Event Steward SCA Name:   Niall de Exeter 

Event Steward contacts:    krakenarmory@westkingdom.org 

Event Name:    Samhain (Selviergard) 

Event Site Open:    Oct 31, 12pm 

Event Site Close:     Oct 31, 9pm 

Further Event Information: 

Good travelers, check your baggage, light your lanterns, and prepare to cross the threshold. The harvest is gathered, the winter frost approaches, and for one night only, the line between the mortal world and the deep past grows thin… The Barony of Selviergard invites one and all to our annual Samhain and Harvest Fest! This year, we gather at the beautiful, historic Palmer Train Depot, transformed for the evening into a bustling medieval waystation at the edge of the known world. 

Whether you are a weary pilgrim seeking a warm hearth or a bold adventurer looking to challenge fate, there is a place for you at our fire. Come enjoy an evening of hilarious tavern games, an interactive harvest feast, and a showcase of our realm’s finest talents. Throughout the day brave souls will be met with many challenges. They might discover their Soul Tether and claim a gift. Or test their resolve as they travel through the four challenges with companions chosen by Fate. They might bestow a gift upon a performance that moves their spirit or bask in the beautiful creations of our skilled Artisans. Those who are brave enough are encouraged to enter the Trials of Sword and Heavy Combat. Fighters shall be summoned for a task of great mercy: the Rescue of the Pledged Spirits. Only through showings of great skill and adaptability might our fighters keep their charge sheltered from harm and carry them to safety. 

As the daylight wanes and our mortal bodies grow famished, everyone is invited to join in a Feast of food to nourish the body and warm company to nourish the soul. Those who can are invited to bring a dish but everyone is invited to share the Feast whether they brought a dish or not. (A Feast sign-up sheet will be shared closer to the event) 

Site Name:    Palmer Train Depot 

Site Address:    610 S Valley Way, Palmer, AK 99645 

Written Directions to Site: 

From Anchorage – follow the Glenn HWY to Palmer. Right on Evergreen Way (the main intersection in Palmer). Turn left on S. Alaska St for the Front Parking lot which will be on your right or left on S. Valley Way for the back parking lot which will be on your left.

From Wasilla – Follow the Palmer-Wasilla HWY to Palmer. Continue straight onto Evergreen Way. Turn left on S. Alaska St for the Front Parking lot which will be on your right or left on S. Valley Way for the back parking lot which will be on your left. 

Adult “Non-Member” Registration: $25

Adult “Member” Registration: $15

Children/Minor Registration (Age and $): 17 & younger free

Family Cap ($): no

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Site Accessibility:    Wheelchair Accessible,  Electrical Outlets,  Sidewalks,  Close / Handicap,  Parking,  Cell Phone Reception 

Terrain Description:    The terrain is fairly level with several paved sidewalks that might be icy or slick depending on the winter weather. The main entrance to the Train Depot is level with the pavement leading up to it and there is a ramp inside between the lower lobby and the main gathering room. The Train Depot is in the center of the town of Palmer so attendees should be aware of moderate traffic on the nearby streets 

Bodies of Water on/near Site:  none

Insects or wild animals to be aware of on/ near site:   none

Amenities on Site:    Stone Privies,  Potable Water,  Shopping near by,  Modern Lighting: Such as Street/ Walkway lights 

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