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Mists Spring Investiture - Principality of the Mists (Santa Cruz, CA)Their Highnesses, Alaric and Sorcha, Prince and Princess of the Mists, do cordially invite you to witness the Investiture of Their Heirs, Kean and Hannah.
Feast:
A feast prepared by Mercy Grym (Aine Winklebleck) and her staff will follow the Investiture. More information to follow.
Silver Spoon: Justinian/Charlemagne/Harald Hardrada/Eleanor of Aquitaine/Saladin (Various 7th-12th century). These great individuals from different centuries and cultures should allow a wide variety of recipes for entrants to choose from. Create a dish based on the theme and enter!
Arts and Sciences Competitions: Trade Goods
Competition Three: Precious Metals
Long believed to hold magical powers, precious metals such as gold and silver were believed to be able to confer qualities upon their bearer such as kingship, purity, and at times even occult knowledge. The desire for these precious elements leads to trade, war, exploration across the globe, and the careful study of alchemy and other natural sciences. The Romans learned to redirect water to topple mountains in search of them, and entire civilizations have arisen and crumbled based on their value. To this day precious metals have continued to be prohibitively expensive, and cheaper alternatives were always being sought out. What arts or sciences can you embellish or explore that shine with metal?
Competition Four: Silk or Textiles
From the shimmering cocoons of insects, to the burn of stinging nettles, textiles have been sought out and traded for their comfort, color, and drape since time immemorial. In addition to the famed Silk Road, named of only one of the many items traded along its routes, hemp and cotton were often sought out for their strength and breathability. In the Americas, the wool of llamas and alpaca provided the warmth needed for Andean climes. Throughout history, textiles have been associated with wealth or poverty, lechery and hermeticism. Entrants are encouraged to explore the processes of textile production, trade, and folkloric value of textile goods.
Site Information:
Santa Cruz Masonic Lodge
828 N. Branciforte Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062.
Parking is limited, please carpool if you can.
Event Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Site Fee: Adult non-member $30 | Adult member $20 | Children (17 & younger) $0. Pre-registration is optional.
Paypal: https://sites.google.com/westkingdom.org/epay/home
Autocrat: Carrek McBrian (Atrus Winklebleck)
[email protected]
Directions: From Highway 17 and points north
Take Highway 17 south toward Santa Cruz. As you approach town you reach the interchange with Highway 1. Do not go north to Half Moon Bay. Do not go south to Soquel and Monterey. Get off on Ocean Blvd. Take Ocean to Water Street. Turn left on Water Street. Go 1/2 mile to N. Branciforte. Turn right. The Masonic Temple is the second building on the left next to Branciforte Elementary School.
From Highway 1 and points south
Come north on Highway 1. As you approach town, get off at Morrissey Blvd. Follow the exit over the Highway, traveling west. Travel two signals to Water Street where you will turn right. Travel alongside of the west side of the elementary school. Go to N. Branciforte Ave. and turn left. The Masonic Temple is the second building on the left next to Branciforte Elementary School.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
828 N. Branciforte, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States