The Star of the Northern Army has made shields tremble and swords waver for nearly 30 years. Before that star, there was another banner that inspired equal awe upon the field… that of The Silver Wyvern, Master Feral Von Halstern. Though he now keeps court in Valhalla, his legacy remains woven into the fabric of the East and lives on in all who pursue the call of honor and glory.
Now, as we honor both his memory and the enduring legacy of those who follow in his footsteps, the Barony of Smoking Rocks once again call the populace to gather. Join us as we celebrate the return of a challenge worthy of The Silver Wyvern and mark a milestone in the history of the Barony itself. We invite all to the return of The Silver Wyvern Challenge and celebrate the 50th Birthday of the Barony. We welcome you to our vision of Dorstad Village. Participate in contests of skill, displays of artistry, wander the market for merchants’ wares, feast till your bellies are full, and enjoy the abundance of fellowship as we welcome the return of The Silver Wyvern Challenge and celebrate the past 50 years.
Their Excellencies are pleased to announce that they are seeking new Arts & Sciences and Fencing Champions at this event. Fencing format will be announced soon. The A&S competition has been defined by the Barony’s current Champion, Layden Octavia Verita. She has specified that entries must have started within the 18 months preceding the event and documentation is not required. Please note that alcoholic beverages may not be served, sampled, or distributed as an entry for the A&S competition.
Dorstad Marketplace: Come and set up your wares in the central pavilion of the village to create our own marketplace, there is not a fee to merchant, but we ask that you preregister for the event and to secure your space using this form https://forms.gle/5w3sZd3yZjAvpR4p9 ! Please reach out to Kadlin with any questions or comments at 302240@members.eastkingdom.org
Dorstad Village is located at the beautiful Camp Haiastan, in Franklin MA. The site offers buildings that include cabins, feast hall, activity locations, and bathrooms with showers (On demand hot water!) It is also as ADA compliant as a wilderness camp can be with roads, ramps, and paths, to all locations. The site is easily accessible by highway and is within a 15-minute drive from Hotels, Banks, Restaurants, Grocery and Liquor stores! Yes, the site is discreetly damp. Please keep beverages to period drinkware and do not leave cans, bottles, or other trash around site. No yelling, “Who wants Whiskey!?!” and remember to drink responsibly or you will be asked to leave site.
Cabins are furnished with bunk beds and can sleep up to four, eight, or twelve people depending on the cabin. They do have power outlets, but camp has set the expectation that only cell phones and medical devices are to be plugged in. The camp does not allow heaters, coffee makers, or other electronics that draw power outside of medically needed devices in the cabins. Food and smoking/vapes of any kind are not allowed in the cabins as well. Cabin rentals will be reservation only and non-refundable but may be transferred to another preregistered guest. There is also limited tent space with preregistration required, there is no extra charge for tent camping.
Prices
We’ve carefully adjusted our prices to ensure they’re as affordable as possible, aiming to open the opportunity for more people to join in the weekend fun! Just a friendly reminder: there are non-member surcharges applicable to adults.
PayPal Preregistration
All invoices not paid within 7 DAYS will be cancelled. This will also release your cabin reservation and it will be made available for booking by other guests.
–Preregistration Fees–
Weekend Adult: Members $30.00– Non-Members $40.00
Weekend Youth: (age 14-17) $15.00
Age 13 and Under: Free
Family Cap Weekend: (2 adults & 2+ children), Members $90– Non-Members $110
Saturday Day Trip
Adult: Members $30.00– Non-Members $40
Youth: (age 14-17) $10
Age 13 and Under: Free
Family Cap Day: (2 adults & 2+ children), with proof of membership $90– Non- Members $110
–At the Gate Fees–
Weekend Adult: Members $35.00– Non-Members $45.00
Weekend Youth: (age 14-17) $20.00
Age 13 and Under: Free
Family Cap Weekend: (2 adults & 2+ children), Members $110.00 – Non-Members $130
Saturday Day Trip
Adult: Members $30.00– Non-Members $40
Youth: (age 14-17) $15.00
Age 13 and Under: Free
Family Cap Day: (2 adults & 2+ children), with proof of membership $90– Non- Members $110
Tent Camping
Space for tents will be limited and will be first come, first given.
Members of the Foresters Guild will have a dedicated space to camp in the woods if they wish to test their skills or equipment.
Cabins
The price is for the cabin for the weekend, Friday and Saturday nights (you will not be able to reserve a cabin for just one night), not per person staying in the cabin. Only one person needs to pre-register for the cabin and can fill the rest of the beds with friends or family. Cabins are non-refundable but if you are not able to make the event the cabin can be transferred to another preregistered guest. If the reservation for a cabin needs to be changed, please email Kadlin Knutr at 302240@members.eastkingdom.org with the updates BEFORE the event.
If you are reserving a cabin and plan to pay by mailed check, please also email Kadlin with your reservation details. This helps ensure that your cabin is held while your payment is in transit. Because cabin space is limited, the Barony cannot guarantee reservations that are sent only by mail. If cabins fill before your check arrives and no email reservation has been received, we may be unable to accommodate your request.
Single Bunks
Limited number of Single Bunks are available for $25/bed for the weekend. This will be a shared Co-ed space.
A NOTE ON CABINS – We are committed to keeping costs as affordable as possible for everyone attending. With that in mind, if you choose to reserve a cabin, we encourage you to fill all the spaces if possible, as the number of available cabins are limited. Please also note that cabin accommodations are offered at the camp’s direct rate, with no markup added.
Why are we doing this? Because our goal is to make the most of every available space and create the kind of shared experience and camaraderie that made the SCA such a meaningful part of so many of our lives.
Please list your cabin preference on the PayPal Survey when you go to complete it. Any questions about cabins please reach out to Kadlin Knutr at 302240@members.eastkingdom.org
Bunk house sleeps 12 (1 available) $ 290 for the Weekend
Cabin Sleeps 8 (11 available) $200 for the Weekend
Half Cabin sleeps 4 – SOLD OUT
Single Bunks (12 available) $25/bunk for the Weekend