hosted/organized by Vicente de España

The Quad War site (Adelheim) has a lovely Bardic grove complete with fire pit, benches and a some fire wood (please feel free to add to it, it is filled by volunteers and donations). The area is well treed with gentle banks for theater style seating available. Bards are welcome here anytime to share their talents and entertain the good folk attending the event.

For suggestions, connect with Vicente de España: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=gp%20bydaweyr

Barding Etiquette

On Merchants’ Row

Try to find a place to perform that does not impede the flow of traffic, and be cognizant of merchants having conversations with their customers.
Tipping/ treats may happen but should not be expected. When it happens, be gracious.
Ask permission before entering a camp to perform. Entering a camp is like walking into someone’s home. They may be happy to host a bard at that moment, or they may have other things on the go.
Be encouraging and let the performers know you appreciate their effort. It may be the first public performance for that bard and it takes courage to do.
Courtesy: Ask if anyone would like to hear a song or two. Ask the surrounding merchants if they would mind you performing bardic beside their booth.

Around the site General

Try not to monopolize the party or campfire. Give others a chance.
At the same time, you want to keep the party going so if you see an opportunity or the entertainment lulls, seize it.
Other, more formal bardic circles have rules and protocols, so it’s best to know what they are before blasting out your favorite tavern song.
Know your audience. Singing bawdy tavern songs while children are running around is not proper.
Try to keep it light and fun during the day and bring out the bawdy tavern songs at night.
Similarly, if people are wanting to party, it would not be a good time to bring out that Gregorian chant you’ve been working on.
As for performances, anything goes! Songs, stories, dance, instrumental… bring it on! And have FUN.

Friday, June 27

Gloriana’s (San Ignatius Ships’ Crew) Gaming Pavilion: Friday & Throughout the 10-day event

New to the site this year is Gloriana’s gaming Pavilion. The ships crew will host bardic activities throughout the event including live performances, Avacal music trivia and Music bingo.

Merchants’ Row and the Erics: Friday & Throughout the 10-day event

Always a great spot to take in medieval busking. Generally takes place during the day, but may also happen during midnight madness event. Our wonderful merchants encourage more street performances and can be quite generous with performing bards.

Bardic Circle: The Surly Duke Tavern: 20:00 onwards

hosted by The Surly Duke & sourly squires

Back by popular demand (well, he paid us to say that! lol), His Grace Rorik hosts The Surly Duke Tavern. It is sure to bring you delight! Join the bardic circle gathering and bring your tales & songs. Drinks will be provided for those who perform.

Saturday, June 28

Bardic War Point: At the Erics: 17:00 – 18:30

Welcome everyone to the Quad War Bard-Off!

Come out and show the Kingdom what your Barony is made of! Bring your best weapons to bear – stories, poems, songs, puppet shows, dances, and musical instruments! Competing for the War Point, contestants will work to wow the audience with their skills and showcase the talents laying dormant in their Baronies.

This battle of charisma will be taking place in the erics, right after court & dessert auction! Non-contestants, come out and cheer on your local bards as they put everything on the line for this all out battle to prove who is the best at Bardic! Your cheers will usher the performers to victory! Witness antics of all shapes and sizes, with tales to amaze and dances to bedazzle.

Any entrants looking to join in can speak to Arjun Singh

Additional Venues: Gloriana’s Gaming Pavilion & Merchants’ Row

see details under Friday, June 27.

Bardic Circle: 20:00 onwards

Available for open bardic: Not travelling with Vicente & his commandos? Then this is the place for you! Come share your tales and songs by the fireside at the bardic Circle

Sunday, June 29

Cask & Castle Caravans: 20:00 onwards

The Cask & Castle Caravans will be traveling to several host Caravan Stops, where Bardic entertainment will be found Join the Fancy Tour or the Rowdy tour to be entertained at the various host groups.

NOTE: this is a fundraising activity. Details can be found on the fundraising page. The evening will likely end at Dwarf Hollow or the Bardic Circle.

Quiet Bardic Circle: 20:00 onwards

Available for Quiet open bardic: Not travelling with Vicente & his commandos or travelling with the Cask & Castle Caravans? Then this is the place for you! Come share your tales and songs by the fireside at the bardic Circle, a quiet venue tonight.

Monday, June 30

Bardic Scavenger Hunt (9:30 start)

hosted by Tófa Váladóttir

Whether you’re an experienced performer or a brand new bard, our bardic scavenger hunt will challenge you to find new ways to share your talents with the world. Roam the Quad Site and do your best to complete as many bardic challenges as possible before Friday! Turn your cards in by Friday, July 4, at 5 p.m.

The Participants are limited to the number of print-outs. Sheets can be dropped off with any of the Scavenger Hunt Organizers any time before Friday. Prizes and bragging rights to be awarded during MyrganWood Summer Champions

Cost: $0

Pirate Decathlon (Monday, June 30, 12:00; registration starts at 11:00)

hosted by Vicente the Bard

Register at Glorianna’s gaming pavilion starting at 11:00; In honour of Avacal’s 10th anniversary, Avacal’s premiere cruise line, the San Ignatius and crew, present the Pirate Decathlon, commencing at noon.

10 events will test your skill and determine who is Avacal’s top pirate. Participants will be tested in areas such as ability to attack and defend, gambling, treasure, pirate terms, balance, ship board knowledge, and entertainment.

Cost: 0$

San Ignatius Pirate Pig Roast Party (19:00 onwards)

hosted by Hamlin the Pirate; Location at the Castle

There will be bardic arts at the Pirate Pig Roast; come on over!

Quiet Bardic (20:00 onwards)

Available for Quiet open bardic: Are you looking for a venue that is perhaps not as rowdy? This is the place for you! Come share your tales and songs by the fireside at the bardic Circle, a quiet venue tonight.

Tuesday, July 1

Quiet Bardic (20:00 onwards)

Wednesday, July 2

Wench Wars! (Wednesday, July 2, 19:30 – 22:00)

hosted by HE Ádís Ulfsdottír; location: Broken Drum Tavern

Show off your skills as a Tavern Wench and win the Tiara!

Actual selling, serving and Bardic skills are required, so Entrants, prepare a Tavern-worthy Bardic entry, prepare to entertain/scold Patrons, and be prepared to lift a tray with mugs of actual beer and carry money on your person!

Wet chamise attempts will be disqualified: no Wench worth their salt wastes beer!

Audience, bring coin to buy a pint off our Wenches and join in the fun. Any profit made/and all tips will go towards building picnic tables for the Tavern.

Parents, parental guidance suggested as this is an R-rated Adult Humour activity. Bardic for adults will round out the end of the evening once the winner is crowned the Wench Queen

Cost: none unless you’d like to join in the fun by buying a beverage.

Quiet Bardic (20:00 onwards)

Thursday, July 3

Art Walk at the Lost Viking Encampment (20:00 onwards)

Well, what can we say? There is a gathering of art lovers and non art lovers alike at the Lost Viking encampment, where there will certainly be entertainment. See you there!

Quiet Bardic (20:00 onwards)

Friday, July 4

Forge Party II (20:00 onwards)

at the Erics. There is a party of some sort, where there will certainly be entertainment. See you there!