Warlord Tournaments – Saturday
This year our war scenarios will grant the winning side a war point.
You must bring your site token to the Warlord Tournaments for army allocation.
To decide the leader of each army we are going to host two warlord tournaments for both rattan, and cut and thrust combat. The winners of these tournaments will be the acting warlord for their army for the entirety of the war. With the winners of the war points not only getting bragging rites, but also a commemorative spear to make their status as the Warlord of the War of the Lilies 2025. The winning warlord will also be given a full set of the trading card site tokens.
Melee scenarios
SUNDAY
Siege of Edinburgh Castle (steel only) – “In the year 638 the Castle was attacked by Oswald of Northumbria who not only successfully took over the castle but also the surrounding area.” (middleages.org.uk). Can your team cross the bridge to repeat history?
Bridge/Tower battle
- Win Condition: Fastest to take the Tower Or whoever killed more of the defending team if no victor after 30 mins
- Steel : all weapon types allowed but restricted by participants
MONDAY
Siege of Edinburgh Castle (armored only) – “In the year 638 the Castle was attacked by Oswald of Northumbria who not only successfully took over the castle but also the surrounding area.” (middleages.org.uk). Can your team cross the bridge to repeat history?
Bridge/Tower battle
- Win Condition: Fastest to take the Tower Or whoever killed more of the defending team if no victor after 30 mins
- Rattan : No Weapons over 6’
TUESDAY
Battle of Svolder – King Olaf of Norway and an alliance of his enemies fought in a naval battle in the year 1000 ad in which King Olaf was victor. Fight in this simulated battle to determine if history will repeat itself.
Naval Battle
- Win Condition: Last Team Standing
- Rattan: No Weapons Restrictions
- Steel: no spears or two handers
Viking Raid: Battle of Clontarf (armored only) – In 1014, the Battle of Clontarf marked a pivotal clash between the forces of the Irish High King Brian Boru and a coalition of the Irish kingdom of Leinster, the Hiberno-Scandinavian kingdom of Dublin, and Viking allies from across the seas. As the sun rose on Good Friday, the Vikings launched a daring feint, pretending to abandon their allies, only to return under the cover of night. Brian’s forces, anticipating the ruse, met them fiercely at the shores of Clontarf. The battle was brutal, with thousands perishing, including Brian himself, who was slain while praying in his tent. Will you stand with Brian to defend Ireland, or join the Viking coalition to challenge his reign? The fate of a nation hangs in the balance. Will you seize victory and shape history?
The Viking Raid is a high-persona, armor-as-worn series of scenarios focused on the Viking era. This year’s scenarios will be based on the Battle of Clontarf, which took place in April 1014.
The following are the abbreviated rules for participating in the Raid. Please contact Rhianwen, Corbin, or another Raid participant for full information.
Participants agree to follow both the letter and intent of the requirements. All gear for the Raid must be appropriate for Scandinavians of the Viking era, roughly the 9 th to 11 th
Centuries. In addition, all warriors must bring a minimum of one piece of loot appropriate to their station. This year, we are also asking all participants give a donation to the Fyrdraca fund appropriate to their station if it is within their capability to do so.
Clothing: Your kit must be of the appropriate time period and place. Fabrics should be wool, linen, or silk. Colors should be appropriate for natural dyes. No modern features, fasteners, or plastic should be visible. Clothing should have long sleeves and consist of both a kyrtle and underkyrtle. Trousers should cover leg armor, and winnigas are
strongly encouraged. Shoes should be a low ankle boot turnshoe.
Armor: Armor must reflect Viking era style. Helms should be distinctly Viking era in style. Recognize that lamellar would have been worn only by the rich and powerful. To wear lamellar, you must have a high-quality kit and your loot must be equal to the station you are representing.
Gauntlets, gorgets, and bar grills are allowed for safety reasons. Please hide these features as much as possible.
Shields must be a round shield with a domed boss. Shields may be worn slung across the back and used passively.
Weapons: Swords and seaxes should have period appropriate cross-hilts. Swords may not exceed 40 inches. Those carrying a sword must portray a warrior of high station. Spears may be 7.5 feet, and Dane axes should not exceed six feet. All weapons should resemble Viking-era weapons as much as possible.
Loot: All loot will be contributed to a treasure hoard. Loot will be distributed to fellow warriors at the conclusion of the scenarios.
Combat conventions: All combatants will be considered engaged at all times, with an emphasis on safety. Blows shall be acknowledged according to the type and location of armor as worn.
WEDNESDAY
The Battle of Stirling Castle (armored only) – The Battle of Stirling Castle in 1304 was Scotland’s last stronghold of defense in the first of the Scottish Wars of Independence. After three months of firing artillery at each other, the castle seemed impenetrable, even against Edward I and his 13 massive trebuchets. After Edward was almost killed by enemy projectiles, he ordered the construction of what is thought to be the largest trebuchet ever built. Upon seeing it, Sir William Oliphant attempted to surrender, but Edward would not accept it until after he had a chance to try out his new toy. Will you be holding the line of defense to change Scotland’s fate? Or will you be on the side of the infamous War Wolf?
Siege and Combat Archery battle
- Win Condition: Last Trebuchet standing
- Rattan: No weapon restrictions but to pick up and carry the Trebuchet ammo you must be wearing a Full Gauntlet
THURSDAY
English Civil War (steel only) – The English Civil war added several factions in 1642 including Parliamentarians in England, Covenanters in Scotland, and Confederates in Ireland. Will you be able to fight a battle with multiple foes?
Teams Battle
- Win Condition: Last team Standing
- Steel: no spear or two-handers
FRIDAY
Capturing Caesar – Caesar made is way to Alexandria in 48BC to collect the debts for the Roman army. Unfortunately, negotiations failed, and he found himself trapped in the city. Can your team keep Caesar safe while the Egyptians waged war?
VIP battle
- Win Condition: Fastest to Kill Caesar or if all Attackers Die the Caesar escapes and Caesar wins
- Rattan: No Weapon Restrictions
- Steel: no spears or two handers
Siege of Alexandria – With Caesar surviving he knew he was outnumbered and needed his reinforcements and knowing he needed the port to protect his fleet, he ordered his troops to burn the ships which would burn several buildings including the famous Library of Alexandria.
Burn the Ships battle
- Win Condition: Fastest team to set all ships ablaze
- Rattan: No weapons over 4’
- Steel: no spears or two handers