorts are not required for this Tournament.
Sunday, April 20th, 2008 – La Prova di Amore - The Proof of Love
Invitational Tourney. The gallery will
chose the most chivalrous fighters from each field who did not advance to the
semi-finals on the previous day. Those
fighters will compete in their consorts’ names for the glory of their
consorts. Invitations to this Tournament will be issued
on Saturday. Authorization cards and
Consorts are required for this Tournament.
Memberships are not.
Requests for Fighters:
Heraldry – In keeping with the pageantry for the event, each fighter is
requested to have a banner displaying his or her arms. Also, his or her heraldic theme should extend
to surcoats or other persona appropriate attire, shields, and livery for
retinue. Charges need not be displayed
on all items, but the heraldic color scheme should be continued
throughout. Fighters are further
requested to have one herald/household for invocation. If you do not have a herald, some will be
available for hire.
Letter of Intent – Each fighter is
requested to submit a letter of intent to the Letter of Intent list. This letter will allow the other fighters to
train for the challenges that will face them.
It will also let the autocrat plan for the number of fields and support
staff needed. If you are not equal to
writing, please still come and fight. If
you are able to put words to paper, please include your name in the subject
line for ease of filing. Previously
submitted letters (including from Prova I) are available for 
viewing in The Archives. You need not join the list to post a message
or to view the archives (although there will be a small delay while the
moderator approves your post). However,
if you would like to receive everyone else’s Letter of Intent please join
the Letter of Intent email list.
Weapons – All mass weapons shall have constructed heads. If you have questions about a particular
weapon, please contact the
autocrat.
Rules of the Lists – All combat will be conducted using current
Kingdom of the West Combat
Standards.
Western calibration will be used for all combat.
Feast:
There will be a Prime Rib Feast with
entertainment on Saturday evening.
Servings of the feast will be limited but off-board seating will be
available for those who would like to enjoy the entertainment. The feast menu is provided below. Minor ingredients are subject to change due
to the vagaries of the marketplace and the taste of the cook. The feast is sold out. See fees for information on how to
pre-register for gate. Separate off-board
seating is available in the hall. Please
look for the tables with the lighter gold tablecloths or ask one of the servers
to direct you to the off-board seating.
The feast will start after the tournament, not before 7 pm.
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Primero |
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Affumicato arancio-miele colomba e
quaglia |
Smoked Dove and Quail with an
orange-honey glaze |
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Formaggio |
Assorted Cheeses |
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Le carote crude |
Raw Carrot Chips |
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Pane |
Bread Chips |
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Crema di rafano |
Horseradish Sauce |
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Noce salsa di aglio |
Walnut-Garlic Sauce |
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Salsa di bacche di primavera |
Sauce of Spring Berries |
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Burro |
Whipped Butter |
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Uova salate |
Salted Eggs |
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Cuori di carciofo |
Marinated Artichoke Hearts |
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Edulcorate Dill |
Sweetened Dill Pickles |
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Segundo |
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Primo pesci arrosto di manzo al
rosmarino e pepe nero strofinare |
Prime Rib Roast with a Rosemary-Black
Pepper rub |
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Rafano e aneto ripieno di uova |
Horseradish and Dill stuffed
(deviled) eggs |
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Edulcorate sparato cipolle |
Caramelized Onions |
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Asparagus cotti nel fuoco |
Grilled asparagus |
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Verdi pancetta e aglio pane |
Bacon, greens, and garlic bread |
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Formaggio di capra e basilico ripieni
di funghi |
Basil-Feta stuffed mushrooms |
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Blue formaggio ripieni di funghi |
Blue-cheese stuffed mushrooms |
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Salsiccia ripieni di funghi |
Sausage stuffed mushrooms |
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Dolce |
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Gelati in arancione dimezza |
Ices in |
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Menta stuzzicadenti |
Minted Toothpicks |
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Cannella pizza |
Cinnamon-sugar pastry |
Other Meals:
Several Households will be offering meals for
donation to ease the cooking burden for both
The Canton of Caer Darth will
be offering Friday Dinner from 6 pm until
Midnight in the main hall up the hill from the list field. Suggested donation: $5
Menu:
Chili (with meat)
Lentil stew (no meat/eggs/dairy)
Rolls
Cookies
Coffee
Tea
House Regolla della Donna, ably led by the Beautiful Anna Serra, will be offering
Saturday Breakfast. Look for the Red and Gold Sunshade. Suggested donation: $3
Menu:
Homemade sausage
Cheese, Egg and Bacon Pie
Oatmeal with stir ins (brown sugar, dried fruit, cinnamon)
Fruit
Cinnamon rolls
Scones
Coffee
Tea
Juice
Clan Insanium
will again be tackling a mid-tournament lunch from
approximately 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. The
will be serving from “The Cottage” – look for the large gold & white
pavilion with purple flags on the peaks.
Suggested Donation: $5
Menu:
Handmade sausages with homemade mustard
on rolls
Fresh veggies w/dip
Ice Tea & Lemonade
Finally, Haus
von Schwetzingen, the Proprietors of the
Saucy Wench Tavern, will be serving Sunday Breakfast.
Merchants:
Please contact the
autocrat to reserve a space on site.
Volunteers:
There is a yahoo group established for those
who wish to serve, either prior to the event or on the day. To join, please email or visit the
yahoogroup page.
If you have any further questions, please
contact the volunteer
coordinator.
Out-of-Kingdom and/or Out-of-California Guests:
Visitors - We
have several households with tents and pavilions available for visitors. If you need space or have questions, please
contact our hospitality
coordinator.
Hosts – We
are looking for more host families to provide pavilions, camping space, and/or
transportation assistance. If you can
help in any of these areas, please contact our hospitality
coordinator.
Registration and Fees:
Pre-registration is now closed.
Please pay site fee at the gate. If you pre-registered, please bring your email
confirmation to gate to facilitate the work of the constables. If you experience difficulties with the
registration process, please contact the
Registrar (or call 209-620-3828). Gate will open at
noon on Friday and Close at 4 pm on Sunday.
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Item |
Cost |
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Site Fee (16yo or
greater) |
$10 |
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Site Fee (6yo –
15 yo) |
$7 |
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Site Fee (5yo and
under) |
$0 |
The $3 non-member surcharge will be assessed at
the gate if applicable. The West Kingdom
Welcoming Committee will be on hand to pay the NMS for any who does not hold a
paid membership in our fair Society.
Room for Recreational Vehicles is ample at the Fairgrounds. The cost for an RV is $15/day payable
directly to the
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