Battlemoor III was the third annual Battlemoor, the premier camping event of the Kingdom of the Outlands. Held August 25–September 3, 2012, at Stroh Ranch[1] near Rye, Colorado in Aarquelle, the event took place during the Reign of Flanagan & Drahomira and featured martial tournaments, arts and sciences, classes, revels, merchanting, and camping.
Each entrant must bring prize token created by their own hand.
Each entrant selects a prize token of their choosing from a competitor. Did not need to be period but special prize offered for fidelity and/or documentation. Traveling blade made by Domin d’Alsace given to victor to be carried until the next year's tournament.
Teams of 2–7 armored combatants representing a recognizable guard (existing or created for the tournament), wearing matching uniforms and carrying a standard. Teams must pass inspection and review by the Cohors Spatharum Verarum before entry.
Team melee tournament judged and marshaled by the Cohors Spatharum Verarum. Last-man-standing format (exact bracket dependent on entries). Awards included Best Guard Presentation, Most Chivalrous, Best Death, and Greatest Spirit, with winners earning the title of toughest guard in the Knowne World. Standard Outlands melee rules applied (120° engagement, DFB, no running, no RBGs, no C&T).
Rose-themed tournament in which each combatant began with three roses used as wagering tokens. Combatants bet roses before each best-of-three bout, with winners claiming the wagered roses. After 90 minutes, the combatant with the largest bouquet for their sponsor was declared the victor. Random draw format; double kills counted as losses for both combatants.
Demonstrated techniques for producing illuminated scrolls efficiently through simple designs that create a complex appearance. The class focused primarily on illumination, with calligraphy and advanced techniques.
Examined Middle Eastern beauty and hygiene practices, including period beauty standards and demonstrations of kohl, henna, halawa, and period perfumes.
Surveyed women's headwear of the 14th and 15th centuries, including construction methods, styles of wear, and adaptations for climate and comfort.
Scribal Boot Camp
Bianca della Vittoria
Functioned as an open workshop where scribes received assistance with ongoing projects, techniques, and troubleshooting from experienced practitioners.
Court Heraldry: From Organization to Performance Art
Covered documentation practices for Arts and Sciences entries, including citation methods, differences between standard and research documentation, and the judging process.
Provided an overview of the Society for Creative Anachronism, including its organizational structure, etiquette, heraldry, naming practices, and other introductory topics.
Medieval Jewish History: Developing a Jewish Persona
Examined Jewish life during the medieval period, including occupations, clothing, language, naming practices, heraldry, foodways, and the cultural context of La Convivencia in medieval Spain.
Persian Underpinnings
Yasamin al-Hadiyya
Examined the undergarments and foundational clothing worn beneath Persian-period attire.
Artisan's Lane served as Battlemoor III's primary hub for demonstrations, hands-on learning, and collaborative craftwork. Throughout the event, artisans maintained open workshops where attendees could observe period techniques, participate in projects, and receive informal instruction across a wide variety of disciplines.
The Clearly Glorious Fiber Guild operated a communal fiber arts tent, providing workspace for spinning, weaving, sewing, and other textile projects. Daily activities included Brown Bag Lunch discussions on fiber-related topics and "Artisan in Residence" project sessions centered on different themes.
A number of master artisans maintained open workshops throughout the event. Theresa Yolanda Cabeza de Vaca hosted a medieval kitchen where food was prepared using period techniques, equipment, and spices. Master Wilelm the Smith operated an open forge offering demonstrations alongside individual instruction in blacksmithing. Padraig O Stileabhdin demonstrated traditional jewelry-making techniques using twisted and hammered metals.
Woodworking demonstrations were presented by Bjorn Palsson and Eadweard Boicewright of Calontir. Adelyn la Souteresse demonstrated shoemaking and leatherworking, while Sander Tauernier showcased soapstone casting of pewter badges and buttons, woodturning, and chain mail construction.
Foxryde Gardens, operated by Leonora Kateryn de Provence, displayed hand-dyed yarns, herbal bath and body products, and copper jewelry while also providing instruction in natural dyeing and herbalism.
The Known World Choir also rehearsed in the Artisan's Lane classroom pavilion under the direction of Biket filla Benjamin de Canterbury. Rehearsals were held from Friday through Sunday, culminating in a public performance on Sunday afternoon.[12]
