Combatant Information

Good Evening Noble Æthelmearc!
Please see the below missive from Their Royal Highnesses regarding Spring Crown Tournament on 05/02/2026:

Unto the Noble Populace of Sylvan Æthelmearc, do Their Royal Highnesses Oliver and Grainne send warm greetings!

As We prepare for Our Coronation, We must look toward the future of Our beloved Kingdom. The time approaches to call forth those who would vie for the honor and burden of the Sylvan Thrones.  We therefore invite all who would seek to serve Æthelmearc as Our Heirs to declare their intent and prepare to stand in the Crown Tournament, where it shall be determined those who will next bear the Crowns.

Let it be known that this is not merely a contest of arms, but a calling to service.

Those who would enter this noble endeavor should be prepared to demonstrate not only skill upon the field, but also a deep and abiding commitment to the Kingdom and its people. To that end, We set forth the following expectations for all who would vie:

  • Participation in the Kingdom: Both combatants and their consorts shall have attended no fewer than five events within Æthelmearc in the twelve months preceding the Tournament.
  • Inspiration: Each combatant shall be prepared to speak to the source of their inspiration, that all may understand the heart that guides their endeavor.
  • Arms and Equipment: All participants shall present themselves in a manner befitting the Dream. No blatantly modern equipment shall be visible upon the field; all such items must be suitably concealed.
  • Shields: Any combatant bearing a shield must be able to span both its length and width by an arm’s length.
  • Heraldry: Combatants and consorts are expected to bear registered or in-process heraldry, that they may stand before the Kingdom as exemplars of its traditions.

As heirs to the Sylvan Thrones, the victors shall take upon themselves the great responsibility to travel throughout the Kingdom in service to its people. This is a path of honor, but also of sacrifice, and We urge all who consider it to do so with clear eyes and full hearts.

Letters of Intent must be received no later than April 2nd, 2026. A form is available to submit your letters digitally, it can be found here.

The tournament will be held at the Wellsville Rod & Gun Club in the Shire of Hartstone (Wellsville, NY) on May 3rd.

We encourage all who would answer this call to do so boldly, and to bring forth a display worthy of the Crown—let the field be filled with banners, with pageantry, and with the full measure of what makes Æthelmearc great.
We eagerly await the day when We shall witness such deeds.

In Service to the Dream,
Oliver & Grainne, Prince and Princess of AEthelmearc