The Barony of Delftwood invites all to join in a pilgrimage for virtue at the Feast of the Seven Deadly Sins. Your resolve will be tested as you are tempted by Lust, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth, Envy, Greed, and Pride in the Den of Iniquity. You can seek absolution for your sins at one of the many shrines and leave with a clean conscience.

The Pilgrimage will take place on February 13, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Journey to the NEW handicap accessible site at the Oswego Armory (249 West First Street, Oswego, NY 13126 - Click For Map) where there is ample parking, and convenient hotels.

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In the twelve hours, you can indulge in a gluttonous array of activities! Celebrate the investiture of Edward Harbinger and Anastasie de Lamoure as Delftwood’s 9th Baronage, and the well-deserved retirement of Baron Artemius Andreas Magnus and Baroness Clarice Roan. Test your mettle in a fine series of rapier tournaments, including the contest that determines the Baronial Rapier Champion. Raise your voice in the bardic competitions, including the feat that determines the Baronial Bardic Champion. Tempt yourself in the Den of Iniquity! Pay homage to Their Majesties’ Pilgrimage of Knowledge as you learn about the Order of the White Scarf.

A jewel in the crown of the day will be a Youth Combat Deed Arms, sponsored by Bran mac Dímmáin and Vilhjálmr Eðvarðarson in honor of their parents’ Investiture, held under the gracious tutelage of Earl Yngvar the Dismal and Countess Caryl Olesdattir.

The site is wet, but all alcohol consumed on site must be purchased on site. Violations of this policy will end the event and lose us the site. If you choose to drink, please do so responsibly and legally, without incurring the wrath of your friends!

Feast will be a simple, hearty repast, prepared by the incomparable Lady Eleanora of Rosewycke. You will not go home hungry. A sideboard lunch will be included in your day’s fees, under the watchful eye of Baroness Olivia d’Anjou. Please address any dietary concerns to these lovely ladies. Ample off-board seating is available and encouraged, should you prefer to bring your own feast. Dishwashing facilities will NOT be available, please prepare accordingly. Enclosed flames are permitted.

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Merchants are very welcome to tempt us to greed! No merchant fee will be charged in addition to the normal site fees, as merchants must bring their own tables and displays, please.

The autocrats for this day are Marcus Claudius Cincinnatus (Michael Bailey, 2905 Banbury Court, Liverpool, NY 13090, 585-286-8834 before 10:00pm, please!) and Baroness Jennet the Gentle (Jennifer Green, 601 North Highland Ave, East Syracuse, NY 13057, 315-463-2035 before 10:00pm, please!).

The adult fees for this event are $10 for the site fee and sideboard lunch, with an additional $7 feast fee. A $3 non-member surcharge will be collected at the door, so please bring proof of membership. The fees for children aged 14 and under are $5 for the site fee and lunch, with an additional $4 feast fee. Families will be charged for a maximum of two children. Children 5 and under may attend free of charge, but please notify us if they will take up a seat at feast. Please send reservations to SCA, Inc. – Barony of Delftwood, P.O. Box 6694, Syracuse, NY 13217. Make checks payable to SCA, Inc. – Barony of Delftwood. Anyone coming to the feast from Canada should contact our Exchequer Master Cyneric before sending a reservation.

Directions from all points:

If approaching from north of Syracuse, but south of Rt. 104, take your best route to interstate 81. Proceed to exit 29, which is just north of Syracuse (from Southbound 81, this will be exit 29N, from Northbound 81, this will be exit 29S). Merge onto Rt. 481 North. Continue on 481 to Oswego, NY (approximately 31 miles). Turn left onto West Utica St. and cross the bridge (your total distance on West Utica St. should be about 0.2mi). Turn right onto West 1st St./NY-48. Look for the large castle-like Armory on your right.

If you are coming from more than 30mi north of Syracuse, take Interstate 81 south, to exit 34, Rt. 104. Proceed west on Rt. 104 for approximately 20.1 miles. Turn left onto West 1st St, for approximately 0.2 mi, and watch for the Armory on your left.