Warlord Tournaments – Saturday
This year our war scenarios will grant the winning side a war point.
You must bring your site token to the Warlord Tournaments for army allocation.
To decide the leader of each army we are going to host two warlord tournaments for both rattan, and cut and thrust combat. The winners of these tournaments will be the acting warlord for their army for the entirety of the war. With the winners of the war points not only getting bragging rites, but also a commemorative spear to make their status as the Warlord of the War of the Lilies 2025. The winning warlord will also be given a full set of the trading card site tokens.
Melee scenarios
SUNDAY
Siege of Edinburgh Castle – “In the year 638 the Castle was attacked by Oswald of Northumbria who not only successfully took over the castle but also the surrounding area.” (middleages.org.uk). Can your team cross the bridge to repeat history?
TUESDAY
Battle of Svolder – King Olaf of Norway and an alliance of his enemies fought in a naval battle in the year 1000 ad in which King Olaf was victor. Fight in this simulated battle to determine if history will repeat itself.
Viking Raid: Battle of Clontarf – In 1014, the Battle of Clontarf marked a pivotal clash between the forces of the Irish High King Brian Boru and a coalition of the Irish kingdom of Leinster, the Hiberno-Scandinavian kingdom of Dublin, and Viking allies from across the seas. As the sun rose on Good Friday, the Vikings launched a daring feint, pretending to abandon their allies, only to return under the cover of night. Brian’s forces, anticipating the ruse, met them fiercely at the shores of Clontarf. The battle was brutal, with thousands perishing, including Brian himself, who was slain while praying in his tent. Will you stand with Brian to defend Ireland, or join the Viking coalition to challenge his reign? The fate of a nation hangs in the balance. Will you seize victory and shape history?
WEDNESDAY
The Battle of Stirling Castle – The Battle of Stirling Castle in 1304 was Scotland’s last stronghold of defense in the first of the Scottish Wars of Independence. After three months of firing artillery at each other, the castle seemed impenetrable, even against Edward I and his 13 massive trebuchets. After Edward was almost killed by enemy projectiles, he ordered the construction of what is thought to be the largest trebuchet ever built. Upon seeing it, Sir William Oliphant attempted to surrender, but Edward would not accept it until after he had a chance to try out his new toy. Will you be holding the line of defense to change Scotland’s fate? Or will you be on the side of the infamous War Wolf?
THURSDAY
English Civil War – The English Civil war added several factions in 1642 including Parliamentarians in England, Covenanters in Scotland, and Confederates in Ireland. Will you be able to fight a battle with multiple foes?
FRIDAY
Capturing Caesar – Caesar made is way to Alexandria in 48BC to collect the debts for the Roman army. Unfortunately, negotiations failed, and he found himself trapped in the city. Can your team keep Caesar safe while the Egyptians waged war?
Siege of Alexandria – With Caesar surviving he knew he was outnumbered and needed his reinforcements and knowing he needed the port to protect his fleet, he ordered his troops to burn the ships which would burn several buildings including the famous Library of Alexandria.