The faire was held at the Monsalvat Castle which held a Masquerade party that brought people, adorned in beautiful masks and costumes, from all over AW.

There was a quiz, a joust and a hand to hand combat tournament where knights fought against each other for victorious prizes. You could also throw a pie at the queen and she wouldnt hold it against you-much fun! There were jester writing and courtly love poetry challenges-where excellent writers really showed their stuff! I put a couple of poems on the Courtly Love contest but did not compete for prize.

I think what amazed me most was the wonderful music and graphics that just put you in the mood of the Renaissance.

Special thanks to Brunor Averni and Asenath Amenhotep (the game creators) and Desdemona Eurimedon, Scarleth MacRoth and Attila The Hun, Bree, Cali and all of the others that made this event so much fun!

Writer's really showed their stuff at this event! The festival was rich in Celtic history and role plays. There was a Bardic contest of storytellers and poems, a receipe contest, and plenty of games like horse racing, quiz's, a psychic test and crosswords. The Triskelion Tavern was filled with festival frivolity! Many thanks to the festival event coordinators for a creating such a splendid event!

An ancient ritual of the harvest festival, Lughnasadh is the ceremony of a handfasting ceremony, or trial marriage. I'm not sure if I was Offical or not but I did witness the beautiful ceremony. The brides were beautiful and the grooms were charming. The interactions of the couples was incredible!!! You can click on the witness plaque to view the love exchange. A special "Thank you" goes out to Bridgette Cormac for creating the event! Im looking forward to being a bride next year! *G

Hellas' own celebration of Prometheus and Hellenic civilization. It began with Hellas lighting of the torch in each our Hellas homes where mine shall remain, forever. Then there was a moveable Feast served at some of Hellenes best homesites. Great tour! Interesting homes! There was a quiz which I don't want to chat about..:-o and a very cool puzzle. There was a Nuptiae (wedding) of Eudora and Genuflex which was rich in the education of ancient wedding rituals. Best of all was the finale,'The Stele' which inaugurates the first names of the Friends of Hellas in Embassy Square, foreigners whose contributions have made the Hellenic flame burn ever brighter.