Battle on the Bay- Ride of the 4 Horsemen
(2025-09-05 - 2025-09-07 - Site opens at 5pm & Closes at 12pm)
Storvik
Event Info
Name:
Battle on the Bay- Ride of the 4 Horsemen
Website:
Date(s):
2025-09-05 @5pm to 2025-09-07 @ 12pm
Group:
Storvik
Virtual?:
No
Site Info
Site Name:
Patuxent River Park (aka Croom Park)
Address:
16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772
Directions:
From the Capital Beltway, I- 495 either direction. EXIT 11A Rt. 4 SouthEast toward UPPER MARLBORO (6 mi). Exit right on Old Crain Hwy. Take the ramp toward US-301 WALDORF. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto OLD CRAIN HWY. Turn LEFT onto CROOM STATION RD. Turn LEFT onto CROOM RD MD- 382. Turn LEFT onto CROOM AIRPORT RD. End at 16000 Croom Airport Rd Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-8395 (Note: While on Croom Airport Rd. do NOT turn left at any point).
battleonthebay.atlantia.storik.org
Restrictions:
* Pets must be on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet.
* Fires in site's fire-rings or fire bowls only.
* Alcohol is allowed; please use period containers.
* Please separate trash and recycling and dispose of it in the dumpster and recycling bins.
* No RVs or travel trailers.
Accessibility:
This site is composed of grassy field space, gravel, and very limited paved spaces. Buildings (pavilion, flushing restrooms, and barn) are wheelchair accessible. Camping is predominantly primitive, without electricity hookups. There will be accessibility parking available. There will be porta-johns onsite, including accessible ones.
Event Steward
SCA Name:
Email:
Description:
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse will ride!
For those arriving on Friday, the Pale Horse Tavern will be open on Friday night at around 8 PM. It will offer sustenance to travelers to our fine event. There will be camaraderie around the encampments.
On Saturday, we will kick off an amazing day with fighting, archery, equestrian, classes, and more. A feast will follow the afternoon court. Feast will probably sell out, so pre-registration is advised.
Sunday is the day to pack out. We look forward to seeing you at a future event!
Cost Info
| Day-Trip | Feast | Camping | |
| Adult, Member Discount Event Registration | 15 | 15 | 5 |
| Adult, Event Registration | 25 | 15 | 5 |
| Youth (6 - 17) | 5 | 15 | 5 |
| Child (0-5) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reservationist Name:
Graçia Esperança de Sevilla
Reservationist Email:
hutchings1111@gmail.com
Checks Payable To:
SCA, Inc., Barony of Storvik
Cost Notes:
All refund requests received in writing (including e-mail) by the Exchequer or Event Steward no later than 5 days after the event will be considered. Refund requests made before the event will be honored after the event and gate shows that person(s) was a no show. Requests made after the event will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Event Steward and the Exchequer. All refunds shall be paid by check from the Barony’s checking account. Checks will be issued no later than 60 days from the end of the event. No refund shall be issued until the event books have been closed and/ or all reservation checks have cleared or come back as Not Sufficient Funds. All refund checks not cleared within 120 days of issuance will be considered a donation to the General Fund
General Activities
Martial Activities:
Armored
WAR declares: this year’s tournament is ripped from Greek and Norse myths, still hot and smoking! Experience armored combat, fought on the border between life and death!
(The Four Horsemen, from “The Apocalypse.” Albrecht Dürer German, 1498. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Public domain image via the Met’s Open Access policy.)
(The Four Horsemen, from “The Apocalypse.” Albrecht Dürer German, 1498. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Public domain image via the Met’s Open Access policy.)
First is the trek to Gjöl and Gjallarbrú bridge, to trade speech with Móðguðr! Then onward to the river Styyx, to offer a haggle of bravery and steel to Charon’s fell fees!. Finally, those with warrior’s hearts shall face their final foe: the triple hot-breathed defiance of Cerberus!
(Practically, there will be open field, limited front, and bear pit style scenarios. There will also possibly be combat archery, if marshals in that discipline are handy.)
RapierTo open the day we will be holding the White Scarf Prize for Lady Caitlin inghean Ui Rhuaidhri, who will take on the representatives of the Academie.
Upon completion of the prize, a fencing tournament will be held, pitting skill against skill for honor and glory. Afterwards, melees will be used to practice the unparalleled Atlantian Art of War, culminating in a grand melee! Finally, we will open the fields for practice, to encourage growth in abilities and camaraderie.
Rapier
A&S:
Battle on the Bay Arts & Sciences Competition
CONTEST
Then quoth Metallica,
“The Horsemen are drawing nearer on the leather steeds they ride.”
“The Horsemen are drawing nearer on the leather steeds they ride.”
And the people rose up as one, demanding a contest whereby artisans depict one or more of the horsemen in any medium & provide brief documentation explaining the methods used & how that work of art embodies one or more of the horsemen.
DISPLAY
And there was much wailing & even more gnashing of teeth & thus, it was determined that there would also be a display of all the arts & all the sciences & all would be welcomed & appreciated. And further, it was decided that documentation would be optional. And the people rejoiced to hear it said.
Contact Lucy of Wigan (Lucy Wigan on FB) or at lucyofwigan@gmail.com for further details.
Arts and Sciences will have a novice competition for those who are participating in a particular art or discipline for 1 year or less, as well as a true novice competition for those who are new to society (playing for 1 year or less). Entries may be dropped off in the rear of the barn anytime from 9am to the conclusion of morning court. Please pick up your submissions at 4:00pm prior to afternoon court. We will also have some classes throughout the day. If you are interested in teaching a class, please contact Cuno (Joseph Glancy).
Feast:
The 4 Horsemen come! Famine will treat you all to the best meal that Famine has to offer…
Famines Feast
(Famine… cooks a meal… Bwahhaahaa)
(Famine… cooks a meal… Bwahhaahaa)
To Begin:
- “Marrow Bones” / well they look like bones
- Beef, & Black sausage / we must use all of the poor beasts
- Marinated Mushrooms & Cheese balls / If the cows still have any milk left to give us
First remove:
- Venison? or Lamb with Frumentary / I shall see which the hunters can procure for the feast
- Salad with Eggs / If the hens are willing and able to lay any
Second remove:
- Pork with Apricots and Pistachios /I’ll find a pig, even if it kills someone…. hehehe
- Onion & leek Tarts / as long as the flour has no weevils
- Sauce of Appel / perhaps the Blight has not gotten here before me, it will come no matter
Third remove:
- Fowl with Sauce / We hope to have some hens but we are not very choosy we will cook what the archers bring us.
- Potage of Cabbage, Onion, & leek /we have plenty of this though they will not last long
- Saffron Rice with Lobster / if they can be found in the Great Bay
To Finish:
- Bread Pudding, Poached Pears, Pistachio cream.
Feast Steward: Maestra Tirzah de Nola
(Famine willing heheheeee)
(Famine willing heheheeee)
Other:
Archery
Target Archery will begin after Morning Court on Saturday, and the Range will close at 3PM for teardown. There will be prizes for Period Handbow, Crossbow, and Open Handbow. Period Division requires Period arrow nocks.
Target Archery will begin after Morning Court on Saturday, and the Range will close at 3PM for teardown. There will be prizes for Period Handbow, Crossbow, and Open Handbow. Period Division requires Period arrow nocks.
Thrown Weapons
For Battle on the Bay we have some exciting stuff planned for the Thrown weapons range this year!
For Battle on the Bay we have some exciting stuff planned for the Thrown weapons range this year!
- We are currently planning to have four targets for axes and knives, one soft spear target, one hard spear target, and a ground target for plumbata. The hard spear target is specifically designed to simulate a shield, and the goal is to pierce the shield. This target was designed with the Roman Pilum in mind. We plan to have a small anvil available if throwers need to straighten their spears.
- There will be a tournament on Saturday, but we have not finalized plans for that tournament at this time.
- On Friday evening, we are hoping to have a night throw is there is enough interest.
Coursing
SeaDogs Run will be out and about at Battle on the Bay on Saturday, September 6th. Due to space allocation and safety concerns, we will be running a HALF course of a 50 yard dash. We welcome all dogs who are:
- at least 1 year of age,
- have proof of Rabies and Distemper/Parvo (DAPP) vaccinations
- want to try it!
Remember, only one dog runs at a time and it is 100% fenced in. You can even run with your dog the first time if you want to show them what to do.
As always, volunteers are needed to put up and take down the course, scribe and time.
Everyone is welcome to come watch. Zwart and I will be there to play as well.
In Pupper Service,
Blawe Hund
Dun Carraig Baronial Hound
Blawe Hund
Dun Carraig Baronial Hound
Children’s Medieval Make and Takes: Ceramic Beads and Sewing! Craft beads from non-toxic air-dry clay or air-dry porcelain. Also, learn basic sewing techniques and make a tunic for a small doll. Play-doh and special plastic needles for sewing will be available for smaller SCAdians.