The Calling

After years of meditation and thought, after questing along the mental, physical, and spiritual path to peace and fulfillment, you have been tested in the eight virtues of Avatarhood. During the Flight of the Dragon’s many Avatars took the next step as the mysterious gypsy bestowed upon them their first eighth. However, only while an individual continues to strive against the external and internal forces of evil, can they still be said to be on the path of the Avatar…

Four times have you been called to the Festivals. Four times have the Avatars responded. Gathering with your friends you have celebrated companionship and thwarted the Guardian at every turn. Uncovering his plans each time and battling his forces, you have proven the power of the virtues. You rededicated the principles (FotSS I), you defeated him when he first tried to enter Britannia (FotSS II), you defeated his dragon army and restored the timeline (FotSS III), and you rode them to victory in the Flight of the Dragons (FotSS IV). Now Avatar, the annual calling is beckoning you back to your home in Britannia. It is time for you to reap the rewards of your deeds. Now it is time to rekindle old friendships, feast on the finest foods in the land, sample new delicacies, and test your skills in friendly competition. Now it is time to celebrate during …

The Fifth Festival of the Silver Serpent

May 3-6, 2019
Columbia, MD

Description

The Fifth Festival of the Silver Serpent is a multi-day gathering of long-time companions brought together in fellowship. This is primarily a festival to bring friends and fans of the Ultima and related series together to eat, drink, and be merry. Guests will arrive Friday afternoon to enter the lands. All meals Saturday and Sunday breakfast are provided. Sunday the festival will conclude with some wrap-up activities and general merriment.

This years, the Festival continues the tradition of mixing a festive atmosphere with optional questing and activities. Guests are encouraged to engage in a number of events and activities in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. These will range from classic medieval festival competitions (think archery and axe throwing), food tasting, music, and as always, some surprises.

The event is free, however donations are accepted and appreciated (click here to donate)

What are The Festivals of the Silver Serpent

  • An annual (5 years running) gathering of Ultima and Shroud of the Avatar fans who have gotten together over these many years at a number of events in person and online
  • A gathering where you can share some good food, enjoy fine drink, and reconnect with those we have become close with over the years
  • An opportunity to learn some new skills and hone those you started near a year ago (level four may be coming).
  • Boffering, archery, and more
  • And as always, some unexpected surprises…

Rules

Please read the rules and FAQs pages before RSVPing. If you have questions, please ask.

If you have read the rules, and want to attend, RSVPs Now.

Food & Drink

Throughout the event: Snacks, nuts, berries, dips, chips, beer, wine, soda, and more….

  • Friday Late Dinner: Ordering Food plus some local creations
  • Saturday Breakfast: Build your own toast buffet. Options including different breads, avocado, everything bagel seasoning, greens, olive oils, red chili flakes, hummus, jams, peanut butter, fruit, berries, and more
  • Saturday Picnic Lunch: Tacos buffet. Tortillas and lettuce wraps with roasted chopped sweet potato and black beans, corn kernels, greens, guacamole, salsa, and avocado as garnish.
  • Saturday Mushroom & Mead tasting: A variety of mushrooms, olives, and pickled vegetables paired with multiple styles of meads.
  • Saturday Dinner: Unseen Poutine: The Hearth of Britannia’s famous interpretation of Otik’s Spiced Potatoes topped with a hearty gravy made with four types of wild mushrooms and caramelized shallots finished with optional cheese curds and garnished with green onions..
  • Sunday Brunch: Rild’s Green bean and potato salad served alongside stuffed peppers.
  • And don’t forget to visit the Tavern for snacks and libations

What to bring

  • Yourself
  • Your Badge (if you have one)
  • Garb, Armor, and any other LARP gear you wish.
  • Boffer weapons from previous events
  • Bows, crossbows, arrows, bolts
  • Tankards or something to drink with. I will try and have some extras, but no promises.
  • Sleeping gear – Tents, Sleeping bags, air mattress
  • A good attitude

Schedule

Friday
2:00 PMSite Opens
6:00 PMDinner
7:00 PM Making Potion Bottles – Part 1Dame Lori
8:00 PMSupply dropUnseen Order
Saturday
8:00 AMBreakfast
10:00 AMOrigin Museum: Digital Archaeology DigTastrick Dragon
11:30 AMLunchUnseen Order
1:00 PMPretty BladesFergus Ironhand
2:00 PMMaking Potion Bottles – Part 2Dame Lori
3:30 PMMushroom and Mead tastingRild and Unseen Dragon
5:00 PMBlade FailuresFergus Ironhand
6:30 PMMaking Potion Bottles – Part 3Dame Lori
8:00 PMDinnerUnseen Order
10:00 PMSpace Bards Galactic ReportSir Dom John, Sir Dan Span
MidnightRabbling
Sunday
11:00 AMBrunchUnseen Order
3:00 PMEvent Ends
3:00 – 6:00 PMSite Clean-up
6:00 PMSite Closed

Attendees

HostsGuests (Lv=number of Festivals attended)
Unseen Dragon (Joseph D.) – Host and Innkeeper1. Dame Lori (Lori T.) lv5
Fergus Ironhand (Colin F.) – Blacksmith Extraordinaire2. Houston Dragon (John H.) lv5
Brigid (Kate F.) – Wandering Healer3. Lizity (Elizabeth H.) lv5
Elkhorn the Elder (Brian H.) – Ranger4. Indi (Indi M.) lv5
TBD5. Gabrial Nightshadow (Richard C.) lv5
6. Tastrick Dragon (Joe G.) lv5
7. Darthan Haj (Frank F.) lv5
8. Goldenflame (Adam B.) lv5
9. Loony Loyd (Donald L.) lv5
10. Sir Dom John (Don J.) lv5
11. Hobbit Dragon (Darren M.) lv5
12. Sir Goldmanager (Steven G.) lv5
12. Dame Valentine (Noni G.)lv5
13. Sir Edward Vitralis (Edward V.) lv5
14. Sir Dan Span (Dan S.) lv5
15. Lady Brooke (Brooke K.) lv5
16. Rild (Ben P.) lv5
17. Kameri (Arthur B.) lv5
18. Vitoria (Victoria D.) lv5
19.
20.
…TBD