A Belated Report from the Almost Frontlines: Ithras

I attended two Ithras earlier this spring; one in my own barony, one up north.

Pride of place goes to the Siege Engines class, where the instructor brought in a ballista and a traction trebuchet for us to experiment with. One of the heavy fighters volunteers to be a target, and we flung 20oz soda bottles at him with the trebuchet; actually hit him on a ricochet. :-)

I also learned to play the Highland Hornpipe, and took classes in period dances, Castles & Fortifications, Field & Court Heraldry, and Chivalry and Etiquette.