THE PREPARATIONS

Arms And Armor Therion's Arms and Armor Links is perphaps the best collection of links to armor and weapon suppliers that I know. Archery Getting Bows and Crossbows Places in Ansteorra that sell bows legal for war Web sites of companies that sell bows legal for war. (If you want bows for non-combat target shooting, check out these sites; they all sell heavier bows.) Making your own weapons - Plans and tips on how to construct bows and crossbows Warheads for arrows Making Markland Arrowheads Making Crane Beaks: - Markland-type heads that can be reused Buying Baldar Blunts Heavy Tactics and Training Duke Kein's essay on tactics Research References Austin public library online catalog

Artillery Period Designs - Devices that get their power from tension, torsion, or traction. The Spruce Moose - pictures and plans for a ballista designed by Oznog. Ken's Ballista - Link to a site created by Marcello daDonnici, Deputy Marshal for Siege in Artemisia. No plans, but LOTS of informative pictures. Simulations - Devices that use springs or surgical tubing for power. The Bungeellista - how to build a sort-of ballista using surgical tubing. Other Artillery Information Design ideas, how to make ammunition, etc. The Grey Company's Trebuchet Links - an Australian group's links to sources about siege weapons. Even More Artillery Links - other sources of pics/info about siege weapons. Other Siege Devices Cloth Pavises - arrow stoppers that are cheap and light. Other plans will be added as they become available.

THE SITE

Site Information The land and the weather Ice How to get there--link to directions from the official Gulf War web site. Site maps Traffic Movement into and around the site can be a challenge.  Here are some hints for dealing with it.

Supplies A little info about local suppply sources. Camping Tips For The Inexperienced If you're relatively new to camping, here's some pointers that may make life in the woods a little easier.

THE SMITING General Information Archery--how to get ready, tips on tactics Fort Battles on Thursday--hand weapons only Field Battles on Friday--missile weapons included Siege Weapons Fort Battles on Saturday--missile weapons and siege devices included War Stories--tales of valor, prowess, or just plain craziness