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May 27, 2022 4:00 pm - May 30, 2022 11:00 am
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Let Leonardo da Vinci’s journey bring you to the Barony of Settmour Swamp this May!  Pursue his quest through time and mythology!  Come spin tales into the night, steeped in the spirits of nature, the joy of friends, the fellowship of combat and the spice of competition.  This year, the Barony hosts our Thirty Seventh Quest for Wit and Wisdom May 27-30, 2022, at the campground of the Clinton Elks in Pittstown, New Jersey.

Leonardo Da Vinci has DONE IT!  By combining his knowledge of engineering and the secret accomplishments of Alchemist Heinrich Agrippa, the great Da Vinci has broken the bounds of Time and Space and created a Theoretical Interdimensional Movement Engine (T.I.M.E.  machine!) Inspired to see if legends are reality, Leonardo summons forth from the ether the most famous two-some of Norse mythology – Loki and Thor – who promptly break the new invention and scatter its pieces along with the great heroes of Antiquity, thus fouling history.

Leo needs your help!  You, the bravest and cleverest Heroes of the Swamp, must assist the Legends of the Past to survive stories that are not their own.  Will you help Beowulf solve the Sphinx’s riddle? Can you assist Gilgamesh in cleaning the Stables of King Augeas? Can you help Robin and Marian through the Labyrinth? ….And help Leonardo Da Vinci collect the missing parts and send the Heroes home!

 

Baronial Championships:
This year the Quest for Wit and Wisdom again includes the opportunities to compete in order to represent our wise and witty Baron, Orlando Sforza and his talented and hardworking consort, Baroness Charis d’Accipiter.  See the Activities section for details.

Location

Clinton Elks Lodge 2434

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201 Sidney Rd C
Pittstown, NJ 08867

This site measures well against the checklist of the Kingdom Accessibility Porter. For additional concerns, please contact the Event Steward listed to the right.

  • Pond:  There is a pond on site, this is not for swimming.
  • Pets are permitted, and must be kept on a leash at all times.  Certain areas will be off limits to pets.
  • Alcohol:  No alcoholic beverages may be brought on site.  There will be a site-run bar available, and open until 2:00am.  This policy will be strictly enforced by event staff. Anyone in violation of this policy will be removed from the site.

A tasty and mythologically inspired feast will be offered on Saturday evening, May 28. The purveyor of the feast will be Lady Alessandra Serena Renda of Gibellina.

Please feel free to bring your own day board and non-alcoholic drinks.  The Elks Lodge has a full bar on site. 

  • Butter Herbed Fried Gnocchi (VF)
    Potato dumpling tossed in butter and Auntie Arwen’s Stew N’ Herbs
  • Beef Stew
    Beef cubes marinated in a port wine with potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion. Served with a biscuit and Honey Butter
  • Mushroom Risotto (VF)
    Rice, vegetable stock, mushrooms, butter, wine, and porcino romano grated cheese
  • Baked Chicken Breast
    Chicken breast baked with a Honey Mead
  • Caponata (VF) (Eggplant Salad)
    Eggplant, capers, olives, garlic, red onions, tossed in a red wine vinegar
  • Berries & Cream Mini Cakes
    Strawberries, blueberries, eggs, flour, sugar, heavy cream
  • Magical Tea
    Green tea with Butterfly pea flowers (with a twist of lemon is where the magic happens got to try it to see it)

 

Activities

Your hosts ask of you: Please do not set up any tents until you have signed in at gate/troll, in order to avoid any confusion about the layout of the camping areas and help us get the Covid paperwork handled first.

Your hosts ask of you: Please do not set up any tents until you have signed in at gate/troll, in order to avoid any confusion about the layout of the camping areas, and help us get the Covid paperwork handled first.

The format for this has been determined by Ellynor Redpath, the previous Archery Champion.

Last year's Champion will run this event.

This will be run by Duke Brennan mac Fearghus and Lord Ogurr Adalbrandarson. The new baronial champion will be decided by a double-elimination tournament. At the finals, previous losses will be forgiven and rotating matched weapons forms will decide Their Excellencies' new champion.
Weapons inspection begins at 11:30 AM.

This will be run by Baron Jonathan Bayles and Baroness Elizabeth Talbot, and will highlight the learning process behind any successfully made item. Judging will be at 4:00 PM.

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Please contact if you are interested in participating in the Artisan's Row.

This will be run by Sir Antonio Patrasso and Lord Wulfgar Silfraharr. Format will be dependent upon the number of participants.

Our new Bardic Champion, Erik Abbernathy, leads a bardic circle at the fire as dusk approaches.

Baroness Charis and Baroness Elizabeth, et al, make eggs, bacon, pancakes, and scones for you all. Coffee and tea will be available as well.

Last chance to check in!

Baroness Alys Mackyntoich will offer consulting on names, personae, and arms in the pavilion. Come learn from the best!

Leonardo Da Vinci has DONE IT! By combining his knowledge of engineering and the secret accomplishments of Alchemist Heinrich Agrippa, the great Da Vinci has broken the bounds of Time and Space and created a Theoretical Interdimensional Movement Engine (T.I.M.E. machine!) Inspired to see if legends are reality, Leonardo summons forth from the ether the most famous two-some of Norse mythology – Loki and Thor – who promptly break the new invention and scatter its pieces along with the great heroes of Antiquity, thus fouling history.

Leo needs your help! You, the bravest and cleverest Heroes of the Swamp, must assist the Legends of the Past to survive stories that are not their own. Will you help Beowulf solve the Sphinx’s riddle? Can you assist Gilgamesh in cleaning the Stables of King Augeas? Can you help Robin and Marian through the Labyrinth? Come help Leonardo Da Vinci collect the missing parts and send the Heroes home!

Baron Orlando and Baroness Charis will hold a glorious court to celebrate this lovely (if rainy) weekend.

Come learn about the Baronial camp setup at Pennsic.

Thank you for coming!

The merchants' fee is $5. Merchant space will be available on Saturday, May 28, from 10am-6pm.

Volunteers are always welcome!
The Director of the Quest is Lord Lucas Abernathy.  You can contact him via Facebook Messenger as Erik Abbernathy and his email is godomischief@gmail.com.  There will be plenty of objects to build and move.
The Maestre of the Feast is Lady Alessandra Serena Renda of Gibellina.  You can contact her at via Facebook Messenger as Stephanie Manfre or our Baroness Charis Accipiter at 106613@members.eastkingdom.org if you wish to help prepare the feast.
The Head Troll is Lady Natal’ya Bolotnikov.  You can contact her at 227520@members.eastkingdom.org to volunteer for a troll shift.
The Mistress of Arts & Sciences is Baroness Elizabeth Talbot.  You can contact her at nedlnthred@gmail.com regarding the A&S Championship and the Artisans’ Row.