Arts & Sciences Competition Details

Letters of intent can be sent via E-mail or by snail mail to the current A&S champion:

• Lady Muirgheal inghean Alasdair

and to Their Excellencies:

• Baron Ragnarr Thorwaldsson

• Baroness Bergdís Thorgrimsdottír

Letters should include:

• Your name

• Any fealty relationships you have

• A brief description of your entries  (ie. "A Reconstructed 10^th Century Norse Dress")

• Any special accommodations you might need, either for yourself or your entries

All letters should be received no later than February 22^nd to give us enough lead time to find qualified judges for all entries.  We will be requesting that those entering the championship enter three entries.  As with previous Madrone A&S competitions, we will be using the same rules and judging guidelines as Kingdom A&S.  You can find PDFs of the related handbooks and judging forms here:

• http://www.currentmiddleages.org/artsci/resources.htm

For those entering the championship, please keep in mind that should you win you will need to be able to accept a number of responsibilities in addition to the privileges you are awarded. 

The Responsibilities of the A&S Champion are:

• To swear an oath of service to Their Excellencies

• To defend the honor of the Barony should it be challenged

• To organize and attend next year's Baronial A&S competition

• To attend Lionhearts and Baronial Banquet

• To further the interests of their area of endeavor

• To teach at least one class in their area of expertise within the Barony

The Privileges of the A&S Champion are:

• To have a place at the high table of Madrone for both you and an escort

• To bear the regalia of the champion

• To attend the Baron and Baroness in any of Their Courts

Please let me know if you have any questions I can answer.  I look forward to hearing from our artisans!

In Service,

Lady Muirgheal inghean Alasdair

Madrone A&S Champion