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Arrow's Flight now competes with the [[Shire of Crystal Crags]] to see who can gather the most toys. It is the children who really win though. |
Arrow's Flight now competes with the [[Shire of Crystal Crags]] to see who can gather the most toys. It is the children who really win though. |
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This event takes place in November. |
This event takes place in November. |
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*http://arrows-flight.org/(Shire Web Page) |
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The Shire of Arrows' Flight is the SCA group covering the Utah Valley, Utah, USA and parts of Juab County, Utah,USA. It is part of the Kingdom of Artemisia.
Early History
Originally the Shire's name was registered in 1984 with the Kingdom of [[Atenveldt] as Cwm Maethlon.(Translated from the welsh this meant Fertile(Maethlon) Valley(Cwm)) However this manifestation of the shire eventually did not last long. A second early manifestation of the Shire was Amethyst Vale. According to the History of Atenveldt the shire held several events including fighting the dragon of the mountain(a historical train called the Heber Creeper which they stopped and "robbed" much to amusements of the passengers")
Creation
Officially the Shire of Arrow's Flight was formed in 1993 as the Canton of Arrow's Flight sponsored by Barony of Loch Salann The canton quickly grew becoming the College of Arrow's Flight. In 2005 the College finally changed into the Shire of Arrow's Flight.
Currently the Shire is petitioning to become the first Province of Artemisia
Shire
The Shire Holds weekly meetings every Tuesday. Weekly meetings consist of Fighters Practice(both Heavy and Light)as well a general populace meeting.
Guilds
Musicians
Brewers
Championships
Heavy
Shire Heavy Championship is decided by challenging the current champion at an officially sponsored shire event. If victorious the challenger is declared champion otherwise the title remains with the incumbent.
Rapier
The Rapier Championship is decided by challenging the current champion at an officially sponsored shire event. The challengers submit to a tournament devised by the former champion. Winners receive the right to wear the Shire Champions Cape and badge.
Bardic
The Shire Bardic Champion is decided once a year during the Toys for Tots event. The Format of the challenge is up to the current Bard.
A&S
The A&S championship takes place during the Toys for Tots event. The entrants are judged on several criteria. The championship set up by the Shire A&S officer.
Keynote Reoccurring Events
Mystery Event
Occurring during the First Weekend in April Mystery event celebrates the fool in all of us. This event features the Shire Bad Garb Auction where you can pay to take your name out of the pot to not win the garb others though can pay to put your name in multiple times as well.
Past Themes
Mystery of Clan McFlock
Where are the Archers of Arrow's Flight?
Middle Eastern War
This May event has been the signature event for Arrow's Flight since its inception. Held at the Utah State Hospital Castle Amphitheater the event focuses on all things from the Near east and beyond.
Activities include: Belly Dancing Classes Camping Kids Activities
Tourney and Melee Combat both Heavy and Light
A Hafla
Toys For Tots
Remembering the wonder of childhood Toys for Tots is an event held in conjunction with the United States Marine Corps annual toy drive. Arrow's Flight now competes with the Shire of Crystal Crags to see who can gather the most toys. It is the children who really win though. This event takes place in November.
External Links
- http://arrows-flight.org/(Shire Web Page)
