Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/19/2024 - 04/21/2024
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Comptche Volunteer Fire Department
Heavy Fighting Tournament
o The Heavy Tournament format will be decided based on attendance.
o Further, the Defender of the Northern Marches will be selected and the Torq passed on!
Steel Tournament
o The Steel Tournament format will be decided based on attendance.
Archery Tournament
o Hosted by the Odd Bodkins!
The Choosing of the new Fool!
o In the past, the tournament has been decided by things such as:
• One original limerick,
• Your best tavern joke,
• Your best overall joke,
• Your best DAD joke/Groaner!
• This year, perhaps some improv!
o The format for this year will be announced prior to the event – stay tuned!
o Saturday evening we will have an event to celebrate the new fool!
• If you are the new fool and do not imbibe, Ravenshore will provide a stunt liver.
• Prizes, a Potluck Dinner on Saturday night, and more!
There may even be sightings of the Woodwose – don’t miss him (or her?)!
General FAQs
Q: Are fires allowed on site?
A: Yes! The standard West Kingdom fire rules apply.
Q: Are dogs allowed on site?
A: Absolutely. We even allow cats. Though both need to be on leashes.
Q: What’s the water situation? Privies?
A: We rent the privies and will provide a hand-washing station. There is no source of potable water on site, so be sure to bring plenty.
Terrain Description: Level
Bodies of water on/near site: No
Insects or wild animals to be aware of on/ near site: None that I am aware of. This sit is located in the forest, but there is residential in the area.
Site Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible
Close / Handicap Parking
Amenities on Site: Portable Privies
Fire Pits: West Kingdom Conventions
Pet Friendly
Event Steward: Þorvaldr Fiaksson (Jason Edington) — Email: thorvaldr.fiaksson@westkindom.org
• From the North: Take US-101 to Willits CA. Take State Hwy 20 out of Willits (Fort Bragg-Willits Rd). Continue on State Hwy 20 W to Fort Bragg. Turn left at the end onto CA-1 S/ S Main St. towards Mendocino. Cross Big River Bridge past Mendocino. Comptche-Ukiah Rd is the first left (east). Follow Comptche-Ukiah Rd to Flynn Creek Rd in Comptche (at the Store & Post office) turn Right. Fire House on the Left.
• From Ukiah: Take Exit 546 from US-101 to S State St. Follow CA-253 W to CA-128 W in Boonville. Turn right onto CA-128 W. Turn right onto Flynn Creek Rd 15 min (7.7 mi). Fire House on Right.
• From the South: Follow US-101 N and CA-128 W to Flynn Creek Rd. Take Exit 522 for CA-128 W toward Fort Bragg/ Mendocino out of Cloverdale. Turn left towards 128 W. Turn right to stay on CA-128 W. Turn right onto Flynn Creek Rd 15 min (7.7 mi). Fire House on Right