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So, you are thinking about joining our great guild.
The following
outlines what you will need and what we will
expect of you. Please review the sections carefully and seek the
advise of your sponsor or any
senior member for the answer to any questions you may have. |
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1 – WHAT WILL YOU DO? |
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House McFionn is a working army guild representing
life in the 16 th
century. We portray a traveling mercenary army with all the
trappings which include entertainment, craft working, daily rituals
and, of course, fighting.
All of our members help with some chores. You will
be asked to tend the gate, help the staff with cooking and clean up,
and if you have a special talent, to present yourself for singing,
dancing, crafts, spinning, weaving, etc.
We encourage you to develop a character you can
portray. This can be anything from a private in the army, a serving
wench, or some exotic person who we collected along our distant
travels. We will help you with suggestions. All characters are
subject to final approval by Lord and Lady McFionn. |
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Section 2
– WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY?
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The
house supports many faire events. We often march in the main procession (or
sometimes attack it for ransom). Each afternoon, we are featured as a main
army in the battle pageant. We present at least one dance show on one of the
stages each day. In between events, we retreat to the compound where we take
turns demonstrating some phase of our daily life (crafts, story telling,
weaving, etc.).
Our day begins around sunrise when we wake and gather for coffee or cocoa
around the fire. At about nine, we assemble in the main pavilion for a large
group breakfast. Pancakes, eggs, sausage and bacon, hash and fruit are the
usual fare.
By ten o’clock, we are dressed and ready to great the public. We may
have a dance show around eleven, or be called to some adventure with other
guilds.
Lunch is served just after noon and is a generous heaping of cold cuts,
cheeses, breads, fruit, (you get the picture). Battle muster usually falls
just after one o’clock with the march out to battle around two. By three o’clock,
we are usually back at the compound ready for another adventure or a turn at
greeting the public at the front gate.
On Saturday around six o’clock, we are presented with a fine dinner
that differs each faire. We will accommodate your specific diet, but plan to
eat well. Our staff is renowned as the finest cooks at faire and they pile
on the food. Whether it be tri-tip, roast turkey or charbroiled hens (we
have even had duck) we never run out of food before the House is filled.
All members are expected to support the House when we are on stage or at
battle. You may participate as the audience during our dance. Both lads and
lasses can participate in the battle pageant either as fighters, drummers,
banner bearers or water bearers. When you are not involved with an event,
you may be scheduled for dish duty or gate duty (we all do it). Otherwise,
you are free to go shopping, or create mayhem in the streets.
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3 – WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
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For
starters, you will need approved clothing suitable to your character.
Remember that we are Irish, not English or French, so that outfit you wore
to faire may not be suitable. Clothing can be obtained from faire vendors.
Or, several of the House McFionn members can make you an outfit for a small
price.
You will need tableware. We will feed you, but you must have your own
mug/cup, plate or dish and some form of spoon, knife and/or fork. You will
be expected to clean your own utensils after each meal.
If you plan to stay overnight in the compound, you will need a tent and
sleeping gear. We stress that you obtain a period tent so that you can camp
right out in the front. However, until you acquire period gear, you may use
a pop up tent as long as it is not visible during the day.
Some space is available behind the main
pavilion that is out of sight lines and allows tents to remain up all day.
But when that space is not available, you can set your pop up in the front
as long as you tear it down before faire opens each day.
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