Battlemoor XIII
| Kingdom | Kingdom of the Outlands |
|---|---|
| Held | July 2-6, 2026 |
| Reign | Zachariah & Mariana |
| Hosted in | Barony of Aarquelle |
| Site | Sporleder Centennial Ranch |
Overview
Battlemoor XIII was the thirteenth annual Battlemoor, the premier camping event of the Kingdom of the Outlands. Held July 2–6, 2025, at the Sporleder Centennial Ranch near Aguilar in Aarquelle, the event took place during the reign of Zachariah & Mariana and featured martial tournaments, arts and sciences, classes, revels, merchanting, and camping. The event's theme was Invasion.
Wildlife
Battlemoor XIII experienced a series of encounters with local black bears that ultimately resulted in the event being closed early on the evening of Saturday, July 26, 2025. Bear sightings began early in the week and were initially managed in coordination with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife department using a variety of mitigation measures, including relocating some camps and applying bear deterrents. As the week progressed, officials determined that at least six bears, including a sow with adolescent cubs and a large male, were frequenting the area.
During Grand Court on Saturday evening, a large male bear was spotted on the perimeter of the event, within site of those assembled for court. After consulting with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Society and Kingdom Seneschals, event leadership determined that they could no longer ensure the safety of attendees and ordered an immediate evacuation of the site. Attendees were instructed either to pack their camps and depart or leave their equipment in place and return after 8:00 a.m. the following morning, the time designated by Colorado Parks and Wildlife as safe for re-entry. Individuals who were unable to drive safely were instructed to remain overnight in locked vehicles, while event staff and volunteers stayed on site to assist with the evacuation and monitor those remaining.
Although the event concluded earlier than planned, all official courts and scheduled kingdom business had been completed prior to the evacuation. Kingdom officials later stated that the bears' unusual behavior was attributed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife to a combination of environmental factors outside the event's control.[1]
Site Token
The site token for the event was a wood token approximately 2" in diameter.
Tournaments
| Tournament[2] | Type | Entrance Criteria | Winner | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thegns of the Iron Hart[2] | Heavy | Not required to be a member of the Order of the Iron Hart to enter | ||
| Order of the Rose | Rapier | Sponsorship by a member of the Order of the Rose | Sponsored by Andromir Vukovic
Both were reigning as Kings of Calontir at the time of the tournament | |
| Sword and Shield | Heavy | Consort required | Hrothger Monomakh & Ingriðr Rauðkinn | |
| Unbelted | Heavy | Cannot be a member of the Order of Chivalry | ||
| Spear | Heavy | |||
| Non-Don | Rapier | Cannot be a member of the Order of the White Scarf | ||
| Cut and Thrust | Cut and Thrust | |||
| Mod Circuit | Rapier | |||
| Battlemoor Thrown Weapons | Ranged Weapons | |||
| Early Bird Rapier | Rapier | |||
| Rossfechten | Equestrian | |||
| Royal Archer | Ranged Weapons | |||
| Battlemoor Prize | Ranged Weapons | |||
| Youth Champion | Ranged Weapons | No more than 12 years old | ||
| Junior Champion | Ranged Weapons | Between 12 and 17 years old | ||
| 50 Arrows at 50 Yards | Ranged Weapons |
Court
Activities & Revels
Queen's Prize
Shrine Walk
[more information when available]
Revels[3]
| Revel | Host | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| West African Dance and Drum Circle | Kokechin Q'oa | |
| Monty Python Revel | Sisterhood of the Holy Hatch Green Chile | |
| Heroes & Monsters Torchlight Tournament | Aífe Cham ingen Sháerbrethaig | |
| Nowruz Nights | Kita Zira | Canceled due to early site closure |
Controversy
Team
| Role | Volunteer[4] |
|---|---|
| Seneschal | Bernardo dei Medici |
| Activities Main (Head) | Alasdair |
| Scheduler | Caoimhe |
| Archery Activities | Karma Tinzin Khandro |
| Equestrian Activities | Therasia Thoma |
| Armored Activities | Hrolleifr |
| Thrown Weapons Activities | Thorvald Thorolfsson |
| Rapier Activities | Elora |
| A&S Activities | Dianna Doria |
| Revels | Cairreach |
| Youth Activities | Daveed |
| Admin Main (Head) | Mariana |
| Admin Deputy | Gregor Zvesdodrag |
| Royal Liaison | Asta |
| Chronicler | Nicolae |
| Herald's Point | Llywus |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Florie Edde of Braemar |
| Volunteer Deputy Coordinator | Marisol of Araquelle |
| Webmaster | Adeleisa |
| Battlemoor Exchequer (Head) | Corvin |
| Deputy Exchequer | Sorcha |
| Emergency Deputy Exchequer | Wyolet |
| Quartermaster | Briel |
| Gate Coordinator | Aileann |
| Deputy Gate | Isouda |
| Safety Main (Head) | Nicolae |
| Watch Captain | Albinus |
| Site Main (Head) | Callum |
| Site Deputy | Tahir |
| Equestrian Camp Coordinator | Isabeau de Bernac |
| Accessibility and RV | Guinevere inghean Uí Áinle |
| Merchants Coordinator | Natal'ia Georgievicha |
| Maintenance | Vacant |
| Land | Mathilde Bouret |
| Transport | Kita Zira |
| Social Media (Uncredited) | Evpraksiia Solomoniia |
Sources Cited
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/KingdomoftheOutlands/posts/pfbid02VjvD82AX1jjjqTJm4focEJnqJkXRFZvFc137bHEEq4sYvewrUUF8ypUS7KVFESwql
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://archive.org/details/battlemoor-gatebook-2025/page/n27/mode/2up
- ↑ https://archive.org/details/battlemoor-gate-book-20260630
- ↑ https://battlemoorapp.org/staff